<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939</id><updated>2011-04-21T13:42:44.287-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Promise of Prosperity™</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>19</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-8922000401308297040</id><published>2008-11-26T06:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-11-26T06:59:04.671-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Giving-Thanks beyond Thanksgiving</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;There are great riches for all of us to claim—lasting friendships, harmonious family relationships and the inner peace of knowing who we are spiritually. I am thankful for you. Having someone to share my thoughts, expressions and time with in this present moment is a small piece of my history and proof that I am here. I appreciate you unconditionally, without needing anything in return; although I do have one request…may I ask that you take a moment to express your sincere gratitude to someone in your life or someone you meet, and perhaps they might be inspired to do the same for others on this Thanksgiving day and beyond!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Being thankful—have you ever received something wonderful that you didn’t ask for; God knows the desires of your heart! Giving thanks refreshes our souls without regard to feelings of doubt or fear. I believe one of our greatest spiritual gifts is to recognize all that there is to be thankful for in our lives. Our blessings come from grace and not by our actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May you and yours discover all the things to be thankful for by Giving-Thanks beyond Thanksgiving!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make every day special,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Steven E. Connor ©&lt;br /&gt;November 26, 2008&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-8922000401308297040?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/8922000401308297040/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=8922000401308297040' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8922000401308297040'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8922000401308297040'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/11/giving-thanks-beyond-thanksgiving.html' title='Giving-Thanks beyond Thanksgiving'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-6549875399428048246</id><published>2008-05-29T09:58:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-29T10:03:24.955-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Embracing Change</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SD7hcxWt3WI/AAAAAAAAAGs/OxI-KKqSvXc/s1600-h/Ocean+Waves2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205846103688076642" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SD7hcxWt3WI/AAAAAAAAAGs/OxI-KKqSvXc/s200/Ocean+Waves2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;I am often reminded it is our philosophy that determines the course of our lives, and in this ever changing world, we discover our greatest progress when we too embrace the changes. For us to amend our current direction we must transform our present philosophy, and only then can we affectively improve our circumstances. Disgust and resolve are two emotions that lead to change. It’s ultimately more empowering to change because of inspiration as opposed to desperation. Never be one to say, “I sure hope THINGS will change.” Growth begins when we understand that it’s all up to us and no one else. Don’t say, “If I could, I would.” Feel the exuberance of saying, “I know I can, and I will!”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Steven E. Connor ©&lt;br /&gt;July 15, 2003&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-6549875399428048246?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/6549875399428048246/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=6549875399428048246' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/6549875399428048246'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/6549875399428048246'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/05/embracing-change.html' title='Embracing Change'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SD7hcxWt3WI/AAAAAAAAAGs/OxI-KKqSvXc/s72-c/Ocean+Waves2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-3450258113807791413</id><published>2008-05-06T11:29:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-06T11:36:19.077-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The 9-Centers of Influence and Communication™ – The Enneagram</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SCCj78vSseI/AAAAAAAAAGk/IVFU6WMfilE/s1600-h/9-Centers+of+Influence+%26+Communication+-+The+Enneagram+Workbook+Cover+(SEC+4-23-08)+Master.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197334220297646562" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SCCj78vSseI/AAAAAAAAAGk/IVFU6WMfilE/s200/9-Centers+of+Influence+%26+Communication+-+The+Enneagram+Workbook+Cover+(SEC+4-23-08)+Master.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;The 9-Centers of Influence and Communication™ is packed with practical tips and cautions for each type/style and their working relationships. Diverse organizations use this work for professional development, training, strategic planning, team building and conflict resolution. Lead from your natural strengths, recognize how others see you, learn what motivates the behavior of your colleagues and clients, communicate more effectively, know when you’ll succeed and when you won’t. This workbook includes two highly accurate questionnaires for determining your type as well as vivid individual profiles focused on maximizing each type’s potential and minimizing predictable pitfalls.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000066;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000099;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Steven, I would like purchase your workbook &amp;amp; coaching program for my business and my personal growth! I’m sending you an email today with the subject line: 9 Centers of Influence &amp;amp; Communication.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;The 9-types have a characteristic agenda and operates within a particular decision making frame. Learn how each type connects with or misses the other; worldview; self image; tendencies for entering relationships; communication style; basic desire; basic fear; healthy, average &amp;amp; unhealthy traits; behavior when secure; behavior when stressed &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Organizations, like people, develop basic assumptions and beliefs—both conscious and unconscious, which create a system of shared meaning and the organizations worldview.&lt;br /&gt;Discover what kind of leadership is right for certain situations, and how each type makes important decisions and gets work done; unconscious thoughts that guide each type; focus of attention; guidelines of interacting and communicating; positive and negative working environments &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benefits: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Establish stronger connections with colleagues and clients &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Eliminate self-defeating behavior patterns &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deepen influence and communications &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reduce stress &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gain self-awareness and identify strength &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-3450258113807791413?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/3450258113807791413/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=3450258113807791413' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/3450258113807791413'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/3450258113807791413'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/05/9-centers-of-influence-and.html' title='The 9-Centers of Influence and Communication™ – The Enneagram'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SCCj78vSseI/AAAAAAAAAGk/IVFU6WMfilE/s72-c/9-Centers+of+Influence+%26+Communication+-+The+Enneagram+Workbook+Cover+(SEC+4-23-08)+Master.