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KEYS FOR SUCCESS Newsletter - December 2011

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:43:00 GMT

<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="636" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tr style="height:89.5pt"><td width="636" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:476.8pt;border:solid black 1.5pt;background:#9E0000;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:89.5pt"> <o:p></o:p>KEYS FOR SUCCESS<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>A Free Monthly Newsletter, highlighting strategies from our popular programs, to Expand Your Personal and Professional Growth and Happiness by KINZA Presentations & Consulting Group <a href="http://www.kinza.net">www.kinza.net</a>* (800) 575-6817 * (262) 567-6317 / <a href="mailto:Kinza@kinza.net">kinza@kinza.net</a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:114.6pt"><td width="636" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:476.8pt;border-top:none;border-left:solid black 1.5pt;border-bottom:none;border-right:solid black 1.5pt;background:white;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:114.6pt"><o:p> </o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="629" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tr style="height:20.1pt"><td width="474" valign="top" style="width:355.2pt;border:solid white 1.5pt;border-bottom:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:20.1pt"><img border="0" width="129" height="72" id="Picture_x0020_57" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111206064304&cid=image014.png@01CCB401.ED44FC70" alt="MC900030664"><o:p></o:p></td><td width="85" valign="top" style="width:63.7pt;border-top:solid white 1.5pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:none;border-right:solid white 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:20.1pt"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/"><img border="0" width="62" height="15" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111206064304&cid=image015.png@01CCB401.ED44FC70" alt="http://static03.linkedin.com/img/logos/logo_linkedin_88x22.png"></a><o:p></o:p></td><td width="71" valign="top" style="width:53.1pt;border-top:solid white 1.5pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:none;border-right:solid white 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:20.1pt"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1077044945" target="_blank"><img border="0" width="51" height="20" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111206064304&cid=image016.jpg@01CCB401.ED44FC70" alt="http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:NKe7zrVZcJhLqM::www.gracesd.com/mediafiles/facebook-graphic.jpg&h=64&w=170&usg=__xV1tCfdLdgUvZwH-jUYfeHO23lU="></a><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:78.75pt"><td width="629" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:472.0pt;border:solid white 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:78.75pt"><o:p> </o:p>“Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your heart, you won't find it under a tree." <o:p></o:p> Charlotte Carpenter <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>December 2011<o:p></o:p></td></tr></table><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:83.25pt"><td width="187" valign="top" style="width:1.95in;border:none;border-left:solid black 1.5pt;background:white;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:83.25pt"><img border="0" width="147" height="203" id="Picture_x0020_60" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111206064304&cid=image017.jpg@01CCB401.ED44FC70" alt="DonnaSanta"><o:p></o:p></td><td width="240" valign="top" style="width:2.5in;border:none;background:white;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:83.25pt">CONTENTS<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>--Will you survive…..? <o:p></o:p>--Tally of the angels<o:p></o:p>--No wonder Santa is so jolly<o:p></o:p>--Adding workplace fun<o:p></o:p>--FYI corner <o:p></o:p>--Today’s chuckle<o:p></o:p></td><td width="209" valign="top" style="width:156.4pt;border:none;border-right:solid black 1.5pt;background:white;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:83.25pt"><o:p> </o:p><img border="0" width="161" height="195" id="Picture_x0020_61" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111206064304&cid=image018.jpg@01CCB401.ED44FC70" alt="Christmas-deer evaluation day"><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:16.5pt"><td width="636" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:476.8pt;border:solid black 1.5pt;border-top:none;background:white;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.5pt"><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="636" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tr style="height:75.5pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border-top:solid black 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:75.5pt"><o:p> </o:p>WILL YOU SURVIVE THE OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY?<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>According to the John Tesh Radio show, 618,000 employees are fired annually as a result of messing up at the company holiday party. Yikes, that is a scary number! Use this party as an opportunity to get to know others better and to give coworkers and management the opportunity to get to know you and your strengths better. A few tips:<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Don’ts:<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>-          <![endif]>Avoid the boss bashing (no matter how good it may make you feel). Actually, avoid ALL bashing. Don’t get into the gossip trap. If someone is blasting anyone and you can’t just politely slither away, just be silent. If you feel you must respond simply say, Really, I didn’t know you felt that way. Never nod your head or agree.