7 leadership lessons from Stephen Covey ? Get In Front ...

In 1989, Dr. Stephen Covey?s profound book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, had the business world raving. ?Since that time, a few new generations?have entered the?workforce.

Do relative newcomers to business know the name?Stephen Covey??Are they introduced to his?international best-seller in college? Yes, Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and brothers Chip and Dan Heath have?come along with profound business and leadership messages, too.?But Covey?s teachings should not be put on the back burner.

Stephen Covey passed away on Monday;?he was 79-years-old and left quite a legacy.

I dusted off my own tattered copy of The?7 Habits and realized I was overdue for a refresher course.

For the folks who were reading Dr. Seuss in 1989, here are 7 takeaways: ???

Habit No. 1: Be proactive.??Self-awareness enables us to stand apart and examine even the way we ?see? ourselves ? our self-paradigm, the most fundamental paradigm of effectiveness. It affects not only our attitudes and behaviors, but also how we see other people. It becomes our map of the basic nature of mankind.?

Habit No. 2 Begin with the?end in mind. ?This habit is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There?s a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things.? In other words, visualize what you want as if it already happened and the universe will begin to work wonders.?

Habit No. 3: Put first things first. This habit?is about?personal and time management.?Covey writes: ?Management, remember, is clearly different from leadership. Leadership is primarily a high-powered, right brain activity. It?s more of an art; it?s based on a philosophy. You have to ask the ultimate questions of life when you?re dealing with personal leadership issues. But once you have dealt with those issues, once you have resolved them, you then have to manage yourself effectively to create a life congruent with your answers.?

Habit No. 4: Think win/win. According to Covey, ?This is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win/win means agreements are mutually beneficial, mutually satisfying? Most people think in terms of dichotomies: strong or weak, hardball or softball win or lose. But that kind of thinking is fundamentally flawed.??

Habit No. 5:? Seek first to understand, then to be understood.??We have such a tendency to rush in, to fix things up with good advice. But we often fail to take time to diagnose, to really, deeply understand the problem first?This principle is the key to effective interpersonal communication.?

Habit No. 6: Synergize. On synergistic?communication, Covey writes: ??You begin with the belief that parties involved will gain more insight, and that the excitement of that mutual learning and insight will create a momentum toward more and more insights, learning, and growth.???Another gem: ?Synergy is almost as if a group collectively agrees to subordinate old scripts and to write a new one.?

Habit No. 7: Sharpen the saw. ?It?s renewing the four dimensions of your nature ? physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional.? Covey writes about continuous self-improvement. Commit, learn, and do.

Thank you Dr. Covey for influencing so many people around the world.

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Source: http://www.getinfrontcommunications.com/7-leadership-lessons-from-stephen-covey.php

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George H.W. Bush, Barbara to skip GOP convention

FILE - In this May 31, 2012 file photo, former President George H.W. Bush, left, and his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, for a ceremony to unveil the official portrait of their son former President George W. Bush. Bush and his wife Barbara won't be attending the Republican National Convention next month in Tampa because of health reasons. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

FILE - In this May 31, 2012 file photo, former President George H.W. Bush, left, and his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, arrive in the East Room of the White House in Washington, for a ceremony to unveil the official portrait of their son former President George W. Bush. Bush and his wife Barbara won't be attending the Republican National Convention next month in Tampa because of health reasons. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

(AP) ? A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, will skip the Republican National Convention next month in Tampa, Fla., because of health reasons.

The spokesman, Jim McGrath, says it will be the first time since 1976, when Bush was director of the CIA and refrained from partisan activities, that he won't attend the Republican Party gathering.

The 88-year-old Bush has a form of Parkinson's disease that afflicts his legs. He now gets around using a wheelchair or motorized scooter.

McGrath said Tuesday that the situation surrounding Bush's mobility will keep the couple from attending the late August convention.

Bush and his wife have endorsed Mitt Romney, the expected GOP presidential nominee.

Associated Press

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Miley Cyrus: Back to Blonde!


Miley Cyrus is in the process of really changing up her look.