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-7925186452550182908</id><published>2008-05-06T10:52:00.009-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-06T11:15:07.647-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Profit Recovery™ (Accounts Receivable Management)</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SCCeWcvSsdI/AAAAAAAAAGc/h06wp5yznSY/s1600-h/PROFIT+RECOVERY+-+ACCOUNTS+RECEIVABLE+MANAGEMENT+COVER+(SEC+4-7-08)+MASTER.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197328078494413266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SCCeWcvSsdI/AAAAAAAAAGc/h06wp5yznSY/s200/PROFIT+RECOVERY+-+ACCOUNTS+RECEIVABLE+MANAGEMENT+COVER+(SEC+4-7-08)+MASTER.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;A sale isn’t made until you’ve been paid!&lt;/em&gt; When customers do not pay on time, it can take a big chunk out of a business’ working capital. This added financial strain can put any business in a difficult situation. Being able to get money tied up in outstanding customer receivables is essential for business’ to thrive. Internal collection procedures should be developed according to industry standards, and must conform to applicable state statutes and federal guidelines. Knowing how to effectively collect outstanding customer debt is an important tool that will improve your cash flow and help to maintain the general health of your business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Too often, small-business owners make a sale and move on to the next account—without collecting on what they’ve sold. Just because you’ve sold it (revenue on the books) doesn’t mean you’re making money. The lack of cash flow and capital is the main reason businesses fail. There are several things you can do to make collections more successful and lesson the burden. The bottom line is—a sale isn’t made until you’ve been paid.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My expertise comes from being a former Divisional Vice President/Regional Manager of the largest strategic outsourcing firm of receivables management, servicing more than 60,000 clients nationally. Thousands of businesses have benefited from my general and custom-made workshops; including: wholesales, retailers, manufacturers, universities, doctors, hospitals and law firms. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000099;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000099;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Steven, I would like purchase your workbook, schedule a workshop and have you do an accounts receivable analysis for my business. I’m sending you an email today with the subject line: I need Profit Recovery!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Learn how you can empower your bottom line! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;How to effectively read your aging report; understand the cost of depreciation (the silent cash flow killer); a asset or liability—from a bankers perspective; net profit—how much new business is needed to offset losses; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;2. Ten ways to improve collections &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Does your invoice/statement reflect the proper message for payment; phone techniques and handling objections &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;Benefits: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Healthy cash flow allows you to be aggressive in marketing for new business &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;More time for customer service and building referral business&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Successful processes that thrive in any economy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-7925186452550182908?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/7925186452550182908/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=7925186452550182908' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/7925186452550182908'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/7925186452550182908'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/05/profit-recovery-accounts-receivable.html' title='Profit Recovery™ (Accounts Receivable Management)'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SCCeWcvSsdI/AAAAAAAAAGc/h06wp5yznSY/s72-c/PROFIT+RECOVERY+-+ACCOUNTS+RECEIVABLE+MANAGEMENT+COVER+(SEC+4-7-08)+MASTER.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-3649822509456307829</id><published>2008-04-18T09:05:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-18T09:16:45.374-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Networking to Sales Success</title><content type='html'>&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAjIwuquIsI/AAAAAAAAAFk/EUyxfrRx0U4/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Networking+to+Sales+Success.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190619310030987970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAjIwuquIsI/AAAAAAAAAFk/EUyxfrRx0U4/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Networking+to+Sales+Success.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Let’s be clear, we’re all selling something! Networking is and always has been the greatest source of personal and professional success. It’s the best way to leverage your time and efforts in developing dynamic relationships and referrals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite the frequent use of the word, rarely does anyone ever stop to explain what networking really is. It’s the most empowering means of marketing yourself. The more contacts you make, the greater the potential for success (as always – it’s a numbers game). Powerful networking relationships are equivalent to having people working for you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Before you walk into a setting that is filled with potential contacts, hone your networking skills. Even seasoned professionals can refine their presentation. It’s when you think you know it all, that you stop growing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Preparation – Know yourself and what you represent. Create a strategy for events and when possible, acquire a list of who is expected to be in attendance.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Follow-up – Be sure to call, send an email or letter to everyone you exchanged information with, including the host. Giving your card is not as important as getting theirs. Often times people do not follow-up, so if you have their card it gives you an advantage.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Networking doesn’t mean to deviate from the basics of prospecting – the purpose is to gain referrals.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Givers Gain philosophy (BNI) – “When you give business to another professional, you will get business from them.”&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;You must be present to win. Attendance at the meetings is critical to networking success.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is a good lead?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A lead is the opportunity to do business with someone who is in the market to buy your product/service.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;It’s not a guaranteed sale. It’s an open door to discuss your product/service with a prospective client.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Professional Networkers listen for needs expressed by others. Do you know someone that provides the product/service needed? Ask for a business card and permission for your network partner to call them. When you give qualified leads, you’ll receive qualified leads in return.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;An important question to ask is, “What is a good lead for you? If I were to refer people I know to you, what is the profile of a good referral?” &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to do if you get a bad lead?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;A bad lead is when the prospect had no idea you would be calling and/or has no need for your product/service.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;It’s imperative to follow up with the person who gave you the lead. Open, direct, honest, professional communication is the best way to develop successful networking relationships.