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Signing the Declaration of Independence: The First Dysfunctional Meeting

The First Dysfunctional Meeting, 4th July 1776 The signing of the Declaration of Independence was the first dysfunctional meeting.  What can we learn about our meetings from how their meeting went? Listen to the podcast here:      “The First Dysfunctional Meeting”    Karla Nelson:  And welcome to the People Catalyst podcast, Allen Fahden.  Allen Fahden:  Hello Karla.  Karla Nelson:  Greetings Sir. And Happy Fourth of July!  Allen Fahden:  And Happy Fourth of July to you too.  Karla Nelson:  Even though this is ...

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It Doesn’t Matter What Color Is Your Parachute If It Doesn’t Open

When 70% of the people hate their jobs and 90% of CEOs fail because they can’t implement new ideas in their own company  it’s time to take a new look at the way we do our work.  It doesn’t matter what color your parachute is if it doesn’t open.  The real title, What Color is Your Parachute?, by Richard Nelson Bolles has sold more than 10 million copies since its introduction in 1975. Unlike so many business books, they update it every year.   ...

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Ideation Implementation-part 2

Ideation Implementation-part 2 33 Percent of an employee’s salary.  That’s the cost of turnover.  Not to mention the lost time and production.  Does your employee underperform? Are they a bad hire or are they misplaced? This is part two: “Implementation.” How are you going to get $#!T done? You can listen to Part 1 at https://thepeoplecatalysts.com/ideation-implementation/ Listen to the podcast here: Join in as Karla and Allen Discuss the Ideation Process Karla Nelson:  Welcome to ...

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Ideation Implementation

Ideation Implementation 33 Percent of an employee’s salary.  That’s the cost of turnover.  Not to mention the lost time and production.  So how can you keep the good one’s around? Your ideation process may very well be the answer.   This is part one of a series.  First up is “Ideation.”  In part 2 we will discuss “Implementation.”   Listen to the podcast here: Listen in as Karla and Allen discuss the Ideation Process Karla ...

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Getting Things Dumb

“Getting Things Done” is a method for organizing your to-do list, this allows you to focus on actually accomplishing the tasks.  The method has some great techniques, but they may not work for everyone.  Join in as Karla and Allen discuss how their techniques apply to Movers, Shakers, Provers, and Makers.    Want to know if you are a Mover, Shaker, Prover, or Maker?  For a limited time, we are offering a free assessment!   Take the assessment here! ...

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Crossing The Spasm

If you can’t “Cross The Chasm”, it can cause entrepreneurial spasm! So what does it mean to cross the chasm, and how can we do that effectively?    Want to know if you are a Mover, Shaker, Prover, or Maker?  Take The WHO-DO Assessment.    Listen to the podcast here:    CROSSING THE SPASM   Karla Nelson:  Welcome to the People Catalysts Podcast, my friend, Allen Fahden.  Allen Fahden:  Yeah, and I’m excited. We’ve got a very different ...

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How to Wound Friends and Incinerate People

Your goal: Win Friends and Influence People!  The Reality: You Wound Friends and Incinerate People.  How can you make reality meet your goal?   Dale Carnegie has had a profound impact on businesses and relationships since 1934. Is there any way to improve on his Gold Rule?  Would you like to learn the Platinum Rule?  Join Karla and Allen as they explore How To Win Friends and Influence People using The WHO-DO Method. Want to know if you are a Mover, Shaker, Prover, or Maker?  Take The ...

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Worst Things First

How can you ensure you get First Things First done, rather than Worst Things First? Stephen Covey takes a deeper look into one of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and we show how to put gasoline and a match on your checklists…  https://thepeoplecatalysts.com/who-do-assessment-welcome/  Listen to the podcast here:     WORST THINGS FIRST   Karla Nelson:  And welcome to the People Catalysts Podcast. My friend, Allen Fahden.  Allen Fahden:  Hello, Karla.   Karla Nelson:  Greetings. How are you today?   Allen Fahden:  Oh, I’m happy that we’re ...

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The E-Mess

The E Mess…Explaining the mess that Entrepreneurs create in running businesses.    In the E-Myth, Michael Gerber introduces the idea of success by working ON your business, not IN it. At the time 80% of new businesses failed. Now it’s closer to 90%. That’s one reason we call it the E-Mess.  About half the people who start new businesses simply try to replicate their job without their sucky boss. Now, attractive as this may seem, you may ...

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Drink And Grow Rich

We loved Think and Grow Rich from Napoleon Hill, but we changed our title to Drink and Grow Rich, because with 70% of the people hating their jobs, there’s a lot of drinking going on.    So, who writes a book about growing rich during the depression?  Someone who wants to grow rich.  Everyone noticed this crazy title and the bought the book, Making the author, well, rich.    Listen to the podcast here:    DRINK AND GROW RICH  Karla ...

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