Business Made Simple

The business of business isn't really all that complicated as we sometimes make it my friends. While there is, of course, specific knowledge required for specific industries, these thoughts come from 25 yrs of trial and error and encapsulates everything that you'll need to know to survive and thrive in today's business world my friends!

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EMOTIONS

1. How to Become More Optimistic

1. EXPECT something wonderful to happen every day.
2. TREAT people as you'd want to be treated.
3. DON'T waste breath fighting about things you can't change.
4. CONCENTRATE on the job at hand, not the results you seek.
5. ASSUME other people mean well.
6. AVOID depressing people and conversations.
7. EAT something delicious every day.
8. TURN OFF the background television.
9. ADOPT an attitude of gratitude.
10. REMEMBER that the best is yet to come.

2. How to Eliminate Stress

1. CULTIVATE the patience and perspective to let go of your results.
2. FOCUS on what you're doing now rather than the results.
3. IF you're overworked, negotiate a more reasonable workload.
4. CUT your hours to the "sweet spot," which is about 40 hours a week.
5. AVOID people who won't or can't control their own stress.
6. FIND a place where you can work quietly away from distractions.
7. TURN OFF news programming that's designed to rile you up.
8. TURN DOWN projects that you can't do well.
9. STOP arguing with fools and strangers online.
10. ARRANGE tasks consecutively rather than trying to multitask.

3. How to Overcome Fear

1. CONFRONT your fears head on to reduce their power.
2. IMAGINE dealing with the fear to make it less daunting.
3. REMEMBER that fear is just excitement in disguise.
4. USE fear to spawn the energy you need to perform well.

4. How to Cope With Rejection

1. REALIZE that rejection is just a difference of opinion.
2. UNDERSTAND that rejection only hurts because you let it.
3. REMEMBER that every rejection moves you closer to your goal.
4. KEEP other opportunities in reserve so you can quickly move on.

5. How to Rise Above Failure

1. CREATE goals that motivate you to achieve something possible.
2. ALWAYS write goals down; display them where you'll see them.
3. DECIDE by saying "I must..." or "I will..." rather than "I'll try...."
4. BREAK your big goals into smaller, measurable milestones.
5. CHECK whether you're moving toward or away from your goals.
6. WELCOME setbacks because they'll hone your plan.
7. REMEMBER that the only true failure is failing to take action.

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR CAREER

6. How to Achieve Your Dream Job

1. KNOW what would constitute your dream job.
2. FIND role models and incorporate their way of thinking.
3. HAVE the courage to sacrifice your security.
4. LEARN to sell your ideas and yourself.
5. CREATE a plan and start executing it today.
6. ADJUST your goal as you learn more about yourself.

7. How to Attain Career Security

1. LIVE below your means until you've got six months of income saved.
2. DEVELOP expertise that makes it less likely you'll be fired.
3. CULTIVATE new opportunities and record them in an escape plan.

8. How to Get More Done Each Day

1. DON'T take calls from people you don't know, unless you're working in telesales or product support.
2. USE email instead of time-consuming voice mail
3. LIMIT your chitchat with co-workers.
4. TURN OFF "alerts" that interrupt your thinking.
5. KEEP TRACK of how you spend time; that's half the battle.
6. REMEMBER that 20 percent of your actions produce 80 percent of your results.
7. ONLY DO the 20 percent that produces the 80 percent of your results.
8. PRIORITIZE based on what accomplishes the most with the least effort.

9. How to Use LinkedIn Effectively

1. YOUR personal brand will define how people see you.
2. GET a professional portrait and expunge unprofessional ones.
3. CUSTOMIZE your résumé to match your career goals.
4. SOLICIT recommendations that are realistic and relevant.
5. AVOID blogging, unless you're being paid to do so.
6. KEEP your irrelevant opinions off the internet.

10. How to Land a Job Interview

1. CREATE and sell your own job description, if possible.
2. GET a current employee to recommend you, if possible.
3. CUSTOMIZE your résumé to match the job description.
4. EXPLAIN "who I am" in terms of the specific job.
5. DESCRIBE specifically how you helped former employers, not what you did.
6. INCLUDE benefits that echo phrases from the job description.

