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The Psychology of Success:

How To Think & Grow Rich

Do you know what makes the difference between successful people and most people? If you are looking to build great success and wealth in all areas of your life, this week's premier show is a must. This show will cover an overview of the Development Connection and elaborate on how the host weekly mini-training lessons can benefit you over time. The discussion will revolve around how each of us can develop success using the same thinking and philosophies as Napoleon Hill, Andrew Carnegie and Wallace Wattles. But first, we must learn how to change our MINDSET and train the subconscious mind (the emotional mind) to accept only positive convictions. You will get a clear understanding of how your mind works and this understanding will assist you in making the decision to have massive success! Learn why it's imperative to have a vision for your life and how Big Dreams = Big Money!

The Law of Attraction in Action

GUEST Andria Wingerter, Law of Attraction Practitioner & Intuitive Coach

Have you heard about the law of attraction? The universal law of attraction simply says that you attract into your life whatever you think about. This week ont he show we will discuss: (1) How to tap into the law of attraction; (2) How to use the law of attraction concepts in business and career development; and (3) How to increase your abundance through a few simple steps. My guest for the show will be law of attraction facilitator and trainer Andria Wingerter, who specialize in the law of attraction concepts. Tune in to the show to learn how you can put the law of attraction into action for yourself starting today.

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Oprah’s Law of Attraction Expert Michael J. Losier

www.lawofattractionbook.com

Interview with John Assaraf one of the featureded teachers in The Secret Movie

Guest John Assaraf, a featured teacher in The Secret Movie, world renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and co-Author of the book, " The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordidary Life"

Imagine what it would be like if we didn't upgrade our cell phones or computers from the 1980's. The time is now to upgrade your brain and strategies if you want to win at the game of business. New York Times best-selling author John Assaraf and business growth expert Murray Smith have written a life-changing business book for the 21st century titled, THE ANSWER: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life. Drawing upon the latest brain research, we will talk to John about quantum science and how you can actually rewire your brain for success so that you can ultimately create the life you've always wanted. Tune in to the show to learn about neuro-reconditioning; how to overcome any obstacle and accomplish your dreams of financial freedom; and how to change your thinking to achieve success in any entrepreneurial endeavor.

www.readtheanswer.com

The Science of Getting Rich:

Lessons from Wallace D. Wattles, Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, and Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith

Are you ready to take your life, career, and faith to the next level? Then this week’s show is for you! We will be discussing how to get the conscious mind, subconscious mind, and body working in harmony in order to attain wealth. First, you must understand that there is a science to getting rich, an exact path and duplication is key. Tune in to the show to learn more about the Law of Vibration and Attraction (everything vibrates, our thoughts control our paradigms which dictates what we attract) and The Law of Cause and Effect (whatever you send into the Universe comes back. Action and re-action are equal and opposite.) Please come with an open-mind for change. I will be sharing what I learned in the course of this program and introduce you to another source of income that Bob Proctor made available to me. You will not believe the possibilities.

Interview with Self Made Billionaire Bill Bartmann:

Overcoming Adversity & Challenges in Life to Reach Abundant Success in Business

Bill Bartmann is the "Billionaire Business Coach". He is the leading authority on entrepreneurship in America. He has created seven successful businesses in seven different industries, including a $3.5 billion, 3900 employee international company that he started from his kitchen table with a $13,000 loan. He has been named National Entrepreneur Of the Year by NASDAQ, USA Today, Merrill Lynch and the Kauffman Foundation. Mr. Bartmann is willing to share his life experiences with us as entrepreneurs to steer us down the right road. He will give you the tools you need whether or not you are wanting to start your business or if you have been in business for years. His early life consisted of poverty and hardship: Homeless by the age of 14, street gang member and drug addict in his later teens, a failed business in his early twenties and over one million dollars in debt as a result of that failed business. As a result of those early “failures” he is the man he is today: Founder of 7 successful businesses in 7 different industries, net worth of over $1 billion dollars. Join us as we talk about strategies to overcome life struggles and techniques to handle adversity in business.

Finding Your Power Within

With Guest Dr. John Spencer Ellis, CEO, The Spencer Institute for Life Coaching.

Are you feeling stuck with where you are in your career or in your life? Are you unable to make changes or break through past beliefs? Well, understand that with all that is going on in our society today, now more than ever before, we must have an action plan to take us to the next level of success in our lives. On this week's show, we will be discussing personal development strategies and a new movie called "The Compass." This movie, produced and directed by Dr. Ellis is a dynamic response to helping us stay positive in times of change. The movie will help you get from where you are to where you want to be in life. We will discuss the importance of destroying self-limiting beliefs and how to condition yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically to create your strategy of success.