The 19-year old recently inked a new tattoo on left arm, and now she's gone ahead with a new hair color. Yes, Cyrus (and her nose ring) are back to blonde.

Study the newly Tweeted locks now:

Miley Cyrus Blonde Hair

The country may be seeing a whole lot more of Miley in the near future, as she's one of many names rumored for an American Idol judging spot on Season 12. Would you want to see her as a panelist?

And what do you think of the very blonde hair?

Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/07/miley-cyrus-back-to-blonde/

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PFT: Brees makes $100 million deal official

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Drew Brees took care of some important business Sunday.

Took some pictures with fans, ordered food and signed a $100 million contract, not necessarily in that order.

Brees made his contract official with his signature after taking a physical at Saints headquarters. He then stopped off for something to eat before a flight back to California, and was good enough to let folks know where.?He asked fans on Twitter if anyone wanted to stop by his Jimmy John?s sandwich shop for ?a celebratory #9?

(For the record, that?s the Italian Night Club, which features Real genoa salami, Italian capicola, smoked ham, and provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and homemade Italian vinaigrette.)

Brett Martel of the Associated Press caught him at the restaurant, where Brees said he looked forward to getting back to work. Brees only did one interview with WWL Radio Friday night, so Martel wins the Sunday Hustle Award, unless he just happened to be getting lunch.

?It?s been a little surreal just because of the process throughout the offseason, and just how challenging an offseason it?s been for everyone, obviously everyone within the Saints organization, this city,? Brees said. ?It?s just been a crazy offseason and I think we?re all just ready to get back to work and excited that it?s all starting here in a week. It?s hard to believe.?

Brees said he had numerous conversations with interim coach Joe Vitt and backup quarterback Chase Daniel, but looks forward to seeing a new look on defense, hoping new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo?s system gives him a challenge when camp starts.

?I just look forward to getting back to work,? Brees said. ?It does feel like it?s been a while since I?ve been out there with my guys and we were running our offense.

?Camp, for me, especially now with Spagnuolo and a new defensive scheme, that?s fun for me because just as a competitor, you go through about a four-week period where you?re competing against your own defense and they?re scheming you up and you?re scheming them up,? Brees added. ?I missed the guys; I missed the competition. I?m just excited to get back to work.?

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/15/drew-brees-shakes-hands-eats-sandwich-takes-physical-gets-rich/related

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Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox for Android phones with a redesigned interface, Flash support, and various speed improvements. It's the latest maneuver in what is sure to be a seriously competitive space over the next few years: mobile browsers.

As the web becomes more accessible to mobile devices, people will want to do with their phones what they do already with their desktops and notebooks. That means add-ons for personalization, options for how things are displayed, and the same level of security and usability we have on our full-size browsers.

Mozilla's Firefox was the gold standard on desktop OSes for the PC explosion over the last decade, though it has seen stiff competition lately from Google?Chrome and (on mobile) Apple's?Safari. Without delving too far into the features and shortcomings of these browsers, it can be said that they are only just beginning to battle on the mobile front as smartphones and tablets become mainstream -- and more than that, become as powerful and usable as our PCs.

Firefox on Android has a number of handy add-ons and supports Flash, and the new UI is definitely superior to the built-in browser in Android 4.0. Columns were detected better, text was more readable, and sites were generally rendered as a happy medium between the original layout and a slightly more mobile-friendly one. Interestingly, Flash loaded and ran properly on my HTC One V, a mid-range device with extra software on it, while on a brand-new Galaxy Nexus, it had trouble.

It also supports newer web functions like Do Not Track and various security protocols, and while doing your banking with a web app on your mobile probably still isn't a good idea, it's good to see the new standards being put into practice.

Google will reportedly be bringing Chrome to Android in a big way soon, perhaps even this week at their I/O conference, but until they make that move, Firefox is looking like a no-brainer to install on your Android phone. It's free on the Play Store.

Devin Coldewey is a contributing writer for msnbc.com. His personal website is?coldewey.cc

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Swimming Pool And Lawn Home Improvement Tips

Some home improvement projects are more common than others. You are only limited by your imagination as there is information on the most complex projects. Any contractor will be happy to take your money. Doing it yourself or with your friends? help is part of the fun.