11. How to Ace a Job Interview

1. DON'T put all your eggs in this one basket.
2. FIND out all you can about the hiring firm.
3. DEVISE questions that show you've done your research.
4. REHEARSE answers to the standard questions.
5. WEAR what you'd wear if you worked there; don't be late.
6. GET the offer, then decide whether you really want the job.

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES

12. What Great Bosses Believe About Their Jobs

1. BUSINESS is an ecosystem, so cooperate, don't fight.
2. COMPANIES are communities, so treat people as individuals.
3. MANAGEMENT is service, so make others successful first.
4. EMPLOYEES are your peers, so treat them like adults.
5. MOTIVATE with vision, because fear only paralyzes.
6. CHANGE is growth, so welcome rather than shun it.
7. TECHNOLOGY eliminates busywork and frees creativity.
8. WORK is fun, so don't turn it into a chore.

13. How to Create Loyal, Effective Employees

1. MANAGE individuals, not numbers.
2. ADAPT your style to each person.
3. MEASURE what's truly relevant.
4. ONLY one priority per person.
5. STAY even-tempered.
6. TAKE responsibility for your low performers.
7. SHARE your thoughts and ideas.
8. ASK questions rather than providing answers.
9. TREAT everyone as equally as possible.
10. DON'T expect more than you're willing to give.
11. EXPLAIN the reasoning behind your decisions.
12. DON'T prevaricate, decide now!

14. How to Hire a Top Performer

1. KNOW exactly whom you're looking for.
2. CONSTANTLY seek viable candidates.
3. LOOK for character, not experience.
4. RESILIENCE is the mark of potential greatness.
5. SEEK out the self-motivated.
6. ATTITUDE is all-important.
7. DON'T settle for canned references.

15. How to Hold a Productive Meeting

1. HAVE an agenda before you meet.
2. PROVIDE background information.
3. DON'T let the meeting meander.
4. DOCUMENT what decisions were made.

16. How to Offer Constructive Criticism

1. ADDRESS undesirable behaviors when they happen.
2. OFFER praise, then identify the behavior you want changed.
3. ASK questions to understand the "why" behind the behavior.
4. AGREE upon a plan to change the behavior.
5. MONITOR and reinforce the changed behavior.

17. How to Redirect a Complainer

1. SCHEDULE a conversation when they try to start one.
2. SET the agenda for the conversation as a "problem-solving" session.
3. LISTEN respectfully to the entire complaint.
4. ASK what the complainer plans to do.
5. CONFIRM that your advice is truly wanted.
6. PROVIDE your best advice (if it's wanted).
7. END the conversation at the first "Yeah, but...."

18. How to Fire Somebody

1. TELL it like it is without the biz-blab.
2. SHOW empathy for your co-workers.
3. EXPLAIN why it's happening, as far as you legally can.
4. CUT quickly, heal, and move on.

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR CO-WORKERS

19. The Ten Types of Annoying Co-Workers

1. WAFFLERS can't decide, so force the issue.
2. CONQUERORS must win, so make them team leaders.
3. DRAMATISTS crave attention, so ignore them.
4. ICONOCLASTS break rules needlessly, so avoid them.
5. DRONERS are boring, so find something else to do.
6. FRENEMIES sabotage, so keep them at arm's length.
7. TOADIES are irrelevant; be polite but ignore them.
8. VAMPIRES leach energy, unless you stay upbeat.
9. PARASITES steal credit, so track who's contributed.
10. GENIUSES are all talk, so pester them until they deliver.

20. How to Earn the Respect of Your Peers

1. BE yourself rather than your role.
2. SHOW interest in other people.
3. SHARE the limelight.
4. DRESS and groom to match your ambitions.
5. PAUSE before speaking to mentally frame your thoughts.
6. SPEAK from your chest without verbal tics or an end of sentence rise in pitch.

I am sure there are a ton more my friends Do you have any you want to add to this list?