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Clarity and educating others helps them help you. If you don’t follow up with them, you deserve every bad lead you get. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Up!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Follow-up is crucial. Every networking contact is of value, and a follow-up letter makes a strong impression. When you end a letter with, “I’ll call you next week to follow up,” be sure to actually call. Many people say this with the best intentions, but when the time comes, the calls aren’t made. If you know you aren’t likely to call before the predetermined timeline, consider using an alternative, such as, “I look forward to hearing from you” -or- “let’s keep in touch.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The optimal goal in effective networking is building extraordinary relationships. You don’t have to be different to be good; being good is different enough!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;*** Yes Steven, I want to increase my networking results and will email you today! The subject line in my message will be “Networking to Sales Success!”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-3649822509456307829?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/3649822509456307829/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=3649822509456307829' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/3649822509456307829'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/3649822509456307829'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/networking-to-sales-success.html' title='Networking to Sales Success'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAjIwuquIsI/AAAAAAAAAFk/EUyxfrRx0U4/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Networking+to+Sales+Success.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-8551893521131462496</id><published>2008-04-18T08:55:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-18T09:35:28.927-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Presentation Body Language</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAjGQuquIrI/AAAAAAAAAFc/4W1KeFiKFqc/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Presentation+Body+Language.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190616561251918514" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAjGQuquIrI/AAAAAAAAAFc/4W1KeFiKFqc/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Presentation+Body+Language.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;People reveal visual signals based on their body language without being consciously aware of what they are transmitting. Body language is expressed in a number of ways: posture, eye contact, gestures, facial expression, etc. Successful people understand the subtle cues of body language.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Posture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are always on stage and presenting themselves. Our posture can be welcoming or it can cause tension. Things not to do:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;hands on hips—creates an appearance of being arrogant&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;crossed arms—creates a negative barrier and possibilities of confrontation&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;hands crossed in front of you—creates a perception of being weak and timid&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;hands joined behind your back—creates a perception of low or tired energy&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;leaning back in a chair when seated—creates an outlook of passing judgment&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;putting your hands in your pockets—creates a look of being really nervous &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gestures&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Gestures play the role of reinforcing the words and ideas we attempt to communicate—they include hand, arm and head movements. Many people talk with their hands—if you do, avoid pointing fingers and/or raising your fist in the air. The finger pointing gives a perception of being accusatory, and fist waving appears hostile and/or threatening.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The most effective gestures are spontaneous. They arise from our thoughts and feelings, and are helpful in how people relate to us. Be aware that using the same motions repeatedly will cause people to focus on your gestures as opposed to what you are saying.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eye contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Making good eye contact is the most important form of body language you can use. Good eye contact shows interest and that you are connecting with the person you’re speaking with.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you make eye contact with someone who quickly looks away—they are telling you that they are a little uncomfortable. In some cultures direct eye contact is inappropriate. In a group setting make eye contact with one person for three to five seconds and then on to the next person. Another way to connect with the listener during eye contact is to nod your head occasionally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facial expressions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be consciously aware of your facial expressions. If you squint, frown or make unpleasant faces; I suggest you actively smile more to give a cheerful presence. Facial expressions to avoid are:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;arching eyebrows—this makes you seem surprised or questioning&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;frowning—this makes you seem moody&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;grimacing—this gives an appearance of being in pain &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;Practice your posture, gestures, eye contact and facial expressions. No matter how impacting your words may be, poor body language will overshadow what you have to say. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;em&gt;***Yes Steven, I want to learn more and will email you today...the subject line will be "MY Presentation Body Language!"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-8551893521131462496?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/8551893521131462496/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=8551893521131462496' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8551893521131462496'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8551893521131462496'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/presentation-body-language.html' title='Presentation Body Language'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAjGQuquIrI/AAAAAAAAAFc/4W1KeFiKFqc/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Presentation+Body+Language.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-3229384887506505236</id><published>2008-04-14T10:03:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:11:01.291-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Eagle and the Sparrow</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SASzfuquIZI/AAAAAAAAADM/XOU9XhLdZK8/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Eagle+%26+Sparrow.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189470028322185618" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SASzfuquIZI/AAAAAAAAADM/XOU9XhLdZK8/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Eagle+%26+Sparrow.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;The eagle defines America: powerful, free, and adventuresome.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow is a small bird rarely given any credibility.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle is feared at times and always demands respect.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow is teased and sometimes referred to as a menace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle is a leader and always gets to be an attraction.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow is just trying to survive and more often times overlooked.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle when calling out, commands all of the attention.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow when chirping, only speaks to those who are near.