Some painting jobs might be too hard and you may need to hire a professional to get the job done. Painting requires a little bit of forethought if you want to get the job done right. Factors like how warm it is, how cold it is, and the type of aeration within your home must be considered.

Deciding on the type of paint that will work best inside your home will be based upon those factors. For those of you with small children, you will want to consider using non-toxic paint to keep the little ones safe. Children and pets can also play a role in helping you choose the proper paint for your home. The benefit of having non-toxic paint or environmentally safe paint is that you can rest easily that your children will not be harmed.

Another fun home improvement project you should consider is installing an aquarium that is recessed in the wall. These aquariums can be very beautiful when done correctly. And the thing is, there?s really nothing difficult about it. But because you?ll need space behind the wall, the spot you choose is important. For ease of access, some people leave a small space where they can walk behind the tank. You will need to consider the lighting with this project as well. If you are running a saltwater reef tank, then again there will be extra thought needed for the special lighting for reefs.

A very hard, but worthwhile, project that you can start is installing an in ground swimming pool in your backyard. Although you might want to do this yourself, you will probably save yourself time and money by hiring someone else to do it. It is always good to talk with neighbors or friends that have had this done and ask them what their experience was with their company. An in-ground swimming pool is a large investment, but it will add to the value of your home. Be sure you have researched the company that you choose thoroughly before hiring them to do this job.

When you do home improvement projects, you are accomplishing several things. First, you add value to your home by increasing its assets. And your entire family can enjoy the final results of your improvements for years to come.

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California Economic Update, June 2012 | goldenstateoutlook

The Department of Finance released its June 2012 Finance Bulletin which includes the following review of the latest economic indicators for California.

?Economic Update

California gained jobs in May? ? a very positive development in light of the job loss first reported for April.? In May, the state added 33,900 jobs and April?s initially reported loss of 4,200 jobs was revised up to a gain of 1,300 jobs?a 5,500-job swing.? The state is still in the midst of a slow, steady recovery with modest employment growth.? The state continued to add jobs in its high-paying specialties.

Labor Market Conditions

Industry job gains in May were led by the leisure and hospitality sector, which added 13,200 jobs.? This includes the accommodation and food service subsector, which, based on resurgent tourism and business travel, has essentially recovered all of the jobs lost during the recession.

In May, professional and business services posted strong job gains?adding 10,500 jobs and rising 4.1 percent over the year.? The?high-wage professional, scientific & technical services subsector again led this growth, and in April was the first private industry subsector to regain all of the jobs lost during the recession.

Even though financial activities has been recovering slowly?rising 1,100 in May?job growth in its real estate rental and leasing subsector has been accelerating, reflecting recent improvements in real estate activity driven by investor activity and rising demand and supply of rental properties.

Other job gains in May included education and health services (10,500), manufacturing (3,000), construction (2,600), information (1,000), and mining and logging (200).? Only three industry sectors lost jobs in May.? Government dropped 3,300 jobs, as did trade, transportation and utilities.?? Other Services lost 1,600 jobs.

California?s private sector is leading the recovery in employment.? Private employment during the first five months of 2012 was up 1.9?percent over the same months of 2011, while government employment dropped 1.8 percent.

The state?s unemployment rate dropped to 10.8 percent in May, with employment growth outpacing labor force growth.?? The?number of employed Californians rose 25,000?the eleventh consecutive increase?and the number of unemployed fell 12,500.

Real Estate

Real estate markets may have begun a turnaround.? In May, California home prices posted their third consecutive year-over-year gain and the statewide median price rose above $300,000 for the first time since October 2010. The pace of existing home sales in May was the strongest since February 2009.

Sales of existing, single-family detached homes totaled 572,260 units at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate in May, a 21.5?percent increase from a year earlier.? The median price of existing, single-family homes sold in May was $312,110, up 6.6?percent from a year earlier.

Inventory measures also improved dramatically in May. The unsold inventory index fell to 3.5 months, the lowest inventory reading since December 2005.? The median number of days needed to sell a home also fell to 46.6 days, a 10.4 percent improvement from a year earlier.