The Healing Power of Positive Thinking
Did you know that positive thinking can actually settle your mind? Well, it’s important to know that brain behavior accounts for a great deal of the thought and activity in human functioning. From abnormal psychology we learn that when a person is under less stress, or learns how to alleviate stress through mental healing and positive thinking, the killer cells that protect the body's immune system are more abundant and numerous in the immune system. When someone is more prone to stress, their killer cells are at a lower count, resulting in illness; either in the long-term (high risk of cancer, heart disease) or short term (cold, flu). Join us as we talk about “mental healing” and how to get to a place of internal peace. Learn how to create a positive belief system, how to use positive affirmations, and how to use mind power to reach success.

Entrepreneurial Mastery:

The ABC's of Starting A New Business
Guest Lisa Goodman - Director, Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to save on taxes in the United States is to own your own business? Yes, with business ownership you may be able to write off a percentage of the items that you can't when you work for someone else; like gas & electric, phones, internet service, auto principal & insurance, etc, etc, etc. The bottom line is –this all reduces the income you have to pay taxes on - much of what you would have to pay for if you did not have a business!! So tune in to learn why it so important to STOP thinking like an individual and START thinking like an ENTITY! My guest will be Ms. Lisa Goodman from the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia.
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Putting Your Wealth Plan on Auto-Pilot

Real Estate Investing Strategies to use even in a slow market
Have you ever thought about investing in real estate but didn’t know where to begin? Did you know that you can use real estate – in any market condition - to build wealth? Well, believe it or not, the market that we are in today is the best time to buy real estate to build your investment portfolio. Learn the importance of “buying” properties when the market is down, and “selling” when the market is up. We’ll share tips and techniques to get you started on your road to real estate investing and help you to understand: (1) What to look for in your first deal; (2) How to do some quick analysis; (3) Where to find good deals; (4) Whether you need to utilize a growth model or income model as a buying strategy; (5) How to determine your exit strategy before you buy. Tune in to hear how important buying income properties can be to your wealth-building plan.

www.reia.com

Creating the Life You Truly Desire

Through The Power of Unleashing Your Inner Strengths

With Guest Karim Hajee, Award Winning Television Reporter in the US & Canada and Developer

of the Amazing Creating Power System

Do you realize that you have incredible powers within that can change your life? For the past 20 years Mr. Hajee has been teaching individuals how to quiet their minds and develop their intuition and change their lives in ways they never thought possible. He learned how to tap into his subconscious mind from his mother when he was a teenager living in Kenya, East Africa. Her mother who discovered this system while she lived in India in turn, taught her. If you would like to learn how to master your inner powers to live an abundant life then you need to tune in to the show to learn: How to tap into your inner strengths; how to bring more fulfillment to your life; how to eliminate fear and anxiety; and how to turn anger into power.

www.creatingpower.com

Creating Change in Your Personal Life

GUEST Nichelle Early, President Preaching Women Online Magazine

Have you been thinking about making some major changes or small alterations in your life? Change in our lives is an opportunity for us to grow. Ask yourself this question: “What is it that I really want out of life?” Well, the time to make a change is today! With so much going on in our economy and within Corporate America, there is no better time than the present to make some positive changes in your life. If it’s bad habits that you want to change, you can do it. If it’s attitude problems that you want to change, you can do it. Even if its learned helplessness that you picked up from your family upbringing, you can change that too. It’s time to get rid of the guilt, shame, and baggage that you have been carrying for so long. Tune in to the show to learn how to create positive change in your life through hope, faith and creating an optimistic ‘explanatory style.’ Remember, my success depends on your success, so let’s make this happen! Guest Nichelle Early, President/Founder Preaching Women Online Magazine.

www.preachingwoman.com

Entrepreneurial Mastery:

Can Real Estate Investment Still Be a Good Business Option?

With Guest Anthony "Von" Mickle Author of the book " Real Estate for Real

People: A Guide to Achieving Profitability in Residential Real Estate Investing"

So, are you still thinking about becoming an entrepreneur but do not know what type business to choose? Well, what about real estate? Believe it or not, investing in real estate may still be one of the best investment possibilities. In spite of what we are hearing in the media about the economy and declining property values, this may actually be the best time to pick up a few undervalued properties. After all, the best strategy to invest in anything is to buy when the prices are low and the supply is plentiful so you can get in at rock bottom prices. Tune in to the show to learn about the normal cycles of real estate, which strategies are best to utilize in a down market, and techniques to become an entrepreneur.

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Creating the Life you Desire

through The Science of Happiness

Are you stressed out? Are you are worrier? Did you know that happiness is a choice? New research shows that humans have more control over their happiness than previously thought. Being happier can happen when we change on many levels: our activities, mental shifts, and our daily environment. A little worry can be healthy; however, a lot of worry can be toxic. On this week’s show, we will talk about the science of happiness, how to stop worrying and start living, and how to transform worry into inner calm. Tune in to the show to learn how to get from where you are to where you want to be. Don’t worry … be happy!

