***** Any business that does not learn how to innovate within the next few years will not be around by the year 2000. ---Peter F. Drucker

"Mr. Pepperdine was really a visionary who put energy and ingenuity into his dreams. The institution he founded has continued to dream and to be an encourager of vision. We have often quoted Daniel Hudson Burnham, who, at the turn of the twentieth century, said, 'Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood... Make big plans, aim high in hope and work.' We believe that students ought to begin with a commitment to outstanding academics. But there are other elements that are also important. Students need a heart for excellence and a soul that makes big plans and aims high. In addition, without a foundation of ethics, character, and faith, we believe true success is impossible. We hope you are among those who want to soar beyond mediocrity and reach for the magic that will 'stir men’s blood,'" stated President Dr. Andrew K. Benton of Pepperdine University.*1

Indeed, business achievement is the new yardstick of success in today's society. Therefore, business has become not only the fastest growing major in undergraduate institutions but also in graduate school of famous universities, nationally and internationally. The emphasis of the online communication skills and the quantitative analysis techniques with computers is one of the most important study for the art of success to the business students, professionals, executives, and owners.

In many ways, business school is at the center of this cultural phenomenon. For some, the business school is the passport to the boardroom, the ticket to the top of the corporate ladder. these schools, nationally and internationally, pump out the new generation of business leaders by hundreds of thousands. "They are the pipeline of raw material with which the nation's --- and the world's --- leading business build the future. And MBAs are not limited to the traditional corporate world: From Wall Street to Madison Avenue, from Sand Hill Road to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, today's MBAs lead organizations large and small, in every conceivable industry. They are the executives and entrepreneurs who power the economy." *2

"UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN LIVING IN A CAVE, you've seen enormous changes in communications technology over the past two decades. From orbiting satellites routing long distance phone calls to email to undreamed-of growth of the Internet, the age of communicating online, using computers and networks, is upon us all," stated at the first paragraphy of the 'Introduction' of the book, "How to say it online: everything you need to know to master the new language of cyberspac," written by Kim Baker and Sunny Baker.*3

"And what could be better news? To keep in touch, there's nothing faster or cheaper than email. To gain access to information and people, the power of online communication expands your reach from the local to the global. To meet new friends and even romance a potential life partner, online venues provide rich opportunities (if you know the right things to say and the best way to say them). At school, the Internet places volumes of knowledge on ever subject at your fingertips, and at work, computer networks make business communication more efficient than ever." *4

"Business has only two functions," writes Peter Drucker, "marketing and innovation." Consider these phrases posted on separate roadside signs: A peach looks good...with lots of fuzz... but man's no peach... and never was... Burma Shave! In 1925, Burma Shave knew they had a great product but were ineffective in marketing it. So, their roadside advertising was implemented. Today, the Burma Shave commercial are highly recognized as memorable trivia. Here's another exemplary approach combining innovation and unique marketing. A small garage-based company took a single product, biodegradable soap,broke the customary marketing trends and amassed a fortune.
Using multi-level marketing, Amway left its competitors green with envy. First, they produced a quality product, developed unique packaging, attached distinctive labeling, and then used direct salespeople to sell their product. It is working to the tune of an estimated $1 billion in annual revenues.
Domino's Pizza shocked the industry with their original idea: "Guaranteed delivery in 30 minutes or $3.00 off." Quick service is now a minimum standard in the food industry. Innovative marketing-could it be the third function of business?*5

Whether you are in business or in non-profit organization, you need to have a Web site. This seems to be a common wisdom in now- a-days. Think seriously about the needs of your market before you go onto the Web to make more money for business, to develop better non-profit organization, or to contribute to more community service. "It's hard to believe that Fred's Service Station really needs a Web Site to reap new profits. However, for some businesses and professional service firms, the Internet and web to gether offer viable marketing and distribution opportunities. Software companies, online magazines, and email order businesses can do quite well from the Web --- if the owners know how to say the right things on their sites. The Secrets of a Successful Web Site: Just having a site on the Web will do almost nothing to sell your products or services. To promote your Web site, there are three things you must do: (1). You must register your Web site with the best search engines. (2). You should consider using the many free and not free advertising opportunities on the Web. (3) You should search the Web regularly for competitive and related sites, where you can attach a link to your site." *6 To be more successful for your Web site, you need to be favored by the famous search engine services like Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com, and www.yahoo.cn), Google! (www.google.com, and www.google.cn), Aol! (www.aol.com), MSN! (www.msn.com), WebCrawler! (www.WebCrawler.com), Infoseek! (www.infoseek.com), among others.

"As we look to the horizon, we will remain steadfast to these commitments (academic excellence, the student experience, and community partnerships), and indeed increase the number and quality of our initiatives to ensure brighter futures for the school and our students. We strive to educate the whole person, in both intellect and spirit. We consider it especially important to dedicate ourselves to these efforts, given the vital importance of the fields of education and psychology. These professions exist to serve the needs of others—to educate and heal the minds and souls of the community. To this end, GSEP is dedicated to exemplifying and providing inspiration for change. It is our profound vision to encourage our students to serve, change, and improve the community, ...," pointed out Dean Dr. Margaret J. Weber, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University.*7

"There is no longer any such thing as a purely national economy. The rest of the world is just too big to ignore, either as a market or as a competitor. If business schools do nothing other than to train their students to think internationally, they would have accomplished an important task," said John Young, CEO, Hewlett-Packard.*8

Innovation is the key to success, managers are looking everywhere in the global organization for new ideas. Modern companies would view Information technology (IT) as a major competitive differentiator. Strategic businesses emphazise the ueses of information technology for management. International companies develop their global IT platforms by integrating worldwide hardware, software, and Internet-based network architecture. Commuunication technology, for example the teleconferencing and computer networks, is making it possible for people from subsidiaries around the world to work together on project.

