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Different economic times require different leadership skills.  Leading during prosperity is not the same as carrying a company through tumultuous times.  There are countless leadership competencies—all necessary at different points.  These five however, are critical to leading organizations through—and out of—a turbulent economy.  By narrowly focusing on these core competencies, leadership can build on the skills, behaviors, and knowledge they need to move their companies into the future.  By concentrating on these areas, leaders can ensure that their companies will be poised to catapult ahead of the competition when the economy rebounds. 

Setting the direction—Leaders must define the focus for the organization by developing a vision for the future, along with the strategies for making the changes needed to achieve that vision. 

Aligning people—Leaders can’t move forward without first gaining the support of employees.  By making the vision, objectives, and mission clear to staff, leaders can create the cohesive teams necessary to achieve their goals. 

Motivating and inspiring—Leaders can build enthusiasm and confidence among employees by raising expectations, encouraging them to accept challenges, and instilling a desire for excellence. 

Communicating—Strong communications skills are vital to moving an organization forward.  If leaders keep employees informed and are transparent about changes in the organization, employees will be more secure, focused, and productive. 

Managing Talent—Success can’t happen without engaged employees.  Leaders must nurture and develop people to fill the needs of the organization and help retain talented staff.

Leaders should focus on these five competencies if they want to come through the recession stronger.  But how can leaders improve their skills when development dollars are so limited?  And even if the money is available, it often isn’t practical for organizations to undertake extensive, formal leadership development initiatives during a down-turn.  However, it is possible for organizations to implement development programs cost-effectively.  One example of this is a targeted coaching program where leaders can increase their skills without draining company resources.

Instead of the traditional broad-based, academic-focused programs, organizations can roll out more streamlined approaches like this that support the challenges of key talent and leaders.  The first step is to identify those individuals who will make the biggest impact on the organization’s future. 

By concentrating on a finite number of people and these five competencies, targeted coaching techniques can mobilize a leadership team, increase management capability, lend clarity to the organization’s goals, and help the organization gain momentum while managing through the change.  And since this coaching is done on-the-job in real time, instead of a classroom setting, the organization will realize immediate impact and high value. 

Economic recovery may arrive next quarter or next decade.  Regardless of when it happens, the companies that invest in their key people now, will position themselves for takeoff when the economy rebounds. 

Susan Miele is a senior partner with Camden Consulting Group, a Boston-based consultancy providing integrated talent management solutions for organizational and leadership development.  Camden is a division of Keystone Partners, a career management firm.

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This article compares and contrasts the level of acculturation for two Liberty University students who are also in counseling with Dr. Fernando Garzon, Associate Professor of Psychology at Liberty University.  Hitomi was an informal interview, while Stan was a crisis session to the U.S. culture.

My assessment of acculturation in these individuals includes:  a) language use – Hitomi (Hawkins, 2009) said she reads and writes slower than American students, and struggles with some conversations. Stan does not struggle. However, his native language is important for emotional processing, and Dr. Garzon effectively used language switching (Rivera, 1995) to facilitate this. This helps the client be more spontaneous, less inhibited, and helps bring up repressed memories. (Rivera, 1995). b) generational conflict – both are first-generation intercultural students for approximately five years. Stan’s family in Russia is Christian; Hitomi’s family are atheist, and do not support her religion (Hawkins, 2009). c) persons of color – Stan, a white European has not faced race discrimination. Hitomi, a person of color, has not faced race discrimination, although her circle of friends is limited to Liberty students. d) social supports – both students have primary relationships with Americans. In general, these two students demonstrate biculturalism.

Gladding (2009) informs us that during the initial interview we work with the client to identify the problem. It is important, he tells us, to be flexible with our initial assessment because as we gather more information in future sessions, our view of the problem may change. Assessing a client’s acculturation from an initial interview is not something a counselor would cast in stone; instead, they should reconsider this as more information is revealed in future sessions. As this information is gathered, a counselor would reassess what they have observed about the client’s acculturation as the counseling relationship grows.

