Winter 2005

Volume 3 No. 4

In this issue:

• Coach Cubas' Commentary

• Guest Expert

• Business Bonus

• Advisory Board

• Pocket Coach

• Enterprise Dynamics

• Brain Food

"The One With the Shortest Learning Curve LEADS™
M. Cubas

Upcoming Events

January 23, 2006, EMBA Sessions. Global access via telephone. Enroll today!

January 27, 2006, Michelle Cubas is a Panel Speaker, Women's Leadership Conference,Tucson, Arizona.

May 17, 2006—eWomen Publishing Network Teleclass—Armchair Publisher, Michelle Cubas, clues you in to using recordings to get your book finished. Global access via telephone.

Coach Cubas' Commentary
Thoughts on how to build an in-house creative "department" whether you're one or many!

This strategy takes more than hiring the best talent. It requires the leader to ask the tough questions.

Click here to learn more and tune in.

Guest Expert

Elizabeth B. Karabatsos, Founder

Karabatsos and Associates

(602) 956-3317

Elizabeth B. Karabatsos is the founder of Karabatsos and Associates, since 1996, an Arizona Business Consulting and Mediation Service firm. Karabatsos has served in both the Legislative and Executive Branches of the U. S. Government, two Arizona State Government Departments, and as Director of Government and Civic Affairs, General Manager and Ombudsman for a large aerospace manufacturer. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education and a Master's Degree in Organizational Management. For a 30 minute, no cost, no obligation orientation session, call 602-956-3317.

This month, Elizabeth Karabatsos shares her insights and significant experiences in the world of mediation. This process is a positive, cost-effective alternative to a lawsuit.

Click here to learn more on how to protect yourself from litigation . . .

Would you like to be a Guest Expert?

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Bonus Bounty

This issue's Bonus Bounty is the Verbal Advantage Executive Pack. It includes a 40-minute coaching session.

Everyone is listening to how you express yourself.

Make it count!

    • Is your vocabulary shallow?

    • Are you afraid of using the wrong word?

    • Do you have "big" word phobia?

    • Have a vocabulary hangover from high-school?

Your progress starts by clicking here Verbal Advantage Executive Pack.

Advisory Board (AB)
This column is designed to stimulate ideas and serve your board and organization relationships. Quarterly, we will use these topics in our P.O.D.S.™ (Points of Data Sessions™).

Have you appointed your AB yet? Too small a business, you say? Think again.

You can appoint experts in areas where you need to fill in the expertise blanks. Consider the people you hire to help you like your CPA, your doctor, your coach.

Be clear about what they will receive as a benefit to serving on your AB. You will be pleasantly surprised by people's willingness to help you achieve your dreams. Make them part of it and bring them along as you make progress. Publish an annual report/executive summary you can use as a marketing piece as well as offer your board members quality exposure.

Click here to learn more.

Client Bonus Portfolio to help you organize your thoughts. Enroll for your complimentary 30-minute coaching session Today!

Pocket Coach

Positive Potentials Pocket Coach Sessions provide “Snapshots” of key marketing and skill strategies to “shorten your learning curve!™” The EMBA Certification System does just that. Think of us as your personal confidence builder.

Pocket Coach Discussion Points:

Please help me bring civility back to daily business and personal interaction. Are you tired of rude phone calls, people slamming doors in your face, grabbing and pushing in lines?

Use these simple steps to set you apart from the unruly "barbarians", who take finger lickin' good to new heights! Yes, even table manners continue to count. Beware the "lip smacker" when it comes to promotion. More careers have been undermined at the dining table.

Also, here's a bonus to get you started on your way to the top! Join less that 3% of the winners of the world who correspond in writing, not by email!

Visit http://www.sendoutcards.com. Your login Cubas Sunshine, same for the password. I have a sampler for you. Enjoy.

Correspondence is a best practice to put into your daily routine.It will boost your business and place you high above the mediocre, "Nice to meet you crowd.

“I welcome you to lead the revolution away from credentials to traits and performance!” Michelle Cubas 

The Ultimate Benefit to You and Your Team?

When a team or individual completes Pocket Coaching on a consistent cycle, confidence and performance SOAR! Everyone ascends.

Pocket Coach addresses and supports what today’s businessperson NEEDS to know NOW! It is ideal for—

• Small business owners

• Corporate executives on a leadership path

• Recently promoted managers and executives

• Business unit department heads

• Individuals on an upwardly mobile career path

• People interested in life-long learning strategies

• Women entrepreneurs and business owners.

Click here to learn more.

Enterprise Dynamics

When was the last assessment of the talent in your company?  How about the level of energy on your team? Are people dragging through the door or is there a spring in their steps?

Enterprise dynamics are the pulse of your organization.

Here a several quick checks:

1. How enthusiastic are the greetings when you call in?
2. How do you measure responsiveness to requests?
3. What is the work setting like—colorful, bland?

Coaching and Quick Studies™ put professional expertise directly into your hands. They can ease you through new circumstances, steep learning curves (like project and event management). They clarify issues, restore energy and renew perspective. We will fill in the gaps”with you. Our only job is to help you look good and to build your confidence.

Click here to learn more.

Brain Food
Think of us as your Cliff Notes™ to success! We recommend books that are not only entertaining, they add to your business sense.

We’re your best-kept resource secret.

Enjoy the timely bibliography and resources to nourish your overworked mind!

You don't have to shamelessly self-promote. People will take notice of you when you speak with a colorful and substantial vocabulary, engage in a lively conversation (others call it small talk), and use your voice well. I want you to look good.

Consider this:

A powerful interview question in today's tight hiring environment is, "What was the last business book you read?"

Use Brain Food reviews to get you started. Also, a comprehensive bibliography is posted in our resource center for your reference at no charge.

Click here to access Brain Food on our website and learn about the hot titles from Armchair Publisher.

Email feedback—Email us topics you want discussed! If your question is selected, you receive our “Power Writing” bonus 

Check out the Resource Center to boost your significance and contribution to your spheres of influence.

Click here to learn more.

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