Many business are becoming global companies and moving toward transnational e-business strategies in which they integrate the global business activities of their subsidiaries and headquarters. The international dimemsions of managing global e-business technologies include dealing with cultural, political, and geoeconomic challenges posed by various countries for global marketplace. The e-business technologies are changing the distribution, relatonships, resources, and responsibilities of managers. Information Technology is helping managers of e-business to eliminate layers of amangement, enabling more collaborative forms of management, providing them with significant information technology resources, and confront them with major e-business and e-commerce challenge.

Innovation is the key to success, managers are looking everywhere in the global organization for new ideas. Modern companies would view Information technology (IT) as a major competitive differentiator. Strategic businesses emphazise the ueses of information technology for management. International companies develop their global IT platforms by integrating worldwide hardware, software, and Internet-based network architecture. Commuunication technology, for example the teleconferencing and computer networks, is making it possible for people from subsidiaries around the world to work together on project.*9

In order to keep the online universe a productive, safe, communicative environment, it is interesting and worth to post the ten commandments for computer ethics. They were created by the Computer Ethics Institute: (1). Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people. (2). Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work. (3). Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files. (4). Thou shalt not use a computer to steal. (5). Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness. (6). Thou shalt not use or copy softwear for which you have not paid. (7). Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization. (8). Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output. (9). Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write. (10). Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.

A sucessful businessperson always know the old rule that says "It's easier to keep an existing customer than to find a new one." In online customer relationships, this rule is just as important. Your goal should not only to get new visitors, but to cultivate your customer base to yield repeat sales, services, and referrals from satisfied purchasers, clients, and patronagers. "Besides a good product or service, there are only three things you need for successful online customer relations: strong communication, common courtesy, and exemplary customer service. Unfortunately, these old-fashioned values are often missing in many companies' online promotional communication." *10

"We need individuals who can restore hope and create positive changes in our society. It is our responsibility as educator to produce leaders who will take that initiative. To do so, we must be at the level of the individual student and alumnus. Utimately, the school must strengthen the student's intellect and create a better, bolder, and more ehical thinker who will yield the greatest impact on the community in roles as educators therapists, and business persons," siad Nancy Magnusson Fagan at the time when she was the Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University.*11

"The ServiceMaster Corporration serves as a beautiful example of a company that thoroughly integrates its corporate philosophy and mission into day-to-day affairs. Founded by Marion E. Wade, the story of its conception, genesis and growth is told in Wade's book, God is Counsel. Kenneth T. Wessner, Chairman of the Board of ServiceMaster, states: 'The philosopgy of a company determines the character and nature of business it conducts. The climate of a company is created by the concepts of managing and life that govern its policies and practices. The philosophy of ServiceMaster and the words we used to express that philosophy have been carefully conceived, nurtured, and refined through years of thought, work, and commitment. Our company philosophy is expressed in four objectives. These four staterment are the foundation upon which everything we do is built.

To honor God in all we do.
To help people develop.
To pursue excellence.
To grow profitably.

For the people of ServiceMaster, their work is not merely the making of a living; it is a way of life.'" *12

That solid philosophy has helped ServiceMaster become one of the largest cleaning service conglomerates in the world. We are impressed by what Dr. Peter Drucker said that, "Only a clear definition of the mission and purpose of the business makes possible clear and realistic business objectives. It is the foundation for priorities, strategies, plans, and work assignments. It is the starting point for the design of managerial jobs, above all, for the design of managerial structures." A business is a reflection of the leader.

Vision may develop its power to direct what tommorrow will look like. Vision is having an acute sense of the possible. The thing what others can not see, it can be seen by vision. "The willingness to create a new vision is a statement of your belief in your potential," said David McNally.*13

"At Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, we are committed to developing values-centered business leaders for contemporary business practice. Our focus on leadership grounded in such core values as integrity, stewardship, compassion, and responsibility has been an integral part of our growth over the last thirty-five years and guides us today as the fifth largest accredited graduate business school in the nation," pointed out Dean Dr. Linda A. Livingtone, Graziadio Business School of Pepperdine University.*14

"When you enroll in the Graziadio School, you will be joining an institution with a strong entrepreneurial culture. A successful entrepreneur, George Pepperdine, founded the University at the depths of the Great Depression. His vision was to build an institution that would strengthen young adults for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. More than a half century later, George L. Graziadio, Jr., another successful entrepreneur and co-founder and chairman of Imperial Bank, continued this entrepreneurial legacy through his generous endowment of the business school which now bears his name. We honor their entrepreneurial spirit by delivering a learning experience that is relevant and practical in an ever-changing business environment."

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References

*1. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'President Dr. Andrew K. Benton' on the Yahoo.com," (April 27, 2007), Sunnyvile, California: Yahoo.com.
*2. Housman, Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Persus Publishing.
*3. Baker, Kim; and Baker, Sunny. (2001), "How to say it online: everything you need to know to master the new language of cyberspace," Paramus, New Jersey: Pretice Hall.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "The Speaker's Source Book," (1988), Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
*6. Baker. Ibid.
*7. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'Dean Dr. Margaret J. Weber wbti' on the Google.com," (April 27, 2007), Mountainview, California: Google.com.
*8. Ball, Donald A, and McCulloch, Jr., Wendell H. (2003) International Business --- The Challenge of Global Competition," Chicago: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*9. O'Brien, James A. (2003) "Introduction to Information Systems," Boston, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill Irvin.
*10. Baker. Ibid.
*11. GSEP, Pepperdine University. (1994), "The Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Pepperdine University --- 1994 - 95 Academic Catalog," Malibu, California: Pepperdine University.
*12. Ekeren. Ibid.
*13. Chang, Tiffany. 'Vision and enthusiasm,' "A search of 'Business & Administration wbti' on the Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com," (April 25, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*14. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "A search of 'Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone' on the Yahoo.com," (April 27, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.

All, from the greast to humblest, must work
together in harmony and devotion. We can
make no advances with only solo work.
Unless the solooists and the members of the
chorus are ready to work together in
harmony, there can be no symphony.

