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		<title>Hey, Michael, why don&#8217;t you smile more?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm a nice guy. I have a good sense of humor, I like to have fun, and my job as a professional speaker keeps me in front of people all the time. So, why don't I smile more?

I've been asking myself that question lately.

Once in a while, I'll accidentally catch a glimpse of my resting face when my iPhone 4S camera flashes a view of my mug.  Us self-promoters photograph ourselves quite often.

Sometimes, I don't like what I see.

Face it, a smile is an invitation

Like most people, my neutral or resting face is sometimes a bit stern-looking and not very warm.  It doesn't take much to warm up that expression, so I'm going to get better at showing my "smiling eyes."]]></description>
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		<title>5 cool ideas for starting a team</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Assembling a team can be challenging when team members have different backgrounds, unique personal agendas, and unrelated methodologies.  If it is difficult to get busy people to sit at the same table, it can be much more challenging to get a team emotionally centered.  Here are 5 Cool Ideas to get teams started. 

5 Cool Ideas to Get Teams Started 

1.  A meaningful quote can provide solidarity and purpose. 

We know that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what is a word worth?  Well, a word can be invaluable if it helps center a team on a theme.  A special word can unify and educate.  Introduce a word every day and over time, people will increase their vocabularies.  Share a combination of words like a quote or a song lyric to cultivate passion and a sense of team spirit. ]]></description>
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		<title>Happy New You!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you exchanged the phrase "Happy New Year" in the last few days?

It turns out that those three words are much more than a passive wish for a good twelve months.

"Happy New Year" is really about the promise of a better future. Some people make specific promises called New Year's resolutions. I've made an audacious and very public New Year's resolution and have posted it on my blog.  Go "public" with your own resolution by leaving a comment.

Of course, the New Year is ultimately an opportunity for a new you.

Starting now, you, me, everyone has a chance to be more successful and experience even more happiness.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Cool Ideas for New Year&#8217;s Resolutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anytime is a good time for resolutions.  The most successful resolutions offer anticipation of reward or the avoidance of pain.  Freud wrote that pleasure and pain are terrific motivators.  Here are 5 Cool Ideas for New Year’s resolutions.  

1.  Be purposeful in everything you do.  
You can become much more efficient by striving for purpose in your daily activities. Do you just eat lunch or do you enrich relationships while you eat?  What purpose do those two sitcoms serve you every night?   What is the purpose of eating that bag of chips?  More importantly, what types of consequences await you now that you’ve indulged?  Be purposeful in everything you do.  Walk with purpose and people will be more likely to respect your time.    

2.  Resolve not to be mediocre.
Use the freshness of the new year as an excuse for avoiding mediocrity.  This can be a challenging task because industry markets products and services to the lowest common denominator.  Junk food is marketed to the lowest common denominator.  Fast food, for example, is produced cheaply and sold cheaply.  Sitcom television is geared toward the masses.  The people who produce sitcoms even provide a laugh track so that you’ll know when most people laugh.  Give yourself an upgrade.  Resolve to distance yourself from the lowest common denominator.   ]]></description>
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		<title>My best New Year&#8217;s resolution can be yours, too</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I've made a lot of New Year's resolutions in my life.

I've never listened to people who don't believe in NY resolutions.  Some feel compelled to give me a lecture about how one can make a resolution anytime of the year.  These are usually people who are not well known for being in self-improvement mode.

This year, I'm committing to perhaps my best resolution of all time.

It's challenging, will impact every area of my life, and is quite feasible.  And although this special New Year's Resolution is customized just for me, I'm excited to share it because almost anyone can adopt this resolution.]]></description>
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		<title>Are you sharing compliments people give you?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the old days (1980s!), business people used to try to get "letters of recommendation" from satisfied customers.

It was a hassle to get people type the document and an even bigger struggle getting the compliments into a format that allowed large groups of people to read them.

Today, it's much easier because you can just re-purpose what people send you via social media.  Yet, many people are reluctant to recycle the compliments they receive.

Are they too humble?  Are they not thinking strategically about their careers?  Are they lazy?

Maybe all of the above?  All I can tell you is that compliments become third-party testimonials when you share them.]]></description>
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		<title>Meet the person who can make your year in 2012!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And my other MasterMinders--like-minded people who are improving their stations in life through personal and professional development.  the majority of these cool people purchased twelve such dinners in advance at a HUGE discount and receive a credit for dinners they can't attend.  You can save $181 using this program.  Offer ends soon so register by clicking the above link.


See you for dinner, Tuesday evening!

I would be delighted to be the one who connects you with someone who makes 2012 your best year ever.  Heck, I might even be that person.  Hope to see you Tuesday!]]></description>
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		<title>5 cool ideas to avoid information overload</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[5 Cool Ideas for Avoiding Information Overload
From www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com

The good news is that we live in an information age. The bad news is that there seems to be way too much information. Here are 5 Cool Ideas for avoiding information overload.

1.  Writing things down relieves stress.
Humans experience stress when they have to remember too much. Putting things on paper allows you to focus on more immediate concerns, like whether your zipper is down. Record the information into a time management system, rather than on scraps of paper.

2.  Keep one calendar and put everything in it.
Maintain one calendar and keep it with you at all times. This calendar should include social events, work appointments and the kids’ soccer games. Keeping one calendar will help integrate your business and personal life.]]></description>
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		<title>The &#8220;Power of Three&#8221; helps you remember things</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who gives presentations has had the sinking feeling that comes from forgetting what you want to say.

It's the worst possible scenario because you become flustered, embarrassed, and usually fall apart on the spot.

Worse, your credibility is ruined with the audience, who suddenly feels that you don't know your stuff.

Rick Perry suffered this problem during a recent debate at Michigan's Oakland University.  The Governor of Texas confidently stated that, if elected President, he would do away with three branches of government.  He rattled off the first two and then ... nothing.]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 excuses for not being great</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has the ability to be great.  In fact, greatness is probably the most natural of all achievements.  So why don't more of us achieve greatness?  One reason is that we get in our own way.  Another reason is that we often don't receive the right amount of encouragement.

Here are the top ten excuses for not being great, along with some quick  advice on how you can achieve greatness.

Top 10 excuses for not being great


1. You don’t know how.

Huh? You’re kidding, right? You don’t know how to do something? I have one word for you: Google.

Need a book? Your public library has thousands and you won’t have to wait in line because nobody goes there.

Need tutelage? Hire a coach.

Information is more accessible now than any other point in history and most of it is free. Get good at accessing what you need to know. It’s your ticket to greatness.


2. You don’t know the right people.

As with information, people are more accessible than ever before. Nearly anyone you need to know can be found on Twitter, Facebook, or Linkedin.

Make yourself a little more available and you’re half way there.]]></description>
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