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle finds its thermal of air and glides through life freely.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow flaps its wings rapidly and covers little ground.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle cannot be trapped very easily.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow can be trapped and harmed with little force.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle lives on the highest mountaintop.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow lives in mere trees in the valley.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle knows he is the best.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow knows he is a bird.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle feasts like a king.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow lives on seeds and berries.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle is whom we all wish to emulate.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow is more often times mans final destination.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle lives through all obstacles.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow scraps for survival in most endeavors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle, when hurt, still has much power and strength.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow, when hurt, can be stepped upon.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle is whom we all want to be.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow is who most settle to be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle creates its own paths.&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow is sure to be a follower.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The sparrow would be easy to be.&lt;br /&gt;The eagle is a challenge, and the challenge is for me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The eagle is powerful and self-sufficient. How high is it that you fly?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Steven E. Connor ©&lt;br /&gt;February 13, 1991&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-3229384887506505236?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/3229384887506505236/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=3229384887506505236' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/3229384887506505236'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/3229384887506505236'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/eagle-and-sparrow.html' title='The Eagle and the Sparrow'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SASzfuquIZI/AAAAAAAAADM/XOU9XhLdZK8/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Eagle+%26+Sparrow.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-6837067668865490960</id><published>2008-04-10T14:02:00.011-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:12:10.243-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Goal Setting Blueprint</title><content type='html'>&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189485176671838770" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATBRequIjI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Z-_hLEn2pmA/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Goal+Setting+Blueprint.jpg" border="0" /&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Why are goals important? Because without them you won’t become or accomplish what you’re capable of!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Whenever you see anything worthwhile being achieved, it more often is a result of passion, beliefs and goals!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;In your personal and professional life, having written goals will prove to be the empowering influence of magnificence over mediocrity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Can you develop a strategy to increase your chances of success? YES!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;The Blueprint is the foundation:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Desire—develop a desire to achieve your goals. The desire must be intense and on purpose. Make a written list of all the benefits and advantages of achieving your goals. Once your list exceeds 50 plus reasons/benefits/advantages your goals become irrefutable.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Written—a worthwhile dream evolves into a goal when it is written, and when written they are recorded into your subconscious mind.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Identify Obstacles—what are potential obstacles and what will it take to overcome any/all obstacles? Seek the knowledge, people, and organizations that you can benefit from to overcome any obstacles.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Due Date—have a specific due date of when you want to accomplish your goals. Assess where you are and create a reasonable timeline of how long it will take to accomplish your goals.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Plan—create a plan of action and activities for achieving your goals, then create pathway to success by prioritizing them into action steps.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Visualize—get a clear mental picture of you accomplishing each goal. Create a vision board of pictures and phrases that you can look at daily to keep you inspired and moving forward.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Persist—persistence breaks down resistance; it always has and always will. Never give up; setbacks are not a reason to quit. When your goal is big enough and strong enough, you will not be denied.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;You cannot afford to be passive in your thinking. What goals are you going to set today? Your live is much too valuable to live without written goals! As the author of &lt;strong&gt;The Personal &amp;amp; Professional Goals Workbook&lt;/strong&gt; you can have all the necessary tools for developing your goals blueprint!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Steven, you are awesome! Your Personal &amp;amp; Professional Goals Workbook is excellent! It has capsulated a vision for my life &amp;amp; helped organize the steps necessary for my success. As a musician recently signed to a record deal; your coaching prepared me to meet with the CEO of the label. I walked in with the confidence I needed and asked key questions to set up a lasting relationship. You are truly blessed with the gift of wisdom and a keen understanding of people. I’ve been working toward being an artist all my life, thank you! Because of my faith and your coaching, I feel self-empowered and I know I’m going in the right direction...living my dream!” &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Gail Jhonson, &lt;a href="http://www.gailjhonson.com/"&gt;www.gailjhonson.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-6837067668865490960?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/6837067668865490960/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=6837067668865490960' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/6837067668865490960'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/6837067668865490960'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/goal-setting-blueprint.html' title='The Goal Setting Blueprint'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATBRequIjI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Z-_hLEn2pmA/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Goal+Setting+Blueprint.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-8051310207786616687</id><published>2008-04-10T14:00:00.005-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:10:19.635-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Communication Assessment</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS6_uquIiI/AAAAAAAAAEU/c4mv8uklbv4/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Communication+Assessment.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189478274659394082" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS6_uquIiI/AAAAAAAAAEU/c4mv8uklbv4/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Communication+Assessment.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;How effective is your communication—personally and professionally?