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Here are several articles covering four Prosperity Keys I discuss in my books and reports that you should enjoy and find helpful. I have also included a section on business startup and strategic planning to help you align your visions, goals, passions, and purpose. Each article opens in a new window.

Please note that you are welcome to use these articles in your own newsletter or publication! Just make sure they remain complete and unaltered (including the “About the Author” information at the end), and that you send a copy of, or a link to, your reprint to us at Adele@LearnShareProsper.com.

Key #1: Meetings and Decision Making

	Holding Effective Meetings Can Be Easier than You Think!
	What's on Your Meeting Agenda?
	3 Decision-Making Techniques to Suit Any Purpose, Project or Need
	Tell an Engaging Story in 90 Seconds

Key #2: Productivity and Effectiveness

	Personnel Development: 7 Keys to Aiming Your Talent in the Right Direction
	Electronic Support Systems: A Great Way to Stretch Expertise
	Designing Information to Help People Act Quickly
	Boosting Productivity: 10 Ways to Eliminate Obstacles to Success
	Don't Let Missing Information Undermine Your Business Success
	7 Tips for Developing Systems for Success
	Aligning Consequences: 4 Keys to “Walking Your Talk”
	Tips for Removing “Burning Hassles”
	3 Internal Disconnects That Lead to Employee Frustration and Customer Angst

Key #3: Project and Risk Management

	Managing Project Risks (Part 1): Don't Be Snared by These 6 Common Traps
	Managing Project Risks (Part 2): 10 Major Mistakes Your Team Can Avoid
	Managing Project Risks (Part 3): How to Quickly Assess Potential Pitfalls
	Managing Project Risks (Part 4): A Simple Risk Mitigation Process
	17 “Must Ask” Questions for Planning Successful Projects
	How to Get Out of “Project Overwhelm”
	Using Stories and Fictional Elements to Get the Most out of Your Projects
	Vital Success Measures: Keys to Rescuing Ailing Projects

Key #4: Product and Service Value

	Aim Your Sights at Your Customers' Downstream Success
	Quality Lives in the Eye of the Beholder
	Tips for Uncovering “Customer Hassles”
	Meet Your Customers More than Halfway: Anticipate Their Circumstances of Use (Part 1)
	Meet Your Customers More than Halfway: Anticipate Their Circumstances of Use (Part 2)
	Meet Your Customers More than Halfway: Anticipate Their Circumstances of Use (Part 3)
	Keeping Your Offerings Easy to Use (Part 1)
	Keeping Your Offerings Easy to Use (Part 2)
	Focusing on Consistency (Part 1)
	Focusing on Consistency (Part 2)
	7 Steps for Pinpointing Your Audience and Designing Your Offerings (Part 1)
	7 Steps for Pinpointing Your Audience and Designing Your Offerings (Part 2)
	Mining the Gold in Your Customer Database
	Make Testing and Evaluation Your Best Friends
	How Do You Measure Your Customer "Wow" Factors?
	Beta Testing, Anyone? 10 Potent Strategies for Achieving Success

Business Startup and Strategic Planning

	Who's on Your R&D Team?
	Is a Master Mind Group on Your Horizon?
	Are You Getting Ready To Explode? (Growth-wise, That Is!)
	7 Facets of Strategic Startup Planning Success
	Are You Aligning Your Business Purpose with Your Passions in Life?
	Setting the Criteria and Conditions for Success
	Starting a Business Requires a Team Effort: The Story of MyProSeller.com

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