As cited by Diller (2007), the work of Marin (1992) views the impact of acculturation based on “the kinds of material that have been gained or lost through acculturation”. Marin’s three levels, and in particular, the immediate level, point to an individual who uses the current language, and associates with the predominant ethnic group of that country. A significant acculturation occurs when they adopt values of the current culture (Diller, 2007). Hitomi left her atheist family and predominantly atheist country to pursue education and life as a Christian. Her values have become increasingly dissimilar to that of her native culture, and for these reasons, my initial assessment is that of intermediate and leaning toward advanced acculturation. With Stan, when asked how his wife was doing, he replied “She hasn’t been very close because of the language barrier.” From this I know she is not Russian, and in future sessions, I can learn her ethnicity.

To help with future assessments, I would like to better understand Japanese gender norms. I felt Hitomi would feel less inhibited speaking to a white female with warmth and empathy. Hill et al. (1988) supports this in his study of counselors using self-disclosure. Their clients reported feeling more normal and reassured, and experiencing greater amounts of insight and sharing. (Kim, B., Hill, C., Gelso, C., Goates, M., Asay, P., and Harbin, J., 2003). In dealing with Russian clients I would want to know more about their grieving process and norms for each gender.

References

Diller, J. V. (2007). Cultural diversity (3rd ed.). Thomson, Brooks/Cole: Belmont, CA.

Gladding, S.T. (2009). Counseling: A comprehensive profession. Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Hawkins, R.  (2009). Counseling 504 Lecture #1. Acculturation 1. [Power Point]. Lynchburg, VA: Liberty University Distance Learning Program.

Kim, B., Hill, C., Gelso, C., Goates, M., Asay, P., and Harbin, J. (2003). Counselor self-disclosure, East Asian American client adherence to Asian cultural values, and counseling process. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 50, 3, 324–332.

Santiago-Rivera, A. (1995). Developing a culturally sensitive treatment modality for bilingual Spanish-speaking clients: incorporating language and culture in counseling. Journal of Counseling & Development, 74, 12-13.

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The view that many Muslim’s have of Christianity helps to bring clarity to some of the issues surrounding extremism. These Muslims do not want to be led away from their faith by mainstream culture, as they believe Christians any many others have. They seek to control the media, as well as the practices of their followers by using force and laws to keep people practicing “pure” Islam. It is easy to understand why such a fear of corruption of faith would exist and such measures to control and convert to strict Islam are taken given the way that many believers of various faiths live today, appearing more like the secular world than those practicing true faith (Liberty University, 2009; Johnson, n.d.)

References
Liberty University (2009). The Middle East, Muslims, and Christians. Liberty University: Lynchburg, VA.
Johnson, J. (n.d.). Islam and Wahhabism. Regent University: Virginia Beach: VA.
McGoldrick, M., Giordano, J., & Garcia-Preto, N. (2005). Ethnicity & Family Therapy. (3rd ed.). Guilford Press: New York, NY.

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In Arab society, Arabs have an external locus of control; that they are bound by external forces beyond their control. They claim that what happens to them is the will of God. Individuals in Arab families are restricted from developing an individuated self. They cannot branch out from the family to do their own thing. If they do, they risk being viewed as deviant and will face condemnation by the father or older sibling.

References

Dwairy, M., Van Sickle, T. (1996). Western psychotherapy in traditional Arabic societies, Clinical Psychology Review, Volume 16, Issue 3, Pages 231-249,.

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This rally is for the constitution the all people believe in less government, not more! This is for preserving democracy and preventing the socialist agenda of the Obama administration. This is for all generations.

Socialist President Obama has spent more money in the 6 months after taking office then any other administration in the past. The group organizing this event is for less taxes and   improving health care. Where this country is founded on free speech, Obama is for intimidation tactics. Obama is for instituting socialism so that there can be government run health care and government run banking system.  The founding fathers are now rolling over in their graves in what they are seeing now.

Rally is going to be held September 12, 2009 at 1pm in front of the United States Federal Courthouse located at 299 E. Broward Blvd.

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Both crimes are despicable, cowardly acts of domestic terrorism. But the disparate treatment of the two brutal cases by both the White House and the media is striking.

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There’s one answer for all of these – Find yourself an Inflatable Party Rental Company. See your kids and their friends bouncing up and down and enjoying their fun on the  inflatable bounce. Even adults take real pleasure in being kids again, standing in line and waiting for their turn to get on that bounce house and do the jumping and bumping with those soft inflatable floors. That is surely a way to set your party apart!