Human Capital Development:

Strategies to Grow Your Business Through Your People

With Featured Guest Dave Anderson, Author of the book “Up Your Business: 7 Steps to Fix, Build, or Stretch Your Organization" and newest book "Selling Above the Crowd"

Peak performance author, trainer and speaker for sales and leadership, Dave Anderson walks the talk of a leader. He has led some of the most successful retail automotive dealerships in the country; most recently heading up a dealership with more than $300 million sales. He will share strategies on how to develop your human capital; how to develop a more effective leadership style, how to redefine expectations; and develop a line of attack for hiring and accountability.

"Dave Anderson has 'been there and done that' and better than most ever dream of doing. His background, experience and ability to communicate will make Selling Above The Crowd an invaluable asset to those who aspire to be more, do more and have more. The 365 Strategies are valuable lessons for building not only a sales career, but for building a life."

Zig Ziglar, Author and Motivational Speaker

www.learntolead.com

Change Management:

Understanding and Leading Corporate Culture Change

As the economy has experienced a continuing downward trend, many organizations are also faced with many difficult challenges to reduce costs and increase efficiency in order to maintain a competitive advantage. This is often played out in the workplace as “corporate culture change initiatives.” When leading or managing change within an organization, it is very important to understand the change cycle and the emotional sides of change that individuals will go through. It is natural and common for people to respond to change with emotions of fear and resistance; however, resistance to change often manifests in the behaviors and reactions of employees and managers. With this comes emotional stress, lost productivity, and feelings of doubt. Join us on this weeks show as we talk about organizational change and how to manage employee expectations during times of change.

Conflict Management:

Handling Difficult Clients and Customers
GUEST Theresa Gale, President, Transform, Inc., a Client Relationship Management Firm

Are you having problems managing conflict with your customers or clients? If so, you need to understand that success with difficult individuals is a mindset and emotional intelligence plays a vital role in conflict resolution. We have to stop reacting to difficult customers/clients and start thinking through the situation by developing coping strategies for dealing with difficult individuals. By changing how we respond to conflict, we can actually reduce its harmful effects and maximize its useful benefits. Tune in to the show to learn how to utilize effective conflict resolution strategies and the critical mistakes to avoid when negotiating with your clients; how to seek a collaborative outcome; how to employ emotional intelligence skills to handle difficult customers; and how to use a proactive relationship recovery plan to handle customer complaints. Guest Theresa Gale-President, Transform, Inc., an organizational consulting and client relationship management firm

www.transforminc.com

The Middle Management Challenge:

How to get Promoted in Corporate America
Have you been thinking about moving up in your organization? Do you know what it takes to be promoted within your own company, or in corporate America? As you look around to see who is getting promoted into leadership positions today, have you noticed that it is not always the smartest, the most successful worker, or the most competent? Why do you think that is true? It’s because being competent is only one factor in the promote-ability equation. So if you are wondering why it is you are not getting promoted to a leadership position and/or you are feeling “trapped” in the middle then you need to gain the broader perspective that could open up your career ”Tune in to the show to learn what unique competencies and capabilities companies and top executives are looking for in the people they promote.

Managing & Motivating Four Generations in the Workplace
Managers… listen up! Did you know that for the first time in American history that we have four different generations working side-by-side in the workplace? With four generations now active in the workforce, the potential for misunderstanding, frustration, and conflict is on the rise; and … the results of these challenges puts increasing pressure on the productivity and cohesiveness within teams and across workgroups. This new multi-generational workplace is a complex and dynamic phenomenon that requires flexibility and a special skill set from everyone involved, especially leaders. Because managers play a key role in how different generations will interact with each other in the workplace, it is imperative that managers learn how to incorporate different motivational techniques into their management and leadership styles. In line with this, we will discuss the different generations currently in the workforce, explore the different generations’ characteristics and habits, identify the events that helped shape these specific work patterns, and talk about the factors that influence and motivate workers of different generational groups. If you are a manager or supervisor it is very important for you to learn how to break down communication barriers between the different generations and help your team members to work more effectively with members of all cohorts. Tune in to the show to learn what motivates individuals in each generation and gain some practical strategies for narrowing the generation gap.

