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BUDGETING

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A budget refers to a financial plan written and expressed in monetary terms stating income and proposed expenditure. The ultimate rule for financial success is to spend less than you earn, more so, the best way to do this is to keep track of what you spend.  Outlined below are some tips to help you with budgeting:

EARNING RESPECT

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We seek respect of others in all aspects of our lives, especially in the workplace, The truth is nobody wants others violating their expectations on how they believe others should behave towards them.  Consequently, the common meaning of respect is to behave as other people feel you should behave. If you violate the expectations of others in certain ways, then you’re being disrespectful. If you behave the way others feel you should behave, then you’re being respectful.  So respect is actually a form of obedience. No wonder the most obedient people are perceived typically to be most respectful.  Unfortunately, most people have misguided ideas on how to achieve the goal of earn respect. Here are some tips to help you earn respect in the most professional manner:

STAYING INFORMED

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Information refers to data (unorganized findings) that is accurately and timely, specific and organized for a purpose presented within a context that gives it meaning and relevance, and can lead to an increase in understanding and decrease in uncertainty. Information is power and with power life automatically becomes facile.   But it’s also salient to note that it is practically impossible to save the world as a leader if you don’t know what’s wrong with it? That’s why this article is majorly centered on how to stay well-informed. Here are a few vital tips to help you stay conversant with the most recent information:

FOSTERING UNITY

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Unity refers to a state of being one undivided entity. It is a salient factor which allows for high effectiveness in teams, whether it be in business, government or relationships. Progress stops the moment unity is evaded. For this reason, it is important that a leader creates and preserves it because it is one of the most fundamental functions of leadership.  There are actually three levels of unity namely:

SETTING BOUNDRIES

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One of the most vital components to creating a happy, healthy and excellent relationship is to master the art of setting boundaries. Simply put, boundaries are what set the space between where you end and the other person begins. Here are basic steps to begin setting boundaries in your relationships:

HANDLING CRITICISM

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  Often at times many of us react with defensiveness, rage or even worse tend to attack our critics. But the veracity is, we need to get over it because being able to handle it calmly and professionally will only help us maintain relationships and be more successful in everything we do. These tips would aid you handle criticism with tact :

EFFECTIVE FOLLOW UP

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I understand the fear. No one wants to be annoying or bothersome to a professional contact, especially when you want a job, meeting, sales, sponsorship or something else very important from that person. If you don’t get a response right away, it doesn’t mean that person’s arrogantly ignoring you—it just may mean that he or she is too busy.  So, to the question: Should you follow up? Absolutely. In fact, it’s your job. And how often should you do so?  As many times as it takes. The important thing is to do it the right way. Here are a few tips to aid you with effective follow up :