Inflatable Party Rentals along with other party stuffs are offered for a very small fee. You won’t have to worry of paying a huge amount just to add fun to your party. You don’t have to be concerned at all that the products will not hold on because you were able to rent them in such a very small price.  Commercial inflatables are very durable.

What are the things that you should remember if you are going to have inflatables at your parties? Firstly is by making them safe. Don’t set them up on rocky surfaces to avoid the rented products being pierced by those sharp edges. This is especially so when you have kids around and you don’t want them getting hurt when they hit these sharp and hard edges.

Second, make sure you talk to and be able to understand set-up instructions from your rental provider. Inflatables use more than one blower and you should ensure that you have enough circuits to power them all. You don’t want your party being delayed because of such details.

Lastly, you will need a dedicated person to look at your kids and guests playing in the inflatables. Although inflatable games are perfectly safe, dangers arise when there are already too many kids playing with each other inside an inflatable house or climbing on the slides. Sometimes, there are small kids that roam around and will try to mess with the power cords. You don’t these things to be overlooked.

After considering those tips, your party will surely be a blast! Its fun, cheap and safe and you will have a memorable party that you will cherish for a long time.

To The Moon Party Rentals is the Inflatable Party Rental Company in Fort Worth, Texas who can help you have an Amazing Party. Visit Fort Worth Inflatable Party Rentals website and make your party a sure blast!

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Well….we’ve come a long way since the days of the backyard sprinkler. One of our most popular items right now are inflatable water slides. Water slides come in all shapes and sizes. There are slides with pools, without pools, inflatable slip and slides, slides with sprinklers and slides in every theme imaginable.

And are they just for kids? Nope….they’re for ALL ages. And they’re loved by all ages.

When we first bought our inflatable slip and slide we sent it up to a friend’s house for a trial run. Their kids are a little younger than ours and we like to get their thoughts our newer pieces of equipment. We found out after their party that although the kids had a great time, it was the PARENTS who really enjoyed the equipment.

Evidently a slip n slide is a huge amount of fun for parents who are stressed out after a long busy day.

Where can these units be used? Anywhere you have a power supply and water supply. Most units have a continual mist of water running over them at all times so they need to be within 50’ of a water connection and of course, since they’re inflated by a blower, you also need a power supply within 50’.

And water slides are not just for back yard parties. More and more they’re being used for company picnics, summer camps and special events.”So, if you’re looking to add a “splash” to a hot summer party….think Water Slide!

To The Moon Party Rentals have been helping people plan fantastic parties for over 15 years. For more information, please visit the Fort Worth Party Rentals website: www.ToTheMoonPartyRentals.com,  or give them a call at 817-308-6962. The can also be reached via email: tothemoonpartyrentals@yahoo.com

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Inflatable Sumo Wrestling

In this hilarious game, teens strap themselves into enormous inflatable sumo suits and try to topple each other over. When the unlucky contestant tips over, there’s no getting up easily in this big round sumo suit. Teens love the physical aspect of this game and parent’s like the fact that it’s a safe and fun way to be competitive. This inflatable outdoor game doesn’t require a lot of space. The mat is approximately 16 feet in circumference – perfect for those with a limited amount of outdoor space.

Human Bowling

Everyone has a blast with the human bowling inflatable rental. It’s just as much fun to roll your friend down the enormous inflatable bowling lane as it is to get strapped into the 4 foot steel ball itself and try to knock down the pins. Human bowling requires a fairly large space with its 30ft by 8ft area. This game is great if you’ve got a larger outdoor area or will be renting a park for the party.

The Rock Climbing Wall

This outdoor activity isn’t inflatable, but several piece of solid plastic that the rental company will assemble upon delivery. Having a rock climbing wall at the party is sure to be something that will be talked about and remembered. The wall is a physical and comparatively competitive activity for more mellow crowds that aren’t interested in dueling head to head. A harness is included so teens can take chances and push their limits while still feeling safe and secure. Since the mass of the rock climbing wall is vertical instead of horizontal, it requires very little space and is well suited for smaller yards.

Inflatable Slip and Slide

This isn’t the tiny strip of plastic you remember as a kid! The inflatable slip and slide is gigantic at 12 feet wide and 30 feet long. It’s made with super slick lanes and an extra padded back and sides for hours of entertainment. These inflatable rentals only require a garden hose to get the party slipping and sliding. The inflatable slip and slide is great idea for younger teens with lots of energy and a perfect compliment to a pool party.