<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>-          <![endif]>Don’t be too thirsty! Just because it’s free, this is not the time to indulge in alcohol. Think conservatively. You might want to choose a soda. If you have alcohol, sip it and make it last as long as you can. Alcohol tends to loosen lips and build regrets. Remember this night is more about your future than it is anything else.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>DO: <o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>-          <![endif]>Dress appropriately – Guys, shine your shoes and iron your shirt. Gals, remember a dash of chic goes along way. Let classic predominate.<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>-          <![endif]>Be prepared. Review the names of people who will be there and a little bit about them. What was her husband’s name? Where did they move from?<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>-          <![endif]>Take your funny bone with you. Whether it’s a few appropriate jokes, one liners or a great story, using appropriate humor will bridge even the most awkward moments. <o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>-          <![endif]>Acknowledge everyone. Never ignore anyone. Focus on making others feel comfortable. Be quick to introduce yourself to others and to introduce them to your friends. <o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>-          <![endif]>Always shake hands and say thank you to the host(s) before you leave.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>We do not live in a world of reality. We live in a world of perceptions,<o:p></o:p>And as you are seen, so shall you be.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>TALLY OF THE ANGELS<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>In our town, one of our local fundraisers is called the Tally of the Angels. For a monetary contribution, you give the name of someone whom you want to recognize or honor and thank for making a difference in your life. Their name is then placed on a little white angel and hung on their tree. The receiver is notified that they have been added to the Tally of Angels tree and are invited to a Tally of Angels ceremony and refreshments. It’s a touching and heart filled event. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>On this earthly journey, it seems we all can use a little angelic help at one time or another. Whose angel are you? Many of us would immediately think of our own family members. In the broader sense, this holiday season is there someone you know who needs an extra hug? Someone who needs extra words of encouragement? Or, maybe you know of someone who would give anything just to hear their phone ring and have someone to talk with. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Some think we are humans put on earth to experience, if we choose, what it’s like to be spiritual. Others believe we are spiritual beings placed on this earth to experience being human.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Hm-m-m. Whatever, you believe, one truth prevails. Being an angel to someone is a good thing. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>NO WONDER SANTA IS SO JOLLY<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>I’ve figured out why Santa is so jolly. Think of it, he has Mrs. Santa tending to him hand and foot; he has as endless number of devoted elves scurrying to complete every task given, to my knowledge he has been given no budget cuts, HMO’s to deal with , or tax increases. On top of that, he has a slew of trained, magical reindeers helping him accomplish his missions. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Given that same scenario, imagine how much more we would be able to just sit back, relax and enjoy our holidays! Since most of us are the Mr & Mrs. Santa and we have no elves and no magical, reindeers in our garage, we may want to look at some other ways to help us keep a jolly HO! HO! HO! in our Christmas. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Some tips to help us on our way:<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">Prioritize - Everything does not have to be done. What are the things you must do? Do them first. Some things may need to be let go—Oh well!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">Make a Schedule - What are you going to accomplish today?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">Add some Christmas music - To cheer your day – even if just for ten minutes.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">What is important to your spirit? For me it used to be Christmas music, pfeffermuesse cookies and eggnog while I trim the tree. (Then I joined Weight Watchers and this year it was just Christmas music and trimming the tree. Oh well! It was just as much fun.)<o:p></o:p></li></ol><![if !supportLists]>5.      <![endif]>Set up a Christmas wrapping station. I organize tables in the basement for this and keep them there through Christmas. Since the family all comes to my house, it makes a great hide-a-way for someone to do their last minute touches – without creating a mess.<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>6.      <![endif]>Attend a Christmas festivity with a friend.<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>7.      <![endif]>Sit in front of the tree and let the magical twinkling lights ignite your spirit.<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>8.      <![endif]>Ask other family members for help. Assign them jobs.<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>9.      <![endif]>When Christmas comes and you realize you forgot something—Oh well! After all, it’s all about sharing, caring, loving, and just being together for one very important Birthday celebration!<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Occasionally, just a simple Oh well! may be all that is needed to brighten your day.