---Jackson Wilcox *1
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It is our pleasure to receive the following e-mail on Earth Day from U. S. Senator John Kerry to President Dr. Tony T. Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI):

"Earth Day brought me into activism in the first place -- and I still find it empowering because it's not a day for the politicians, it's a day that began to pressure the politicians -- a day that was built from the ground up. Teresa and I are in Boston and Austin today telling the stories of everyday community activists from the book we wrote -- but working for a better environment isn't just about public events or one holiday on the calendar," wrote John Kerry.*2

He believes that: Saving the environment also involves the everyday choices we all make. At the end of their new book, This Moment on Earth, Teresa and I listed some things all of us can do in our lives to help the environment, direct action that can improve the Earth's health.

On this Earth Day, John wanted to share these: "Keep your car in good condition: Get your engine tuned up regularly, change the oil, and keep your tires properly inflated -- proper maintenance can increase your car's fuel efficiency by 10 percent and reduce emissions.

"Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs: Change the three bulbs you use most in your house to compact fluorescents. Each compact fluorescent will keep half a ton of carbon dioxide out of the air over its lifetime. And while they may be slightly more expensive than the incandescent bulbs you're used to using, compact fluorescents last ten times as long and can save $30 per year in electricity costs.

"Buy energy efficient products: When buying new appliances or electronics, shop for the highest energy-efficiency rating. Look for the yellow and black Energy Guide label on the product. According to the EPA, the typical American household can save about $400 per year in energy bills with products that carry the Energy Star label as the most efficient in its class.

"Turn off lights and other electrical appliances such as televisions and radios when you're not using them: This is a very simple step, but it's surprising how many times we forget. Install automatic timers for lights that people in your house frequently forget to flick off when leaving a room. Use dimmers when you can.

"Choose PVC-free building products: this can reduce the exposure of your family to toxins in your home environment. Steer clear of vinyl windows and doors and choose wood instead. Adhesives, caulk, grout, and sealants may also contain phthalates. You can check for phthalate ingredients in these products using the National Institutes of Health's Household Products Database: www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov.

"Choose toys carefully: this is another important step to reduce your children's exposure to toxins. Look for toys and feeding products for babies and young children that are labeled "PVC free." *3

On March 28, 2007, the following article was published by WBTI on this section:

[[[A Unique Moment
The sales rank of our new book This Moment On Earth within just one day is amazing on Amazon.Com!
By Teresa Heinz Kerry*1

Dear Friend,

Yesterday morning when our new book This Moment On Earth .....

..................................]]]*4

It was then posted by the leading search leaders Yahoo.com, Google.com, and among others:

By "Teresa Heinz Kerry wbti" on the Yahoo.com at 2:52 p. m. (4/24/07):
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business ...
WBTI has an ... "John Kerry and Teresa Heinz have written a book that is a profound ... American philanthropist Teresa Heinz Kerry to Washington ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=cge&... - 94k - Cached

By "A Unique Moment wbti" on the Yahoo.com at 2:47 p. m. (4/24/07):
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business ...
... been received from a search of "Pepperdine University wbti" on the Google.com ... A Unique Moment ... A Unique Moment,' "An e-mail from American ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=cge&... - 94k - Cached

Washington Business and Technology Institute - Past drafts, documents ...
... ëÉúˇ? was also designed nicely and posted as a flier by WBTI on the Internet. ... A Unique Moment,' "An e-mail from American philanthropist Teresa Heinz Kerry to ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=cge&... - 136k - Cached

By "u s senator harry reid wbti" on the Google.com at 7:07 a. m. (4/23/07):
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Tony Lei, President ...Upon informing of its plan for her distinguished appointment from WBTI, ... In the beginning of the Event, U. S. Senator Harry Reid took pictures and ...
communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=page&GID=01101010550976144152582945&... - 125k - Cached - Similar pages

WBTI & Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN ...Nevada is honor to have WBTI under her spiritual Chairpersonship and I am ... In the beginning of the Event, U. S. Senator Harry Reid took pictures and ...
communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/DBPAGE=page&MODE=display&GID=01325001051063... - 129k - Cached - Similar pages
[ More results from communitylink.reviewjournal.com ]*5

"Dear Dr. Lei, I have read the wonderful article below and have learned so much about what is going on in our local community as well as world wide. There are so many important people who do good things for the community, and they should be commended for all of their efforts. I am highly impressed that you have so many friends and colleagues who communicate with you about their projects and activities for the betterment of society, including our Asian community. Best wishes," pointed out Cheryl Moss, District Court Judge of Nevada.*6

The article was entitled "Michael Douglas: Igniting the city through the cooperation and development with our expertise, integrity, and professionalism is on the way!" Michael Douglas is a Justice of Nevada Supreme Court.

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*7

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "The Speaker's Source Book," (1988), Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
*2. Kerry, John. 'Earth Day,' "An e-mail from U. S. Senator John Kerry to WBTI," (April 22, 2007), Washington, D. C.: John Kerry for Senate.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'U. S. Senator John Kerry wbti' on the Yahoo.com," (April 24, 2007), Sunnyvile, California: Yahoo.com.
*5. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid wbti' on the Google.com," (April 23, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Vision and enthusiasm,' "A search of 'Business & Administration wbti' on the Communitylink. Reviewjournal.com," (April 23, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
6. Moss, Cheryl. 'I am highly impressed that you have so many friends and colleagues who communicate with you about their projects and activities for the betterment of society,' "An e-mail from District Court Judge Cheryl Moss to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (April 5, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Desk of Judge Moss, Family Court of Nevada.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "A search of 'Chairperson Elaine Chao' on the Yahoo.com," (April 24, 2007), Sunnyvale, California: Yahoo.com.

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor

It is our pleasure to post the following e-mail written by Dean Dr. Linda A. Livingstone*1 of the Graziadio School of Business and Management of Pepperdine University to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute(WBTI):

Dear Tony:

I cordially invite you and your senior colleagues to join America's most distinguished board directors at the 2007 Boardroom Forum: "The New Rules of Board Effectiveness," presented by Directorship magazine and Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. This year's forum will take place at the spectacular Villa Graziadio on the scenic Malibu campus.*2

I am pleased to offer a discounted rate to you, your company's leaders and associates they recommend.