Developing Yourself as a Leader:

The Foundation of Leadership
It’s time to move beyond being a manager - and become a leader! Do you desire a management position within your organization but do not know how to get it? Or, are you a manager who needs leadership training to step into a leadership role or who is about to take on a new leadership assignment? From our leadership development training series, we will be discussing the foundation of leadership and how to prepare for a leadership position. So if you have ever wondered what specific skills senior management looks for when promoting future leaders, this show is for you. We will be discussing different leadership styles, strategies for being noticed and selected to be a leader and qualities senior management looks for in candidates for leadership positions. Finally, we will help you to understand the challenges you will face as a leader and discuss proven methods used to help emerging leaders improve their leadership skills. Join us to learn how to enhance your own leadership capabilities.

An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EQ):

Skills to put you on the fast track to Success!

GUEST Lisa Griebel, EQ Facilitator/Principal, Crescendo Inc., A Performance Consulting Firm

Do you need "advance skills" to move ahead in your career? Have you ever wondered why some people move up the corporate ladder quickly, while others are stuck in lower level positions? Tune in this week to learn how to enhance your self-awareness and make emotions work for you to build more productive relationships-professionally and personally. Understanding and improving the connection between emotions and actions is crucial to business and personal success. Without such insights, even seemingly successful relationships may be courting disaster. Emotional intelligence (EI) and emotional intelligence training are very hot topics in today's workplace. Now you can actually learn how to develop and enhance the skills that will positively impact your work-and in doing so, tap into a whole new level of achievement in your career and personal life. Guest will be Lisa Griebel, Organization Performance Consultant and EQ Facilitator of Emotional Quotient Inventory ( EQ-i®)

www.crescendoinc.com

Developing Your EQ Competencies:

Skill Building Techniques to help Use Smart Emotions

GUEST Byron Stock, EQ Consultant & Author of book “Smart Emotions for Busy People”

Did you know that your emotions can control your success? Your ability to manage your emotions and the emotions of others is very important to personal, career, and leadership development success. Managing your emotions can actually help you to relieve stress and improve your work performance. According to research from HeartMath clinical studies, the heart is immediately affected by emotional change, and in turn, profoundly affects the brains cognitive processes, including mental clarity, strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication skills. By being aware of your emotions and being able to manage your emotions, you will be able to choose the emotions you need to experience, to reach peak performance. Learn about some of the problems caused by mismanaged emotions and how it can impact your life. Tune in to the show to gain knowledge about skill-building techniques that will help you to use smart emotions. My guest will be Byron Stock Author of the book "Smart Emotions For Busy Business People”.

www.byronstock.com

Community Leadership:

An Introduction to Non-profit organization Infrastructure180

GUEST Tina Williams, Founder Infrastructure 180, Inc.
Are you interested in community service? Infrastructure180, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides a platform for strategic collaboration amongst individuals and entities focusing on socially responsible economic infrastructure transformation in Pan-African and African Diaspora communities. This organization has embarked upon a project dealing with the economics of youth recidivism (repeat criminal behavior) and they want to share information on how you can contribute to this current documentary project. We will be discussing factors contributing to the recidivism rate among youth, strategies to reduce youth recidivism, and the psychology of persistent youth offending. Tune in to the show to learn more about recidivism and how you can contribute to this community development project.

www.infrastructure180.org

SHRM		Society for Human Resource Management
SIOP		Society for Industrial and Organizational Organization Psychology (SIOP) This site provides information on workplace related news articles and research on workplace behavior.
CCL®		The Center For Creative Leadership (CCL®) is an international institute devoted to leadership research and white papers on current issues in leadership and leadership development.
EI Consortium		An Emotional Intelligence Consortium dedicated to research on emotions and emotional intelligence in the workplace. This site provides free information and white papers on emotional intelligence research.
Bureau of Labor and Statistics		US Department of Labor (BLS), the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. View definitions and explanations of labor force concepts.
EEOC		Equal Employment Opportunity Commission , learn about workplace laws and regulations.
Real Estate Investment Resources
REIA		National Real Estate Investment Association , Where you can go to find real estate investment clubs throughout the country. REIA's mission is to develop, support and promote local real estate investor organizations while serving the interests of the real estate investment industry through networking and education. Find a club in your area.
		Dr. Amy Hymes joins Dr. Warren Bennis & Jim Rohn in a new book, Yes You Can! *Reaching Your Potential While Achieving Greatness* SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE— Dr. Amy Hymes, keynote speaker and author, has been selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Yes You Can; a highly successful book series from Tennessee based Insight Publishing. The book features best-selling authors Dr. Warren Bennis (on Becoming a Leader) and Jim Rohn (7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness.) Dr. Amy Hymes, Bennis, and Rohn are joined by other well known authors and speakers, each offering time-tested strategies for success in frank and intimate interviews. For more information on Dr. Amy Hymes and to order your copy of Yes You Can, contact: Hymes & Associates Consulting at (703) 873-7086. www.amyhymes.com www.hymesandassociates.com

The Development Connection 2008