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:75.5pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:75.5pt"><o:p> </o:p>Shopping list for hostess gifts, employees or stocking stuffers:<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><![if !supportLists]>þ  <![endif]>Burnt Toast & Jam (now available on KINDLE) (A perfect hostess gift/Mom/ friends/colleagues)<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>þ  <![endif]>Thoughts to Motivate (great gift for co-workers/customers)<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>þ  <![endif]>193 Survival Tips – Professional Image (Perfect Stocking stuffer for students/new hires.)<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>þ  <![endif]>Chicken Soup for the Soul – Christmas Magic 2010<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>It’s easy and fast! Order today at: <a href="http://www.amazon.com">www.amazon.com</a> or <a href="http://www.kinza.net">www.kinza.net</a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:116.0pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:116.0pt"><o:p> </o:p>ADDING THE FUN / SPREADING THE SPIRIT<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="621" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tr style="height:54.6pt"><td width="480" valign="top" style="width:360.05pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:54.6pt"><![if !supportLists]>·               <![endif]>Kick off that meeting with a teambuilding Christmas song. Email us for directions to Jingle-Bingo or the Deck the Halls challenge, or both. Let the fun begin! <a href="mailto:kinza@kinza.net">kinza@kinza.net</a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5">Give employees an extra long lunch one day to get some shopping done.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5">Sing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer wearing red clown noses.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="141" valign="top" style="width:105.95pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:54.6pt"><img border="0" width="100" height="135" id="Picture_x0020_62" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111206064304&cid=image019.png@01CCB401.ED44FC70" alt="MC900022951"><o:p></o:p></td></tr></table><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:30.6pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:30.6pt"><o:p> </o:p>THE "FYI" CORNER<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:52.2pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:52.2pt"><o:p> </o:p>SLIM CHRISTMAS BUDGET THIS YEAR? This would be the perfect year to start the tradition of a Gift from the Heart Christmas. Remember to keep the tributes fun and uplifting. For a FREE copy of the invitation and the rule go to <a href="http://www.kinza.net/free/index.html" target="_blank">www.kinza.net/free/index.html</a>. If it’s too late for your group this year, begin the discussion for next year. Guaranteed to bring the heart back into your family gathering!<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:52.2pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:52.2pt">Attention Gals: Police reports have said that the clicking of high heeled shoes in parking lotS and other public places can actually attract predators. It tells the predator two things: It’s a trendy gal coming and she probably won’t be able to run fast.<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:62.0pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:62.0pt"> COMMUNICATE FOR SUCCESS: Take your own DiSC Personality Profile and within minutes receive a 22-page Feedback report on YOU and how to better communicate with others.<o:p></o:p>VISIT OUR ON-LINE STORE FOR DISC AND OTHER TOOLS<o:p></o:p><a href="http://www.kinza.net/disc/index.html">www.kinza.net/disc/index.html</a><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:80.0pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:80.0pt"><div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 31.0pt 0in">INSTEAD OF A CARD- SEND THEM KEYS FOR SUCCESS newsletter – the gift that keeps on giving! You may also use any part of it in your organization newsletters with proper credit given to: Kinza Presentations & Consulting Group, Keynotes & Training, (800) 575-6817<o:p></o:p></div></td></tr><tr style="height:2.0in"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.0in">LEADERSHIP 101 – TOASTS<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>CHRISTMAS: <o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Here’s to the holly with its bright red berry. Here’s to Christmas, let’s make it merry.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>NEW YEARS:<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>As we start the New Year, Let’s get down on our knees To give thanks that we’re on our feet.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Stir the hot eggnog, lift the toddy; Happy New Year everybody!<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:1.1in"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:1.1in"><o:p> </o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="616" style="margin-left:1.3pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tr><td width="154" style="width:115.75pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">What is a webmaster's favorite hymn?<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Oh, dot com all ye faithful!<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="288" valign="top" style="width:3.0in;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">Chuckles of the Day<o:p></o:p><img border="0" width="153" height="88" id="Picture_x0020_63" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111206064304&cid=image021.jpg@01CCB401.ED44FC70" alt="MP900448550"><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="174" style="width:130.5pt;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">What is a parent’s favorite Christmas Carol?<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Silent night.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr></table><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:16.45pt"><td width="636" valign="top" style="width:476.85pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.45pt"><o:p> </o:p>Have a Happy Holiday Season!