Our unique mix of keynote sessions, workgroups, and in-depth peer group exchanges will expand how you think about your role as a board director, chairman, CEO, CFO, general counsel, corporate secretary, treasurer, VP of finance or other officer dealing with the board.

Confirmed speakers include:

Michael Milken, Chairman, The Milken Institute and FasterCures
Angelo Mozilo, CEO, Countrywide Financial and Director, Home Depot
Enrique Hernandez, Jr., Chairman, Nordstrom
Jill Kanin-Lovers, Director, First Advantage
Click here to see the schedule and current listing of speakers and sessions.

Space at the event will be limited to facilitate networking and the productive exchange of ideas, so I urge you and your colleagues to register at your earliest convenience for the Pepperdine alumni rates. To register, please click here or contact Directorship at (877) 263-7655 or events@directorship.com.

I look forward to seeing you in Malibu.*3

Sincerely,

Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.
Dean
Graziadio School of Business and Management
Pepperdine University*4

The following information have been received from a search of "dean dr linda livingstone", on the Yahoo.com, etc. at 11:17 a. m. in the morning on April 22, 2007. They are appeared starting from the first line of the first page on the Yahoo.com, etc.:

Washington Business and Technology Institute - Pepperdine Univeristy ...
Welcome Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School ... of Business and Management that Dr. Linda Livingstone has been named its Dean. ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=4 - 109k - Cached - More from this site
Washington Business and Technology Institute - Past drafts, documents ...
... dinner party with Dean Dr. Linda Livingstone of Pepperdine University's ... for dinner with Dr. Linda Livingstone, Dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/...&START_COUNT=30 - 156k - Cached - More from this site

"Articles of WBTI's website for community service through the publication by the leading search engines have been achieved for many years. To serve our community with the spirit of love is an inspiration. Their vision and enthusiasm are significant!" said Michael Douglas, Justice of Nevada Supreme Court.*5

Wish the Directorship Magazine’s 2007 Annual Boardroom Forum a great success!

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*1. About Dean Linda A. Livingstone: Dr. Linda Livingstone has served as Dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University since June 2002. Building on the school’s mission to develop values-centered leaders for contemporary business practice, Dr. Livingstonehas strengthened the Graziadio School’s focus on achieving the highest standards of academic excellence in teaching, intellectual contributions, and Christian values while enhancing ties with the business community through innovative partnerships and programs that emphasize applied, relevant knowledge. In addition, she has encouraged the expansion of the business school’s global network by increasing academicpartnerships with more than 25 universities worldwide. To further enhance learning outside of the classroom, Dr. Livingstone launched the Dean’s Executive Leadership Series in 2004. Created to provide students and alumniaccess to today’s leading business leaders, the series features such noted executives as David Murdock, president and CEO, Dole Food Company, Inc.; Ted Waitt, co-founder Gateway Computers; and Anne M. Sweeney, president of Disney/ABC Television Groups. Under Dr. Livingstone’s leadership, a business plan competition was also introduced for students seeking to start their own companies and an entrepreneurship emphasis was added to the school’s Full-time MBA program. In an effort to promote a greater exchange between the corporate world and the classroom,Dr. Livingstone launched the Education to Business (E2B) Applied Learning program upon her arrival at the Graziadio School. The program is designed to provide studentswith real-world experience consulting with major corporations including Starbucks,Coca-Cola, and Raytheon. Dr. Livingstone is often invited to address business and academic audiences on issues related to leadership and education, and has been quoted in the Washington Post, New York Times, Financial Times, and Forbes Magazine. Prior to joining the GraziadioSchool, Dr. Livingstone was an Associate Professor of Management and the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. An award-winning teacher of organizational behavior and human resource management,Dr. Livingstone’s research interests focus on creativity in organizations as influenced by the fit between the individual and the organizational environment. Dr. Livingstone received her B.S., MBA, and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. [Posted through the courtesy of "The AACSB Bridge Program" by AACSB International.]
*2. Livingstone, Linda A. 'You Are Invited to Directorship Magazine’s ...' "An e-mail from the Graziadio School Office of the Dean of Pepperdine University to WBTI," (April 20, 2007), Malibu, California: Graziadio School Office of the Dean.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid wbti' on the Google.com," (April 23, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Vision and enthusiasm,' "A search of 'Business & Administration wbti' on the Communitylink. Reviewjournal.com," (April 23, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.

More than one hundred days have passed since I stood on the steps of our Capitol and promised Nevadans I would provide leadership to our state. It has been one hundred days of progress.

My resolve not to impose new or increased taxes or fees remains firm, despite intense pressure.

My staff and I have been working with the Nevada Legislature, now halfway through its session, to fulfill commitments outlined in my State of the State Address: empowerment for our schools, increasing the protection of our Homestead Act, better protecting Nevadans against sex offenders, strengthening the Millennium Scholarship program, helping attract and retain the teachers we need most through a dedicated first-time mortgage program, strengthening our employee benefits program and helping at-risk teens through the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe. Our legislators have my legislation to accomplish these goals, and I expect strong support.

We have taken significant steps to encourage the use of renewable energy sources in Nevada, and have created a Climate Change Advisory Committee to study the effects of greenhouse gasses within our state and to recommend ways of reducing them.

Chaired by Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, my anti-methamphetamine working group has issued its first report, giving us new insight into the most devastating drug problem in our state’s history and offering more effective means for attacking meth on three fronts: education, enforcement and rehabilitation.

I am working to improve the efficiency of state government, as well as the level of service it provides our citizens. Through executive order, I have frozen the hiring of information technology managers within individual state agencies, centralizing the IT function in the Department of Information Technology. This avoids duplication of services and cuts the cost to the taxpayers.

