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In the initiation or awareness, stage of change, the need for change is recognized by an individual or a group. There may be a specific problem or a performance gap, or there may simply be the nagging feeling that something is not quite right. Regardless of how the need for change originated, a shared recognition that the current system is not working or can be improved develops in the workgroup. One passionate person who sees the need for change can influence and educate an entire workgroup....

So you’re the one who has to come up with the company Christmas party ideas this time around. You want it to be a big success, which means the first obstacle you face is getting people to show up. It’s a busy time of year, and your office Christmas party faces a lot of competition from other events—ones that may be seen as more desirable than your invitation. Employees who are tired, stressed, and more than ready for a workplace break may be hard to entice into spending even more time with one another, especially if the annual company Christmas party has become a tired tradition....

With nearly 21 million people, Florida is one of the largest states in the country by population. Florida has put together an extensive set of landlord-tenant laws to help bring order to the millions of renters and property owners in the state. Here are five rights that every Florida landlord and tenant should become familiar with. The Right to Fair Housing in Florida Florida tenants, like those in other states, are protected by the Fair Housing Act of 1968....

Here is a list of some funny, inspiring, and thought-provoking quotes that are about business—or that can be applied to the business world. “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” — Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France"Right now, this is just a job. If I advance any higher in this company, then this would be my career. And, well, if this were my career? I’d have to throw myself in front of a train....

The more sweepstakes you enter, the better your chances of winning are. But is there a certain number of sweepstakes you should enter every day to win? How many should you target if you want to hit those big prizes? The answer depends on your own schedule and how you feel when you enter. If you enter just one giveaway a day, you’ve increased your chances of winning from “no hope” to at least a possibility....

Blocking is the theater term for the actors’ movements on the stage during the performance of the play or the musical. Every move that an actor makes (walking across the stage, climbing stairs, sitting in a chair, falling to the floor, getting down on bended knee) falls under the larger term “blocking.” Who ‘Blocks’? Typically, the play’s director determines the actors’ movements and positions on stage. Some directors “pre-block” scenes—map out the actors’ movements outside of rehearsal and then give the actors their blocking....

Deciding upon the best event space or venue is critical to your event’s overall success. While venue planning takes time, it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. For many, professional event planners and amateurs alike, it can be a fun challenge. Assuming that you have already identified the type of event you are planning and its purpose, there are many other factors must be considered as you begin the process of selecting the venue itself....

Knowing how to handle cash flow is vital for the health and well being of any small business, and restaurants often get a bad rap in the business world. Economist like to point out the high failure rate of new restaurants- estimates including two out of three restaurants close in the first year, or three out of four close in the first two years, and so on and so on....

“Pink Lady” is the name of a popular golf tournament format, although it’s not necessarily the most common name for the format: This tournament goes by many other names, including Money Ball, Devil Ball, Lone Ranger, Pink Ball and Yellow Ball. No matter what you call it, it’s a tournament played by teams of four golfers. On each hole, one designated player among those four must contribute to the team score....

Did someone take the time to share information on his or her career with you? If you’ve just conducted an informational interview, it’s always a good idea to send a thank-you email message or note. An informational interview can help you learn more about a job, employer, or career. But it can also help you grow your professional network—if you follow up the right way. The most important thing you can do for your career after an information interview is to write a thank-you letter....

If you have an interview lined up for a chef position, be sure to prepare beforehand. After all, competition for these positions can be stiff. To get ready for a chef interview, you’ll want to research the restaurant, so you can help tailor your answers to suit their needs. You may also want to review the essential skills for a chef and think of examples where you have used these skills successfully in previous food-related positions....

When a company needs to outsource marketing efforts, it is often time to seek out marketing consultants. A marketing consultant is an outside advisor who works with companies to create and implement marketing strategies. A consultant helps create a detailed marketing plan, determine a business’s marketing message, and identify the appropriate marketing mix to get the message out to the target market. Most consultants are also involved in implementing the marketing strategy....

If you’re tired of searching through numerous slips of paper stuffed into shoe boxes or file folders, it’s time to enter the digital age. Storing and finding all of your receipts, as well as organizing them into expense reports, is much easier if you turn paper into digital files. Going digital also allows you to easily locate receipt documentation when you need it by conducting a search based on keywords you recognize, such as groceries, hotels, gas, and car maintenance....

Every episode title of every Grey’s Anatomy episode is taken from the title of a song, which very often may reflect some dramatic theme found in that episode. Here are some of the more famous songs that were used as episode titles the long-running series. Season 1: “A Hard Day’s Night” Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The very first episode title was taken from the Beatles, “A Hard Day’s Night,” the 1964 classic....

Finding the right wholesale distributor can help boost your product business in a big way! Distributors can get your products on the shelves of retailers as well as provide you with many other exciting opportunities and leads. Therefore, it is essential that you prepare your product for distribution success. If your product isn’t ready to go, then you put your business at risk of not generating the sales that you need to succeed....

In text messaging, instant messaging, social media, and other short forms of communication IMY stands for: I Miss You It’s as simple as that. If this acronym was sent to you, somebody thinks you’re special and wants you in his or her life! IMY is a phrase that is often said in real life as a standalone sentence, so don’t be surprised if you see it posted online (directed to you or someone else) or in a text message with no other words or phrases accompanying it....

Woodmizer claims to be the “world leader in the portable sawmill industry.” Regardless of the truth of this claim, there is no doubt that Woodmizer is one of the world’s top manufacturers. In the United States, they have become the go-to company when a sawyer is looking for a reliable, portable sawmill. Their products are geared toward hobbyists and professionals and come in a variety of sizes and price points....

Today, interracial romances are commonly depicted on the small and big screen, alike. But that wasn’t always the case. As recently as the 1960s, cinema featuring interracial love stories faced boycotts and banning in parts of the U.S. Despite such opposition, filmmakers persisted in developing storylines with interracial couples. Often, these movies used the trials and tribulations of racially mixed lovers as a platform to challenge racial constructs and racism generally....

The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) recognizes eleven species of catfish for records and an additional three kinds of bullhead. Here’s some brief information about the most common species found in North American waters. While records are kept for these species based on line class, I’ve only listed the all-tackle records, which are the largest fish certified as caught in a sporting manner using a rod and reel. According to IGFA literature, the black bullhead is found naturally from southern Ontario to the Gulf of Mexico between the Appalachian mountains to Montana, and has been introduced in Arizona, California, and other western states as well as to a few states east of the Appalachians....

Are you a rockstar people person? Have others told you that you have remarkable soft skills such as patience, organization, effective time management, a solid work ethic, and creative thinking? If so, you might well consider interviewing for a job as a call center representative. With over 3 million customer service representatives employed in the U.S., there are positions available in almost every industry. One of the best ways to prepare for a job interview is to review common questions you might be asked....