<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>KINZA – The Performance Pro & Motivational Humorist<o:p></o:p>Spotlight Keynotes * Event Speaking * Training * DISC Assessments<o:p></o:p>(800) 575-6817 * (262) 567-6317 *<o:p></o:p>Website:<a href="htp://www.kinza.net/" target="_blank">www.kinza.net</a> Email:<a href="mailto:kinza@kinza.net"> kinza@kinza.net</a><o:p></o:p>kinza@kinza.net<o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tr><td width="359" valign="top" style="width:269.6pt;border:none;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"><o:p> </o:p>Now is the time to invest in your biggest asset:  Your people    Make your best ever better:       -- Better Performance          -- Better Productivity             -- Better Profits<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="360" valign="top" style="width:269.65pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"><o:p> </o:p>TOP PROGRAMS <o:p></o:p>-- Hurray, It's Monday! <o:p></o:p>-- Laugh & Live Your Dreams -- Light up Your Life With Laughter<o:p></o:p>-- Building A Motivated Teams<o:p></o:p>-- Image- Increasing Your Status, Appeal and Wealth <o:p></o:p>-- The Glory of Making a Difference <o:p></o:p></td></tr></table><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>To unsubscribe simply click on reply and put "unsubscribe" as the subject. <o:p></o:p>You may automatically unsubscribe from this list at any time by visiting the following URL:<o:p></o:p><a href="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/u/kinza/">http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/u/kinza/ </a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><o:p> </o:p></div>

KINZA'S KEYS FOR SUCCESS, November 2011

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:00 GMT

<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="768" style="width:576.35pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tr style="height:117.75pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;background:black;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:117.75pt"> <o:p></o:p>KEYS FOR SUCCESS<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>A Free Monthly Newsletter, highlighting strategies from our popular programs, <o:p></o:p>to Expand Your Personal and Professional Growth and Happiness by<o:p></o:p>Kinza Presentations & Consulting Group<o:p></o:p><a href="http://www.kinza.net">www.kinza.net</a>* (800) 575-6817 * (262) 567-6317 / <a href="mailto:Kinza@kinza.net">Kinza@kinza.net</a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:85.05pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border-top:none;border-left:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-bottom:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:85.05pt"><o:p> </o:p>If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. <o:p></o:p><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/"><img border="0" width="62" height="15" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111108095204&cid=image002.png@01CC9E1B.C4074C60" alt="LinkedIn"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1077044945" target="_blank"><img border="0" width="51" height="20" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111108095204&cid=image004.jpg@01CC9E1B.C4074C60" alt="facebook-graphic"></a><o:p></o:p>November 2011<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Welcome to our new subscribers!<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:188.1pt"><td width="251" valign="top" style="width:188.45pt;border:none;border-left:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:188.1pt"><o:p> </o:p><img border="0" width="125" height="180" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111108095204&cid=image006.jpg@01CC9E1B.C4074C60" alt="Kinza blk-wte sillhouette"><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Visit us on <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/myprofile" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>  or Facebook<o:p></o:p></td><td width="271" valign="top" style="width:203.5pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:188.1pt"><o:p> </o:p>CONTENTS<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Stop Whining/ Start Counting<o:p></o:p>Have an Attitude of Gratitude<o:p></o:p>Take an Email Chill<o:p></o:p>Spark your Turkey Table<o:p></o:p>Adding the Fun<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="246" style="width:184.4pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:188.1pt"><![if !vml]><img width="167" height="259" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111108095204&cid=image009.jpg@01CC9E1B.C4074C60" align="left" hspace="12" alt="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vT4NmRcC5A/TpL8SMYb0pI/AAAAAAAAAcc/MIsjdovGnjY/s640/Pity+Party.jpeg" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2"><![endif]><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:153.85pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:153.85pt">STOP WHINING / START COUNTING<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Thanksgiving is upon us and yes, most would agree that times have been tough here …or have they? Everything is relative. When hard times hit, it’s easy to whine. Perhaps we just need to count our blessings more. Let’s click a mental ‘refresh’ through the eyes of others to remind us how truly blessed we are to live in this land called America.  <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>As a result of a church partnership mission project, our community had two gentlemen, Elirehema and Tareto, from Tanzania visit our town. What is their home like? Their people were starving due to the drought; they had little water; they lived in homes built of brick using mud and termite hills. Tareto had to walk two hours each day to get to school and two hours back. They were in awe at the homes we lived in; couldn’t believe it when their hosts turned on a faucet and out came water; and then there was the shower, the microwave, refrigerator and the vacuum. They saw fields of plentiful corn, which is used to feed our cows (not people), and in the grocery store they were shocked to see we had canned food for our dogs. They saw the city lights of Milwaukee and experienced a ride in a strange box we call an elevator. Their eyes were filled with the realities of our unimaginable world.