We are exploring innovative funding options for our roadways. I have created a task force to examine public-private partnership opportunities that may meet Nevada’s future transportation needs.

Supreme Court Justice Jim Hardesty developed a plan to relieve prison overcrowding by deporting non-violent inmates who are illegal immigrants to their home countries. With my blessing, the Pardons Board has endorsed this plan. It will not endanger Nevadans because it will turn these offenders over to authorities in their home countries. If they re-enter the United States, they will be committing a federal crime, which means they will be eligible for federal prison terms instead of burdening Nevada taxpayers by returning to state prisons.

It has been my honor to appoint or reappoint 16 highly qualified cabinet members and 60 other board and commission members, including new county commissioners for both Clark and Lincoln Counties and two district judges to serve Clark County. Mindful of the issue of diversity in these appointments, we have increased both the ethnic and geographic diversity of these appointees to better reflect the demographic makeup of our state.

This is the kind of leadership I promise to continue to provide Nevadans over the next one hundred days and beyond. I appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to work with you for the benefit of all Nevadans.

[From an e-mail by Office of the Governor to WBTI, dated 4/13/07, arrived 4/16/07.)

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About Governor James A. Gibbons:
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons earned a B.S. in Geology and later, a M.S. in Mining/Geology from the University of Nevada at Reno. Gibbons received the MacKay School of Mines Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999, and remains an active supporter of Nevada’s university and community college system. He also earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and completed his post-graduate work at the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Sparks, Nevada, Governor Jim Gibbons was a former United States Congressman. Jim was first elected to represent Nevada's 2nd District in the House of Representatives in 1996. He was re-elected to a fifth term in November 2004. Prior to coming to Congress, Gibbons gained a distinguished military background. A former combat pilot and decorated veteran of both the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, Governor Gibbons served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and graduated from the USAF Air Command and Staff College as well as the Air War College. Attaining the rank of Colonel, Gibbons joined the Nevada Air Guard in 1975, and served as the group's Vice Commander from 1990 through 1996. Jim Gibbons served three terms in the Nevada State Legislature and was named “Outstanding Freshman Legislator” his first year in 1988. By 1993, Gibbons rose through the ranks to become Republican Whip of the State Assembly. Jim Gibbons is Governor of Nevada starting from January 1, 2007. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is now Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).

***** Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm. ---Tom Peters

"Hello, The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature public events this year that highlight Asian and Pacific Cultures in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. We invite you to participate with us in our largest event, the Asian Culture Fair, which will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2007 from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Sahara West Library. Over 2,500 people are expected to attend the event this year. Please confirm your free space or participation by completing the enclosed application and returning it to me as soon as you can. You have joined us in the past and we would enjoy having your group come out and participate again. Sincerely," wrote Leah Ciminelli, APAH Committee Chair, Sahara West Library, to WBTI in the morning on April 18, 2007.

It is our great honor for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month every year!

They will feature free public events again this year that highlight Asian and Pacific Cultures.

"Hi Judy and Tony, Thank you for posting the Culture Fair article on your informative website. I would really love for you or someone in your organization to come to the Culture Fair at the Sahara West Library and pass out information or pamphlets from your organization. Do you think that would be possible? I can supply you with a table and sign representing your organization. We are expecting over 2500 people the day of the Culture Fair. It would be a great chance for you to spread the word about WBTI-Nevada. I'm attaching an application for you to fill out (if you can attend). Please let me know if you can attend," wrote Leah Ciminelli, APAH Committee Chair, to Washington Business and Technoilogy Institute (WBTI) in the afternoon on April, 18, 2007.*1

We were glad to receive the following letter about the events from APAH Committee Chair Leah Ciminelli:

Greetings!

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events this year that highlight Asian and Pacific Cultures in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. We invite you to participate with us our largest event, the Asian Pacific American Culture Fair & Food festival, which will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Sahara West Library. Over 2500 people are expected to attend the event this year. Please confirm your free space or participation by completing the application enclosed and returning it to me by April 15, 2007.*2

In addition, we'd like to ask for your assistance in publicizing this event and other library APAH activities to your community, family, friends and associates. We look forward to an enjoyable celebration as we work together to entertain, inform and recognize the diversity of our Las Vegas community.

Sincerely,

(Signiture)
Leah Ciminelli, APAH Committee Chair
Sahara West Library
9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Las, Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 507-3644
e-mail: ciminellil@lvccld.org *3

In response to the above letter, it was our pleasure to assist in publicizing this event and other library APAH activities to our community, family, friends, and associates.*4

The following information have been received from a search of "Chair Leah Ciminelli", etc. on the Yahoo.com and Google.com at 11:57 a. m. in the morning on April 18, 2007. They are appeared starting from the first line of the first page on the Google.com and Yahoo.com:

(001). For "Chair Leah Ciminelli" on the Yahoo.com:
WBTI & Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN ...
Leah Ciminelli, APAH Committee Chair. Sahara West Library. 9600 W. Sahara Ave. ... letter from APAH Committee Chair Leah Ciminelli to Chinese American Academic ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=page&... - 245k - Cached - More from this site

Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business ...
... the following letter about the events from APAH Committee Chair Leah Ciminelli: ... letter from APAH Committee Chair Leah Ciminelli to Chinese American Academic ...communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=cge&... - 94k - Cached - More from this site

(002). For "Leah Ciminelli wbti" on the Google.com:
WBTI & Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN ...
Ciminelli, Leah. 'The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will ... Nevada State and WBTI welcomed and commended heartily TEFA and Tunghai Reunion ...
communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=page&GID=01325001051063401400197432&... - 250k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages

Washington Business and Technology Institute - Business ...
Ciminelli, Leah. 'The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free ... PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of ...
communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=cge&gid=01101010550976144152582945&p... - 96k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages
[ More results from communitylink.reviewjournal.com ]

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is achieving! Wish them a good future!

