http://www.supplyline.org/blog Dedicated to the "Principles of Good Business" Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:57:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  [wpyt_profile1]jZ-IxbiI8Ts[/wpyt_profile1] Charles Osgood takes a look at the life of Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch, who became famous after his "Last Lecture" appeared on YouTube and inspired millions around the world. Click here to view Randy's Last Lecture as he presented it on Oprah.   http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/08/randy-pauschs-last-lecture/  [wpyt_profile1]UDp87fxfXoM[/wpyt_profile1] Quiet adjectives about leadership! A plesant reminder that: "A leader is the one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." - John Maxwell http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/07/leadership-that-mysterious-talent/ [wpyt_profile1]OUL152yGVGI[/wpyt_profile1] Dr. Williams is an American economist and college professor at George Mason University. He is also a syndicated columnist and author known for his libertarian and sometimes conservative views. (Enjoy the Video clip) http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/07/walter-williams-economics-of-liberty/ [wpyt_profile1]Y6bbMQXQ180[/wpyt_profile1] TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. A good example of those who are doing good business and their slogan is: "TED Ideas Worth Spreading." www.ted.com   http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/06/tedtalk-secrets-of-success/  Winning is Everything? [wpyt_profile1]tEucvNUbzdI[/wpyt_profile1] A lesson in sportsmanship, and leadership from girls softball players Mallory Holtman (Central Washington University) and Sara Tucholsky (Western Oregon University.) Enjoy the video! http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/05/winning-is-everything/  Are you in Good Company? [wpyt_profile1]Y6hz_s2XIAU[/wpyt_profile1] Entrepreneurs know that business survival statistics aren't in their favor, but that's all part of the game. Here's a look at a few individuals who failed in their early attempts but who also went on to become renowned successes. (Enjoy the video clip.) http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/04/famous-failures/ Special presentation of The Pledge of Allegiance [wpyt_profile1]Kfz2XDXaeqc[/wpyt_profile1] The Red Skelton Show CBS Television January 14, 1969 http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/03/the-pledge-of-allegiance/ Author L. Ron Hubbard is reported to have said, "Don't ever do anything as though you were an amateur. "Anything you do, do it as a Professional to Professional standards. "If you have the idea about anything you do that you just dabble in it, you will wind up with a dabble ... http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/02/are-you-a-professional/ Every individual has distinct characteristics, and is capable of doing particular things, of which he may be genuinely proud if he fully develops and uses his personal qualifications. When all the truth about his best possible self is skillfully made known to others, chances for success are certain to be ... http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/02/selling-the-truth-about-your-best-self/ The Secret of Certain Success has four principal elements. It comprises: (1) Knowing how to sell (2) The true idea (3) Of one's best capabilities (4) In the right market or field of service. Your success will be in direct proportion to your thorough knowledge and continual use of all four parts of the whole ... http://www.supplyline.org/blog/archives/2008/02/the-secret-of-certain-success/