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here is an exercise you can plan for your immediate family, business colleagues or company employees. Setting aside a specific time to have a communication assessment is a vital element in purposeful communication and growth. Ask the following questions and encour&amp;shy;age others to discuss their answers:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;When I communicate, do you generally understand me? Am I clear about the message in which I am communicating?&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;If we could improve one thing within our communication, what would it be?&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Do you feel you have enough opportunities to offer me feedback? What is your opinion to my receptiveness to feedback?&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Can you share with me one thing that I could improve on in my communication?&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;The goal is to create an environment where everyone will feel comfortable communicating openly and honestly. Change takes time, breakthroughs happen in an instant.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-8051310207786616687?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/8051310207786616687/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=8051310207786616687' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8051310207786616687'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8051310207786616687'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/communication-assessment.html' title='Communication Assessment'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS6_uquIiI/AAAAAAAAAEU/c4mv8uklbv4/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Communication+Assessment.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-2340960315951638128</id><published>2008-04-10T13:42:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:27:33.408-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Talking - verses - Communicating</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATJQequIoI/AAAAAAAAAFE/p67qHN5gpOc/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Talking+vs+Communicating.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189493955584991874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATJQequIoI/AAAAAAAAAFE/p67qHN5gpOc/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Talking+vs+Communicating.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;One of the easiest things we all learn to do in life is to talk, and we learn at a very early age. Talking does not necessarily mean we are communicating. Becoming a master communicator begins with listening and understanding the other person.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Assess your communication skills:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Pay attention—people hear four to six times faster than a person can speak, often times making room for daydreaming and being distracted. A method of overcoming the distractions is to let the speaker know you are listening by establishing good eye contact and give them an occasional nod or an affirmation such as “I see.” &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Listen for content and overlook the delivery—don’t allow yourself to be sidetracked by the speaker’s accent or choice of vocabulary. Intelligent communicators and listeners learn to ignore these distractions and focus on what’s being said. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Wait your turn—poor listeners/communicators are often too busy preparing what they want to say and therefore miss everything the other person says. Allow the speaker to finish expressing themselves and listen to everything they are saying prior to giving a response. When you pause for a moment prior to responding, you will discover that this brief moment of silence is productive in gaining their full attention. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Hear the real message—people communicate on two levels: intellectually and emotionally. When listening, notice what is being said verbally and non-verbally.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Encourage the speaker—move the conversation forward by asking pertinent questions and showing genuine concern. People don’t care how much you know until you show how much you care.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;Every time people speak they reveal something about themselves and impart some information that allows you to understand them. You can learn a lot about yourself by noticing how you react to what the other person is saying. Listening to your self as well as others will enable you to have a positive learning experience.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-2340960315951638128?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/2340960315951638128/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=2340960315951638128' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/2340960315951638128'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/2340960315951638128'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/talking-verses-communicating.html' title='Talking - verses - Communicating'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATJQequIoI/AAAAAAAAAFE/p67qHN5gpOc/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Talking+vs+Communicating.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-524285015848288800</id><published>2008-04-10T13:38:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:07:01.188-07:00</updated><title type='text'>10 Keys to Developing a Healthy Self-image</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATEc-quImI/AAAAAAAAAE0/fjCTJv3nvkc/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+10+Keys+to+Healthy+Self+Image.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189488672775217762" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATEc-quImI/AAAAAAAAAE0/fjCTJv3nvkc/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+10+Keys+to+Healthy+Self+Image.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Take Inventory—no one can make you feel inferior without your permission.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Make a lasting impression—your outward expression is a mirror to how you feel about yourself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Read about successful people you want to emulate—success leaves clues.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Listen to the speakers and teachers who mentor you.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Practice, drill and rehearse—build your healthy self-image one step at a time and see yourself accomplishing amazing goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Do something for someone else—helping others creates synergy for the other person as well as yourself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Surround yourself with positive like-minded people—you will benefit from their thoughts, behaviors and characteristics.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Make a ‘victory list’ to remind you of previous successes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Avoid thinking and doing things that make you feel guilty.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Look everyone in the eyes—it’s and incredible attribute of a healthy self-esteem.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-524285015848288800?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/524285015848288800/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=524285015848288800' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/524285015848288800'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/524285015848288800'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/10-keys-to-developing-healthy-self.html' title='10 Keys to Developing a Healthy Self-image'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATEc-quImI/AAAAAAAAAE0/fjCTJv3nvkc/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+10+Keys+to+Healthy+Self+Image.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-8786465634055460335</id><published>2008-04-10T13:35:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:14:59.655-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Courage over Fear</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS57uquIgI/AAAAAAAAAEE/aFA9wlUjjkQ/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Courage+Over+Fear.