"Articles of WBTI's website for community service through the publication by the leading search engines have been achieved for many years. To serve our community with the spirit of love is an inspiration. Their vision and enthusiasm are significant!" said Michael Douglas, Justice of Nevada Supreme Court.*5

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References

*1. Sahara West Library. 'Thank you for posting the Culture Fair article on your informative website,' "An e-mail from APAH Committee Chair Leah Ciminelli to Washington Business and Technoilogy Institute(WBTI)," (April 18, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Desk of Chair Leah Ciminelli.
*2. Ciminelli, Leah. 'The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events this year that highlight Asian and Pacific Cultures' "A letter from APAH Committee Chair Leah Ciminelli to Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN)," (March 18, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: Sahara West Library.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' on the Google.com," (April 18, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Vision and enthusiasm,' "A search of 'Business & Administration wbti' on the Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com," (April 19, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.

We're about halfway through the legislative session. Here is an update.

Tragic Virginia Campus Shooting

As I draft this newsletter, the number of dead is 32 on the campus of Virginia Tech, where a man who was mentally ill went on a murder spree this morning. Just last year, the Virginia Legislature rejected a measure that would have allowed the hundreds of people who were on that campus this morning and who hold a permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW) to actually carry one. "I'm sure the university community is appreciative of the General Assembly's actions because this will help parents, students, faculty and visitors feel safe on our campus," a Virginia Tech spokesman said at the time. (WorldNetDaily.com)

Similarly, my proposal to allow specially-trained teachers to carry - and, more importantly, to remove our schools from the list of gun-free zones we advertise for terrorists in state law - failed last week in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee on a 4-2 vote. (Legislative Website)

Official English Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week

A negotiated version of my bill making English the official language of Nevada passed unanimously out of the Senate Government Affairs Committee last Friday, and is on its way to the floor of the Senate. The compromise sees section 1 of the original bill retained almost in its entirety (lines 10 & 11 on page 1 have been deleted). While much of the bill was lost, the unanimous vote in committee leaves hope the bill can pass the Assembly. (Legislative Website)

Tax Cuts And TASC All Die

No real big surprise here - the Legislature has worked hard to crank up Nevadans' tax burden and has no intention of reducing it. My bills to cut the DMV car tax in half, exempt fully disabled veterans from paying the DMV car tax at all, and eliminate the horrid and hidden Insurance Premium tax on annuity distributions for senior citizens, all failed to win approval by last Friday's deadline. The TASC Amendment was killed on a 4-2 vote in the Senate Finance Committee. The graph to the right is linked to a newspaper story about Nevada's climbing rate of spending per capita.

Invitation to Read Beers' Daily Postings

For more Bob Beers articles, check out his online weblog, updated most days the Nevada legislature is in session.

[From an e-mail by Bob Beers to WBTI on April 16, 2007.]

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About Nevada Senator Bob Beers:
Nevada Senator Bob Beers has spent the last eight years fighting to help Nevada families keep more of their paychecks. Bob Beers is a longtime Nevada resident who has lived and worked in Reno and Las Vegas. He earned a business degree from UNLV with distinction, owned and operated a respected computer accounting company, and is a certified public accountant (CPA). In 1998 he was elected to Nevada Assembly. Bob Beers was elected as a state Senator of Nevada in 2004.

The willingness to create a new vision is a statement of your belief in your potential.

---David McNally

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Carl Schutz told us that, "Ideals are like stars. You will not succeed in touching them with your hands. But like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides and following them you will reach your destiny." It is our pleasure to inspire the significance of the idea, "The world of tomorrow belongs to the person who has the vision today," which was stated by Robert Schuller. Having good vision, we will bring it together with us to help promote a peaceful, happy, and healthy community.*1

"Vision seems to be an elusive yet import life principle. Your vision describes the ideal future for you to attain. It provides meaning and direction while forcing you to break through present limitations. Holding a clear picture in your mind of the desired future will mobilize your creative efforts and generate the desire and energy to perform," edited Glenn Ekeren in his book.*2

Vision may develop its power to direct what tommorrow will look like. Vision is having an acute sense of the possible. The thing what others can not see, it can be seen by vision. Something extraordinary will occur when those with similar visions are drawn together. The goal of John F. Kennedy set in 1060 to place a man on the moon by 1970 drew many million people's efforts in achieving the dream. John had the vision. The result is now history with reality.

"John F. Kennedy was a living example of Mitchell Kapor's belief that, 'If you can genuinely present a picture that makes sense to people, that unifies the seemingly disperate elements of their experience, if you can give people something they can resonate with because it's meaningful, then they'll be immensely responsive to it.' JFK presented that picture and America responded." *3

Enthusiasm is important, especially very important to many things in our lives.*4 We need to push our valuable vision through enthusiasm. We are pleased to quote the following three short but meaningful ones:

***** There is nothing greater than enthusiasm. ---Henry Moore
***** If you don't have enthusiasm, you don't have anything. ---Kemmons Wilson, Sr.
***** Nothing good or great can be done in the absence of enthusiasm. ---Tom Peters

It's our pleasure to post a short story from "Speaker's Source Book II" by Glenn Van Ekeren:

The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek roots en and theos and means "God within." It is a fire, a passion within. Real enthusiasm is not something you "put on" and "take off " to fit the occasion. It is a way of life.
Apparently Theodore Roosevelt possessed that kind of passionate lifestyle. In 1883, according to Bernard Levin, writing in Enthusiasms (Crown Publishers), Roosevelt went buffalo hunting in the Badlands of South Dakota with a single companion, Joe Ferris. They nearly died of thirst, and they slept on the ground, saddles their only pillows. One night wolves caused their horses to bolt, and it took some time for the
fleeing beasts to be recaptured. The men went back to sleep; it began to rain heavily and they awoke, finding themselves lying in four inches of water. Shivering between sodden blankets, Ferris heard Teddy Roosevelt exclaim, "By Godfrey, but this is fun!"
Now that's enthusiasm!*5

We are quite inspired by the words of wisdom as said by Alan Loy McGinnis that, "There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being--to help someone succeed." Vision with enthusiasm may bring us with hope to serve our people, community, and country!*6