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What are symptoms of psoriasis? | Health And Fitness Kit

Discovering psoriasis demands looking for characteristic skin changes which in many instances have a preference for specific body parts. Thickening of skin, scaling and redness are all distinctive changes seen in psoriatic skin. Additionally, psoriasis can affect not just skin, but nails, scalp, and joints as well. In other words, psoriasis has findings typical for both what and where.

What is Guttate, Pustular and Erythrodermic Psoriasis -

symptoms of psoriasisThese less common apperances of psoriasis differ dramatically from the typical plaque type. In Guttate (drop-like) psoriasis, little papules (lesions which can be felt and are less than 1cm in diameter) look scattered throughout the skin. Pustular psoriasis can appear in smaller areas or include most of the body with countless tiny white pustules. Eythrodermic Psoriasis occurs when the entire body changes bright red and scaly. In this instance, a skin biopsy may be needed to separate erythrodermic psoriasis from other diseases which also can cause a universally red and scaly skin (known as exfoliative erythroderma or ?red man?).

What is Auspitz?s Sign

When adherent psoriatic scales are scrathched or picked off, point bleeding known as Auspitz?s sign may occur. The pinpoint areas represent the tops of tiny capillaries which undulate vertically throughout the thickened psoriatic skin.

What is Skin Plaques

symptoms of psoriasisPlaque-type psoriasis is the most common form of the disease, hence the name psoriasis vulgaris. The three trademarks of a plaque of psoriasis are: thickened skin, red skin and skin scales. The thickness of a plaque (a raised skin lesion more than 1cm in diameter which can be felt) can vary from hardly perceptible to several millimeters thick. They range in color from a light pink to thick beefy red. In patients with dark-skinned, there may be little redness and more darkening of the skin. Scales can comprise from virtually absent to dense oyster-shell like adherent plates known as ostraceous scales.

What is Koebner Phenomenon

The Koebner phenomenon (Koebnerization, isomorphic response) appears when a new area of psoriasis develops in injured skin. For instance, after a surgery, psoriasis might develop around the surgical scar. This development may also help explain why psoriasis tends to appear on areas of constant low-intensity trauma such as elbows and knees. Koebnerization can appear after non-traumatic skin injury such as a sun tan, or an allergic reaction to a medication. In patients who suffer from dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the face and scalp, psoriasis can superimpose itself due to irritation and scratching and a crossover or combination dermatitis known as ?sebopsoriasis? develops. Koebnerization is not specific to psoriasis.

Where- Finger and Toenails

Nail changes normally seen in psoriasis include thickening, lifting, and pitting of the nails. ?Oil spotting? (darkened areas where the nail appears translucent similar to the effect of placing a drop of oil on a sheet of paper) are fairly specific for this disease. Treatment of nail psoriasis can be difficult.

Where- Typical Locations

symptoms of psoriasisPlaque type psoriasis generally involves particular locations on the body including the scalp, elbow, knees, genitals, belly button (umbilicus) and buttocks area (sacrum and intergluteal cleft). In moist areas such as the armpits, under breasts or in the groin, scales become softened (wet and pasty) and the lesions take on a moist, red and raw appearance closely mimicking a yeast infection in appearance. On the scalp, a severe form of dandruff-like flaking and scaling can be seen.

Where- Joints(Psoriatic Arthritis)

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis which can affect up to 10% of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Five clear-cut patterns of arthritis appear in psoriasis which can sometimes be identified from rheumatoid arthritis by x-ray findings or blood tests.

Where- Hand and Foot Lesion??????????????????? More: What is psoriasis?

symptoms of psoriasisPsoriasis of the hands and feet can have either a plaque like appearance as seen in other body areas, or a pustular appearance. The existence of pustules is generally attributed to infections, however in psoriasis, pustules form as a part of the inflammatory response. Very thickened plaques on the palms or soles, being somewhat inflexible, may crack with movement. The resulting fissures can be painful and sometimes become secondarily infected. Severe foot lesions can result in disability by limiting your ability to walk.

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