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189477106428289538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS57uquIgI/AAAAAAAAAEE/aFA9wlUjjkQ/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Courage+Over+Fear.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;We are not born with courage, nor are we born with fear. Some of our fears are brought on by experiences, by what others tell you and by our perceptions of reality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fears, even the most basic ones, can completely destroy our ambitions. Fear can destroy fortunes. Fear can destroy relationships. Fear, if left unchecked, can destroy lives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Five things to overcome: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Indifference—you’ve got to overcome it before it overcomes you.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Indecision—is the thief of opportunity and enterprise, and will steal your chances for a better future.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Doubt—although there is room for healthy skepticism, you cannot let doubt take over. Doubt is an enemy that can empty both your bank account and your heart. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Worry—don’t let worry conquer you, let it alarm you.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Over-caution—is the timid approach to life. Timid people don’t get what they want.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;Develop courage to fight what’s holding you back, keeping you from your goals and dreams. Be courageous in your pursuit of the things you want as well as being and becoming your greatest, most magnificent self!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-8786465634055460335?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/8786465634055460335/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=8786465634055460335' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8786465634055460335'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8786465634055460335'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/courage-over-fear.html' title='Courage over Fear'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS57uquIgI/AAAAAAAAAEE/aFA9wlUjjkQ/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Courage+Over+Fear.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-4965522173637360931</id><published>2008-04-10T13:31:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:23:48.707-07:00</updated><title type='text'>A Mirror Reflection</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATIU-quInI/AAAAAAAAAE8/vRvrde_RaOg/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Mirror+Reflection.bmp"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189492933382775410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATIU-quInI/AAAAAAAAAE8/vRvrde_RaOg/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Mirror+Reflection.bmp" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;First and foremost you must create a lasting foundation to build upon. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Believe in yourself and eliminate self-imposed limitations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Develop a positive and empowering attitude of yourself as well as how you feel and communicate with other people.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;You must have a vision—a vision that creates dreams and goals, and for a dream to become a goal, it must be written (without a vision people perish).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Commit to the process and never settle for less than your absolute best.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Account for your progress and make the most of your journey to the desired destination.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Become a student of success—participate and attend workshops &amp;amp; seminars, interview successful people, and read books that stimulate your imagination.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Acquiring the habits of success are an achievement, not a gift.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Answer this question—What do I want to accomplish? Envision what is of value and how you will get there.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Begin with a five year goal, then reduce it to an annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily goal. Map out your plan to accomplish your goals within the predetermined time periods. It’s our daily decisions that determine our future.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Become the reflection you desire in the mirror—you may see something you’ve never seen before. The longer it takes you to commit to this process, the older the reflection becomes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The roads of success are already paved, don’t stray off—ask for directions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-4965522173637360931?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/4965522173637360931/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=4965522173637360931' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/4965522173637360931'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/4965522173637360931'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/mirror-reflection.html' title='A Mirror Reflection'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATIU-quInI/AAAAAAAAAE8/vRvrde_RaOg/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Mirror+Reflection.bmp' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-806582914531101323</id><published>2008-04-10T13:23:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:40:06.572-07:00</updated><title type='text'>3 Smart Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Brand &amp; Your Business!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATMPOquIqI/AAAAAAAAAFU/xiMb77r45Gc/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+3+Marketing+Strategies.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189497232645038754" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATMPOquIqI/AAAAAAAAAFU/xiMb77r45Gc/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+3+Marketing+Strategies.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;What are your customers really buying? Does your present marketing strategy focus on the customer buying motivations in meeting their needs or does your strategy focus on the features and benefits of your product alone. The bottom line—does your supply meet their demand?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Think logically, sell emotionally. The most successful marketers satisfy the emotional needs of their customers first and then deliver a logical solution in making them feel good about their purchase. Fulfill their need by connecting to their want: I need to _____, therefore I want _____! Observe their needs, wants, fears, and desires; and package your service/product to connect you to the buyer. Create a mastermind group of enlightened and progressive coaches to agree on clarity in opportunities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Create a web presence; the Internet is more important than your telephone because of its timeless accessibility for speaking to masses. If you want a dynamic presence, get your website designed by a marketing professional, not a computer expert. While functionality is important, how you market your site and drive traffic to it is the vital component to bottom line success. Make your brand stand alone!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-806582914531101323?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/806582914531101323/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=806582914531101323' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/806582914531101323'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/806582914531101323'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2008/04/3-smart-marketing-strategies-to-grow.html' title='3 Smart Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Brand &amp; Your Business!'