"It's my great honor to be named by President Dr. Tony Lei as a Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) and an Honorary Chairman of the Clark County District and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC) of Washington Business and Technolgy Institute (WBTI)," pointed out the Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court William Maupin at the Celebration Party to "Nevada Examiner" and "Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com" at the Steak House of Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas, Nevad on October 10, 2002. The Party was held by WBTI to celebrate William Maupin's being appointed as its Fellow of the Public Administration Institution (PAI) and as its Honorary Chairman of the Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). "Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity." *7

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References

*1. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "A search of 'Shelley Berkley, U. S. Congresswoman' on the Yahoo.com," (April 16, 2007), U. S. A.: Yahoo.com.
*2. Glenn Van Ekeren, "Speaker's Source Book II," (Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press, 1994,) 378.
*3. Ibid. 130.
*4. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Yahoo answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'Jim Gibbons, Governor of Nevada' on the Yahoo.com," (April 14, 2007), U. S. A.: Yahoo.com.
*5. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A serarch of 'Business wbti' on the Google.com," (April 15, 2007), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*6. Michael Douglas, Jessie Walsh, Valerie Weber and PAI of WBTI, 'Dr. Tony Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,' "A search of 'Business & Administration wbti' on the Communitylink of Reviewjournal.com," (April 16, 2007), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*7. Denton. Ibid.

This week, the Senate marked the 100th day of the 110th Congress. For Nevadans, this has been a period of great progress. When I became Senate Majority Leader, I promised to get Congress back to work so we could produce meaningful results for Nevada and the nation.*2

The first thing we did was pass the toughest lobbying and ethics reform legislation in our nation’s history to restore the public's faith in Congress.

After five years, the Senate finally passed the recommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission to make America safer and more secure. At my insistence, this legislation included funding to increase Customs Border Patrol agents at McCarran International Airport.

A bipartisan majority of the United States Senate voted against the President's flawed plan to escalate the war in Iraq and joined with the House of Representatives in telling the President it is time to change course in Iraq.

We passed a responsible, balanced, pay-as-you-go budget that cut taxes for working people and invested more in education, veterans, and health care. I ensured the budget included an extension of the state sales tax deduction and my Combat Related Special Compensation legislation, which allows disabled veterans to receive both disability compensation and retirement pay.

I introduced the Prevention First Act, which will reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and abortions, and will increase access to contraception.

With my help, former Nevada Test Site workers who contracted cancer from their work during the under-ground nuclear tests, are one step closer to receiving the compensation they deserve.

I worked with Senator Ensign and other members of the delegation on legislation that will release 80 acres of federal land in Las Vegas for the expansion of the Nevada Cancer Institute.

I am also working on strengthening rural Nevada. As a result of legislation I sponsored, the Secure Rural Schools Act and Payment in Lieu of Taxes legislation would bring almost $130 million to rural Nevada through 2012.

And this week, the Senate passed legislation to pursue stem cell research, which offers hope to thousands of Nevadans who are suffering from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, spinal injuries and other debilitating afflictions.

Our work is not complete. Many of the bills mentioned above will need to be reconciled with the House, but we have made great progress. In the weeks ahead, we will turn our focus to some of the greatest challenges facing Nevada. We will work to reduce the costs of drugs for senior citizens by allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices. We will consider legislation to set new national energy policy, ending our dependence on foreign and unsustainable energy sources, and we will make college affordability a priority. Finally, we will consider a comprehensive immigration reform bill that will include strong and effective enforcement of our borders and tough sanctions against employers who hire undocumented immigrants.

I am proud to be your voice in the United States Senate, and hope we will continue to communicate with each other. Speak up and be heard!*3

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References

*1. About Senator Harry Reid (a concise one by the Editor of this flier): U. S. Senator Harry M. Reid is the Democratic Leader (now Majority Leader) in the U. S. Senate. He is a man who commands the respect of colleagues from both parties, and a powerful advocate for Nevada’s middle-class families.
But he still lives in Searchlight … and he is still guided by the lessons and values he learned there.
The Las Vegas Sun newspaper summarized Reid’s story by saying that he “has gone from underdog to Senate’s top dog.”
Parade Magazine, the nation’s largest weekly magazine, identified Senator Reid as one of a handful of leaders in Washington with “integrity and guts.”
Since Nevadans elected him to the Senate in 1986, Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and a skillful legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has said, “We all respect Senator Reid. He is one of the moderate voices around here who tries to get things to work.”
And former GOP Leader Trent Lott said, “Harry Reid is out there finding a solution. I enjoy working with him very much.”
He was elected to the Senate in 1986, and re-elected in 1992, 1998 and 2004. He has served as the chairman or senior Democratic member on several important committees and subcommittees.
Reid is a tireless worker, and it isn’t unusual for him to be the first Senator of either party to arrive at the Capitol in the morning and the last to go home at night.
*2. Reid, Harry. '100 Days of Progress and Counting,' "An e-mail from U. S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's Office to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (April 13, 2007), Washington, D. C.: Senator Harry Reid's Office.
*3. Ibid.

***** Life is meant to be a never-ending education, and when this is fully appreciated, we are no longer survivors but adventurers. ---David McNally, Even Eagles Need a Push*1

There are five lessons of "How to Treat People." The second Important Lesson of them is 'Pickup in the Rain' as in the following:

An American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride. Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stoppped to help her, generally unhear of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached. It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway and unselfishly serving others." Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.*2

NOW more than ever - Peace It On....Pay It Forward. The best thing we can learn from children is that they known no limits nor boundaries. Their dreams and imaginations are the cornerstone of inspiration and what can be, not what is.*3

Think about the people you know. Which of them would you call successful communicators? What do these people have in common? The individuals on your list probably share five qualities. Effective communication requires perception, precision, credibility, control, and eongeniality:*4

(1). Perception. They are able to predict how their message will be received. They anticipate your reaction and shape the message according. They read your response correctly and constantly adjust to correct any misunderstanding.