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Tareto commented that their villagers had heard of these things but believed them to be made-up stories. Then he said: Now I can tell them these things ARE real. I have seen them with my own eyes.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Learning to be more grateful can change your life; make you more productive; increase your happiness and well-being; and may even help you live longer. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Take some time at the end of your day to reflect on three things that happened during the day for which you are grateful. (How many times did you say Thank you today?)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Identify your grudges and the things you find fault with. Look at the big picture. Focusing on the good things transpose the negatives into good thoughts and goals.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Using your inner feeling of appreciation, create an outward action and then do it. How can you make things better in your department, relationship and your life?  A start: Tell others that you appreciate them and why.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><o:p> </o:p>Woe-is-me thinking will limit you; gratefulness will lift you up.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>TAKE AN EMAIL CHILL<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Every once in awhile we need to respond to an email that has just ticked us off. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>TIP: Go ahead and draft a reply but do not  put the address in or send it. Instead, let it simmer on your computer awhile. Now take a walk, have lunch, do something to get your mind off it. If possible, sleep on it until the next day. When you go back to reread your reply, remove those angry innuendos. By letting your emotions cool down, you will gain clarity and allow your professional calm prevail.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Always take the high road, it’s a road seldom traveled.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>SPARK YOUR TURKEY TABLE<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Read the first story in this newsletter to everyone. A great reminder jolt to opening our eyes to how blessed we really are.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Add some laughter. When finishing the main course, tell them to look under their plate. Have a fun Thanksgiving riddle under each person’s plate for them to ask everyone. Great fun for kids.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><o:p> </o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">As a guest: what can  you bring to the table?  How about a Toast? It’s a great way to show appreciation and add to the festivities.  Remember, you can toast with any drink, milk or water included. (See Leadership 101-<o:p></o:p></li></ul>Toasts below.)<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:142.5pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:142.5pt">ADDING THE FUN <o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="767" style="width:575.3pt;border-collapse:collapse"><tr style="height:1.45in"><td width="515" valign="top" style="width:386.3pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:1.45in"><o:p> </o:p><![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Create some kind of gift or award to give someone you have been ignoring due to your workload.<o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Have a chili cook-off. Involve upper management. <o:p></o:p><![if !supportLists]>·         <![endif]>Build a turkey contest: Provide each person with a potato to take home and decorate; then display at their desk. The winner gets a prize.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="252" style="width:189.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:1.45in"><img border="0" width="119" height="130" id="Picture_x0020_13" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111108095204&cid=image010.png@01CC9E1B.C4074C60" alt="MC900383624"><o:p></o:p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style="height:30.6pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:30.6pt"><o:p> </o:p>THE "FYI" CORNER<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:97.15pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:97.15pt">THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CLIENTS & READERS OVER THIS PAST YEAR!<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>WCSEA ROCKS!  WELCOME and thanks to your outstanding TEAM players and all of the attendees for your synergy in our Hurray, it’s Monday! opener, at your recent Conference.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>A MEMORABLE NIGHT IN MAUSTEN, WI. A correction on who were our wonderful volunteers for the evening. They were Diane, Cora and Judi. True Superstars in our program for this Women’s Night Out & Expo. <o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:20.1pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:20.1pt">PRESENTATION SKILLS COACHING WITH KINZA. Call for more information at 800-575-6817.<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:84.0pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:84.0pt"><o:p> </o:p>SIMPLE SOLUTION - TIRED OF PHONE MARKETERS? For those pesky calls, try this. When the party starts speaking simply say: Please remove me from your call list. I’ve tried it and it works! By law, they must have a call list sheet handy and honor your request.   (If you haven’t registered your numbers with the National Call List Registry, you will want to do that. It should take care of the majority of telemarketing calls: <cite><a href="http://www.donotcall.gov">www.donotcall.gov</a><o:p></o:p></cite><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:52.2pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:52.2pt">DO YOU HAVE COLLEGE KIDS? <o:p></o:p>A great stocking stuffer idea for you! Our book, 193 Survival Tips for a Professional Image, is packed with tips on how to position you for success; master the interview; and project a professional image. Acclaimed as a must read for anyone wanting to succeed in business, is an easy read and handy reference. Order at <a href="http://www.kinza.net/">www.kinza.net</a>.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:43.65pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:43.65pt">TRAVELING?  ID your PC. Tape a business card to your laptop.  Airport officials claim that an average of six laptops are left at the airport each day<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:43.65pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:43.65pt">CHRISTMAS IS COMING! For the women on your hostess gift list: Burnt Toast & Jam. An easy read on how to cope with life’s burnt toast using humor and positivity. Order at <a href="http://www.kinza.net">www.kinza.net</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com">www.amazon.com</a>. I just finished reading your book for the third time!  Each time I enjoy it all again.  Thank you.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:1.1in"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:1.1in"><o:p> </o:p>LEADERSHIP 101 – THANKSGIVING TOAST<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Let us toast to our blessings and good fortune on this Thanksgiving Day.<o:p></o:p>===<o:p></o:p>Let us give a toast in thanks for all of our blessings.<o:p></o:p>Even though we may feel we can’t have all that we think we want.  <o:p></o:p>We ought to be thankful we don’t get what we often deserve.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:1.1in"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:1.1in"><o:p> </o:p>FORWARD THIS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES –<o:p></o:p>You may also use any part of KEYS FOR SUCCESS in your organizational newsletters with proper credit given to: D. Kinza Christenson, Kinza Presentations & Consulting Group, Keynotes & Training, (800) 575-6817. <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:1.1in"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:1.1in"><o:p> </o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-left:42.75pt;border-collapse:collapse"><tr><td width="130" valign="top" style="width:97.75pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"><img border="0" width="85" height="117" id="Picture_x0020_5" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111108095204&cid=image011.png@01CC9E1B.C4074C60" alt="MCj04283990000"><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>What key has legs, but can’t open doors?<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>A turkey<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="237" valign="top" style="width:178.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">Chuckles of the Day<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Money isn’t everything,<o:p></o:p>but it sure helps<o:p></o:p>keep the kids in touch.       <o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="194" valign="top" style="width:145.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt"><img border="0" width="105" height="105" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi?f=show_img&l=kinza&id=20111108095204&cid=image012.png@01CC9E1B.C4074C60" alt="MCj04127220000"><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>What did the turkey do in the Thanksgiving parade?<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>He played his drumsticks<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr></table><o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr style="height:16.45pt"><td width="768" colspan="3" valign="top" style="width:576.35pt;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.45pt"><a name="OLE_LINK1"><o:p> </o:p></a>Enthusiastically speaking, <o:p></o:p>KINZA – The Performance Pro & Motivational Humorist<o:p></o:p>Spotlight Keynotes * Special EventSpeaking * Training * DISC Assessments<o:p></o:p>(800) 575-6817 * (262) 567-6317 *<o:p></o:p>Website:<a href="htp://www.kinza.net/" target="_blank">www.kinza.net</a>   Email:<a href="mailto:kinza@kinza.net"> kinza@kinza.net</a><o:p></o:p>kinza@kinza.net<o:p></o:p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse:collapse"><tr><td width="359" valign="top" style="width:269.6pt;border:none;border-right:solid maroon 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">Now is the time to invest in your biggest asset:  Your people    Make your best ever better:       -- Better Performance          -- Better Productivity             -- Better Profits<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td><td width="360" valign="top" style="width:269.65pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">TOP PROGRAMS -- Hurray, It's Monday! <o:p></o:p>-- Building A Motivated Teams<o:p></o:p>-- Image - Increasing Your Status, Appeal and Wealth <o:p></o:p>-- Increase Your Effectiveness-Be Extraordinary<o:p></o:p>-- Laughter for the Health of it<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>- - Laugh & Live Your Dreams (Special event - Stress Relief)<o:p></o:p>--  Embracing the Gift of Laughter<o:p></o:p></td></tr></table><o:p> </o:p>To unsubscribe simply click on reply and put unsubscribe as the subject.  <o:p></o:p>You may automatically unsubscribe from this list at any time by visiting the following URL:<o:p></o:p><a href="http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/u/kinza/">http://smtp.rsegroup.com/cgi-bin/mail.cgi/u/kinza/ </a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p></td></tr></table></div><o:p> </o:p></div>