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATMPOquIqI/AAAAAAAAAFU/xiMb77r45Gc/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+3+Marketing+Strategies.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-9038492152145669230</id><published>2007-12-18T08:07:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:17:55.420-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Today's Meaningful Purpose</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATDJequIkI/AAAAAAAAAEk/k8wpHNQzfdg/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Todays+Meaningful+Purpose.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189487238256140866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATDJequIkI/AAAAAAAAAEk/k8wpHNQzfdg/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Todays+Meaningful+Purpose.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;With a clear and meaningful purpose, today can be transformed into a beautiful and lasting treasure. Give this day a purpose and create your very own pathway for accomplishment. Make it a habit to help somebody everyday. Be the kind of person you want in your life and you’ll attract those who can help you achieve your goals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Give this day a purpose, and you can add real value to the world. What you give is what you get. You will attract what you are. If you want to be with loving and caring people, be the kind of person who is loving and caring. When you are truly open to all possibilities, miracles begin to manifest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Attracting inspirational people into your life leads to success at work, in business, in your personal life and in your social life. This day is a unique moment in the history of your life. Make the most of it by focusing its special beauty and value in a meaningful and positive direction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My meaningful purpose of today is to share this message with you ~&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-9038492152145669230?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/9038492152145669230/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=9038492152145669230' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/9038492152145669230'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/9038492152145669230'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2007/12/todays-meaningful-purpose.html' title='Today&apos;s Meaningful Purpose'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATDJequIkI/AAAAAAAAAEk/k8wpHNQzfdg/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+Todays+Meaningful+Purpose.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-2273102535629250585</id><published>2007-10-26T09:17:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:17:10.896-07:00</updated><title type='text'>This Time of Year</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATD1equIlI/AAAAAAAAAEs/Qzd5NbCRElM/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+This+Time+of+Year.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189487994170384978" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATD1equIlI/AAAAAAAAAEs/Qzd5NbCRElM/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+This+Time+of+Year.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Isn’t it amazing how during this time of year we begin to feel different emotions, experience new thoughts and begin anticipating the holiday season? It truly is a holiday season for more than traditional celebrations. This is a time of reflection, a self assessment of our progress for the year, personally and professionally. It’s a time to celebrate life’s experiences and lessons. Are you evolving into the most empowered person you’ve been in life?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be mindful of how your thoughts transform into your reality. You attract what you are willing to accept and are most familiar with. Fill your thoughts with good and desirable things and accept the blessings that flow into your life. With your thoughts, become intimately familiar with the exact details of the life you wish to lead. Those details will surely assemble themselves into the meaningful life you seek.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Choose to make the direction in your life a positive, valuable and creative one. Every moment of every day is filled with energy. Take it all in, and make it into something magnificent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-2273102535629250585?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/2273102535629250585/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=2273102535629250585' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/2273102535629250585'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/2273102535629250585'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2007/10/this-time-of-year.html' title='This Time of Year'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATD1equIlI/AAAAAAAAAEs/Qzd5NbCRElM/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+This+Time+of+Year.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-6965702044799420981</id><published>2007-09-24T14:12:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:16:40.610-07:00</updated><title type='text'>In My Moment of Grace</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS3vequIeI/AAAAAAAAAD0/6FSRMFN1OOE/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+In+My+Moment+of+Grace.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189474696951636450" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS3vequIeI/AAAAAAAAAD0/6FSRMFN1OOE/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+In+My+Moment+of+Grace.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Once upon an open meadow…I walked peacefully, quietly…searching the heavens, the stars, my mind, and my heart…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…when suddenly, a warmth entered my entire body…I stopped, and stood there in the middle of Gods park, embracing all that was happening in my life, with me, and I surrendered all, for this moment of truth…a moment of Grace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This warmth was more than anything I had ever known, it was so amazingly powerful…and it wrapped around me as though it were a bright light of energy…lifting me slightly off the green meadow grass, suspending me in mid air…the energy of Gods love came in peace, and asked me to close my eyes…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…and now with my eyes closed, my head tilted backwards in order that my face and the glow of the sun were on line with one another…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…Oh my God, this is so wonderful! In surrendering all my thoughts and personal energy…it was then that I had a vision of Gods Grace, floating from the heavens and into my heart…the Fathers love for me is truly a gift…and with His love and Grace, I feel whole, complete, and blessed by divine love.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I will never forget this day…and with that thought in mind, everything in the park stood still and quiet…when suddenly there was a voice, singing ever so softly, the lyrics of “Amazing Grace…”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…It was then, that I felt Grace touch me, with a gentle caressing of love…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…my eyes slowly opened, feeling the comfort of my head snuggled closely to my feather pillow…I rolled over, and saw the time…my clock radio displayed 5:00am…the song continued to play…I smiled, closing my eyes again, in an effort to record in my mind and my heart all that I had seen the morning Grace touched me and came into my life…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I love God, and it’s by His Grace that I too am loved…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…when I think of Grace, I think of you…and know that Gods love is alive within me…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;…do you know the Grace I am speaking of?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Steven E. Connor ©&lt;br /&gt;September 19, 1999&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-6965702044799420981?