(2). Precision. They create a "meeting of the minds." When they finish expressing themselves, you share the same mental picture.

(3). Credibility. They are believable. You have faith in the substance of their message. You trust their information and their intentions.

(4). Control. They shape your response. Depending on their purpose, they can make you laugh or cry, calm down, change your mind, or take action.

(5). Congeniality. They maintain friendly, pleasant, relations with the audince. Regardless of whether you agree with them, good communicators command your respect and goodwill. You are willing to work with them again, despite your differences.

The good words from the "Bible" are always inspired:*5

Jesus said, "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown." -- Revelation 3:11 "Bible"

The tongue of the righteous is the choice silver. -- Proverbs 10:20 "Bible"

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge.
-- Proverbs 15:2 "Bible"

When you walk into your first job as an MBA, all eyes will be on you. There are thirty-seven secrets to brandishing the confidence, wisdom, and polish of someone who has worked at a firm three years --- even when you have only been there just a few weeks. The following is the 'Seven communication laws you better not break,' written by Jon Housman:*6

1. Know what you don't know. "When smart young people start a job, they want to impress you. So they talk a lot," says Scott Koppelman, a senior financial adviser at First Union Securities Financial Network in New York. "But actually, that's perceived as a negative. I'm looking for someone who's aggressive but who knows when to listen." Rule of thumb: Listen four times more than you talk.

2. Treat your boss as if he were a client.

3. E-mail is not a crutch, a wall to hide behind, or any other metaphor, for that matter. It should never be a substitute for dealing with a problem in person, says Cella Irvine, a Harvard MBA and former senior manager at an Internet company. By addressing the first rift that comes along face-to-face rather than from your PDA, you'll immediately establish yourself as someone who doesn't shy away from situations and has good interpersonal skills. Bothered by an assistant's sloppiness? An associate's wisecrack? Tell them politely and forthrightly. Using your mouth. Otherwise, you'll be pegged as an e-mail coward.

4. Don't talk business in the bathroom. It puts people in the awkward spot of having to agree with you because they don't want to prolong the conversation. Managers tend to resent being put in an awkward spot. They're funny like that.

5. When your boss calls you at home on a Saturday,speak as if you were sitting at your desk. Do not mention that you're taking something out of the oven or that the delivery guy is at the door.

6. From a third-year associate at a bulge-bracket investment bank:"My firm has an open-door policy, which is great. But always pause for a moment before asking a senior person a question to make sure it's not something a peer could answer. A new hire who was junior to me once went straight to the director with a question I could have answered easily. He made us both look stupid."

6. You're working with your boss on a project, and he's plumb wrong about something. "You have to tell him when no one else is around," says Jana Carlson, a professional recruiter at the Blackstore Group in New York." I think this number might be off. Do you want me to double-check it? Pose it as a question, not as "You're wrong." Of course, you'd better be very sure he's wrong."

Five of the quatations by Russell Wild are valuable to put them here:*7

A. Prove Your Point
I know my students won't remember every formula. but I want them to remember this: There is no substitute for being able to convince people that your ideas are right, that your ideas are better. How do you do this? Part of it is knowing how to listen to people, part of it is knowing how to treat your peers well. --- Bhaskaran Swaminathan

B. Outsmart the Computer
A student may be able to get an A in the classroom by memorizing a formula, but if he wants to succeed in business, he has to know why the equation works and when it can be applied. If a student's knowledge of a theory doesn't move from the abstract to the concrete, it's worthless. For instance, when a client asks a portfolio manager why he's buying certain stocks, the manager's got to have something tangible to back it up. Saying"Our computer models are showing that this stock is underperforming" simply isn't good enough. __ Gib Bassett

C. Know Thy Customer
This is the bottom line: Customer fuel the business___any business. A deep understanding of the customer is critical in any marketplace. Who are the customers? Why will they buy? How will they evaluate the product? This sounds simple in practice, but very few business do it well. ___ Barbara Bund

D. Give the People What They Want
I can't stress this enough: People don't products or service. They buy solutions to painful problems. If your customer has a headache, sell aspirin, not vitamin. ___ John N. Doggett

E. Make Strong Connections
In today's quickly changing business environment, digital organizations require leaders who connect people to the company and to one another. In the accelerated and condensed digital environment, leaders who can build strong relationships with a variety of people are the ones who will thrive. ___ Celia Virginia Harquait

We all need to smile every once in a while!*8

Ever Wonder!
***Why is "abbreviated" such a long word?
***Why are they called apartment when they are all stuck together?
***Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?
***Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
***Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
***If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
***Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
***If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?
***Why is it that to stop Windows 98, you have to click on "Start"?

"How to Treat People" and "Effective Communication" are important. We need to push them through a spirit of kindness! The success of these skills in leading is a journey. "Believe that you will succeed. Believe it firmly, and you will then do what is necessary to bring success about," pointed out Dale Carnegie.*9

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References

*1. Ekeren, Glenn Van. "Speaker's Source Book II," (1994), Prentice Hall Press, Paramus, New Jersey: Prentice Hall Press.
*2. Chang, Meiyang. 'Five lessons of how to treat people,' (2002), "An email from Meiyang Chang to Dr. and Mrs. Tony Lei through Lillian Tsai," Taichung, Taiwan: Office Room of Meiyang Chang.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Thrill, John V.; and Bovee, Courtland L.. (1993), "Excellencein Business Communication," New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc..
*5. Barker, Kenneth. (1995) "The NIV Study Bible, 10th Anniversary Ediion," Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House.
*6. Housman, Jon. (2001), "The MBA Jungle B-School Survival Guide," Cambridge, Massachusetts: Perseus Publishing.
*7. Ibid.
*8. Are you kidding? From Y.S. Lei{Sent from: meiyang@sun.cepd.gov.tw} ("We all need to smile every once in a while") IT'S KINDA FUNNY [StatJokes] Fwd: Humor shiz.
*9. Ekeren. Ibid.