Trying to find something that both parents and teens can agree on can be challenging at best. The last thing any teen wants at their party is for guests to be bored or have their parent’s organizing activities. Outdoor rentals give teens the opportunity to enjoy some structured chaos, burn off lots of energy, and have a lot of fun.

To The Moon Party Rentals specializes in inflatable bounce house, sumo suits, and other party rentals. For additional information you can visit www.ToTheMoonPartyRentals.com.

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Well, the names pretty much stay true to the definitions. When having a party, whether you have children or it’s just the adults, renting “inflatables”, “jumpers” and “inflatable bounce houses” is the way to go in terms of smuggling and infusing 100% pure fun into the atmosphere and equation.

In other words, party rentals=special occasion fun, for any occasion and more importantly, all occasions!

Some people think that party rentals and inflatable jumpers, even in the fair weather city of Fort Worth, Texas, are only for summer, spring and fall. Well, actually winter is the time when more and more Texans are going indoors to auditoriums to experience the joy of jumpers and instant excitement of inflatables. Not every Fort Worth party rentals jumper inflatables company is the one to choose.

In fact, according to the most recent research on the subject, statistical data has produced some very important questions that need to be asked and then answered by the Fort Worth party rentals and inflatables company that you choose to ensure that you have chosen the very best.

For the sake of just giving the facts, below is listed the top 5 questions that you need to consider before joining in the fun and the answers following them:

1.What type of events do they host?

The best Fort Worth party inflatables company must provide fun for just about any event such as birthday parties, corporate parties, fundraisers, church socials, school carnivals, or any other special event.

2.Can they set up on concrete?

In most cases, yes. Usually when people ask this question they are referring to setting up in their driveways. The only requirement is that the best Fort Worth party rentals / inflatables company have to be able to stake the bouncer to the ground to keep it from moving or blowing over.

3.What is the age recommendation?

The best Fort Worth inflatables company will always tell you on their website that Bouncers are recommended for children ages 2-14.

4.Are the bouncers safe?

The bouncers are very kid safe. They are enclosed, except for the entrances which have a safety net, so kids will not fall out or get hurt.

5.What are bouncers made of?

The bouncers are made of commercial quality, 18-ounce, heavy-duty, fire resistant vinyl which is safe and durable.

To The Moon Party Rentals is the best Fort Worth Party Rentals company. Book your weekend of fun Now at 1-817-308-6962. Also be sure to visit your Fort Worth Party Rental Company for a $25 discount on your first rental! Delivering Fun to YOUR next party.

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With chair cover rentals, you can disguise any old chair with elegant linen chair covers. These are quite a bit cheaper than renting party chairs. Just borrow chairs from friends if the ones you have aren’t enough, then throw some covers on them and your guests will be none the wiser.

If this is an outdoor party, nobody will think anything of using plastic silverware. Nature and plastic just seem to go together, don’t they? Right, so you don’t need to worry about buying expensive silverware specifically for your guests. You can even cut the cost of plastic silverware in half by purchasing “sporks” instead of forks and spoons.

Tables are an easy fix as well. Just like chair covers, you can rent table linens as well. There are cheap wedding linens at any linens rental facility. You can gather up as many card tables as you can find and disguise these with rented linens as well.

As with almost any other product, you can find the best deals for all your party rental needs on the internet. With a little bit of research you can save loads of cash, and it will take only a few minutes of your time. If you go online you can see customer reviews, prices, selection, and everything else you might want to know.

To The Moon Party Rentals even offer special deals depending on where you are located, so it might be a good idea to add that into your search. For example, if you live in Fort Worth and are looking for elegant chair cover rentals, type in “chair cover rentals Fort Worth,” and up will come a party rentals or wedding linens company close to your location.

You may want to find a broad range of party supplies, and then it might be a good idea to search simply for party rentals. You might be able to find special deals depending on how many items you are renting, or discounts on specific products that they may be discontinuing.

If this is the case, you may even be able to buy them from the company for relatively cheap rather than rent, which might be a good idea if you plan on having more parties in the future. If you would rather continue to rent, however, certain companies do give discounts to returning customers as well. You should keep this in mind; save all of your receipts and information, so that you will have it available if proof is needed.

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