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/6965702044799420981/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=6965702044799420981' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/6965702044799420981'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/6965702044799420981'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2007/09/in-my-moment-of-grace.html' title='In My Moment of Grace'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS3vequIeI/AAAAAAAAAD0/6FSRMFN1OOE/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+In+My+Moment+of+Grace.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-7895847017530288012</id><published>2007-09-24T14:08:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:33:47.327-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Five Fundamentals of Authentic Leadership™</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATKvequIpI/AAAAAAAAAFM/VAEtfA1gG64/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+5+Fundamentals+Leadership.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189495587672564370" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATKvequIpI/AAAAAAAAAFM/VAEtfA1gG64/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+5+Fundamentals+Leadership.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;How do you lead in your business? What really constitutes a leader? The one distinguishing significance leaders have that followers do not have is vision. Leaders have a destination in mind—a dream with a timeline. What is your dream? What makes your heart beat a little faster, your imagination run wild, your creative juices start flowing?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vision alone is not enough. Every leader must have a vision, but being a great leader involves transforming the vision into a meaningful reality. The necessary skill sets of a top-quality leader are:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Concentration&lt;/strong&gt;—is the skill of paying attention. This is the intuitive ability to stay on target, overcoming all distractions that attempt to take your focus away from the most important goal or destination.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Distinction&lt;/strong&gt;—is the skill of making choices. It is the ability to take the look at the bigger picture and filter through the confusion and non-critical elements. It is your intention. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Organization&lt;/strong&gt;—is the skill of uniting the ability to concentrate with the ability of distinction, thereby creating order out of confusion. Proper focus and critical thinking must generate an intelligent, reproducible system that provides order consistently.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Innovation&lt;/strong&gt;—only a true leader, fully consumed by a vision, is able to press into the unknown and actually innovate. It is taking your system of order and translating it into the appropriate action. It is not enough for the system to be logical; it must be magnificent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Communication&lt;/strong&gt;—is the final skill. You cannot negotiate what you cannot communicate. We all make decisions based upon our perceptions, and communication is the transference of our ideals and beliefs to others. A true leader promotes hope, both internally against fears and doubts, and externally against judgment. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Leaders commit to the process even though they may not be able to foretell all that lies ahead in attaining the ultimate goal. Leaders understand that there is no perfect map in getting to the final destination—only a deep-rooted sense of what it will take to make the journey successful. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-7895847017530288012?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/7895847017530288012/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=7895847017530288012' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/7895847017530288012'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/7895847017530288012'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2007/09/five-fundamentals-of-authentic.html' title='Five Fundamentals of Authentic Leadership™'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SATKvequIpI/AAAAAAAAAFM/VAEtfA1gG64/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+5+Fundamentals+Leadership.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456180607456763939.post-8636926905778750926</id><published>2007-09-24T13:05:00.007-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:16:07.300-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Unconditional Self Empowerment™ (U.S.E.)</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS42equIfI/AAAAAAAAAD8/LvLHk38vrRQ/s1600-h/USE+Blog+Photo+-+USE+Logo.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189475916722348530" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS42equIfI/AAAAAAAAAD8/LvLHk38vrRQ/s200/USE+Blog+Photo+-+USE+Logo.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;When you think about it, everything was once a thought. We experience a multitude of thoughts throughout the day, in everything we see, hear, feel, sense and smell. Are you managing your thoughts to assure they are empowering you in living the most abundant life ever? Are you ready to live your best balanced life?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An empowering attribute, is being able to assist someone in discovering that their attitude/habit of thought, is their greatest asset. Be mindful of your repetitive thoughts, they guide the choices you make personally and professionally. Your present state of living is a testimony for old repetitive thoughts you’ve transformed into reality. You are empowered by acknowledging our self-awareness for accepting responsibility of the world you call home and work. The manner of your thinking from this very moment forward will influence the choices you make and what you experience in your future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unconditional Self Empowerment™ (U.S.E.) is about discovering and in-joying everything in your life and adding significance to the lives of those you are, and will be, privileged to touch.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Transformational Life Coaching is a one-on-one relationship; partnering with a coach who assists you in clarifying your core values and creating the results you want personally and professionally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Benefits of Coaching:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Increased gratitude in your personal life&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Improved performance in your work&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Greater sense of significance in your life&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Stronger and more meaningful relationships&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;A more balanced life&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;div align="justify"&gt;Embracing the Promise of Prosperity™&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p align="justify"&gt;Discover how to U.S.E. your greatest gifts today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/456180607456763939-8636926905778750926?l=unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/feeds/8636926905778750926/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=456180607456763939&amp;postID=8636926905778750926' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8636926905778750926'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/456180607456763939/posts/default/8636926905778750926'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://unconditionalselfempowerment.blogspot.com/2007/09/unconditional-self-empowerment-use_24.html' title='Unconditional Self Empowerment™ (U.S.E.)'/><author><name>Unconditional Self Empowerment™</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17033537916813540491</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://bp2.blogger.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAIrZOquIWI/AAAAAAAAAC0/t3JvkQF6DeQ/S220/Blue+Jeans3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__q0n5ixbh78/SAS42equIfI/AAAAAAAAAD8/LvLHk38vrRQ/s72-c/USE+Blog+Photo+-+USE+Logo.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
