Success Secrets

FastTrack Tools is committed to your success. To inspire you, we offer FREE publications containing tips, tricks and best practices. Our mission is to get you on the fast track by helping you achieve your goals. These Success Secrets have been used in corporate environments to improve individual and group performance.

Before negotiating, make sure to define your “chrome bumper.”

Like others on the fast track, in addition to more money, you want benefits (your “chrome bumper”) to make you want to come to work every day, day after day. We define these benefits and examine how to determine what’s most important to you.  Then, we outline how to negotiate for the extras that will make a difference. The outcome is a win-win experience for you and your employer.                              

First, prepare. Then say, “I have a plan. I can make a difference. I need your support.”

You know your strengths. You want to contribute. You want to make a difference. To get what you want, you need a Personal Development Plan that clearly communicates your desires and capabilities – one that makes an impact, not just an impression. This commentary gives you the critical communication, planning and implementation skills to persuade your company to invest in you!

Proven techniques to help you avoid becoming a “meeting prisoner.”

Are you tired of being sucked into time wasting get-togethers that masquerade as meetings? The ones that make you feel like a prisoner waiting to get out of jail? It’s time to take charge of your next meeting without being perceived as overbearing. In this two-part, no-nonsense presentation, you’ll learn how to set the agenda, designate a facilitator, create a productive meeting environment, keep the momentum going and avoid workgroup pitfalls.

You may be surprised to learn that today’s boss wants you to think more and do less. Really!

Do you catch yourself doing the same old thing, the same old way – day in and day out? Yesterday’s boss may see this as acceptable. Today’s boss wants something different. This piece reveals a process that shows you how to think smarter, think thoroughly and communicate clearly. Instead of turning out quantity, you’ll give your boss quality. Your boss will thank you!                                 

A mentor, whether formal or informal, can help you succeed in life . . . and in your career.

Can you identify what separates a mentor from the average networking contact? Knowing the difference is critically important; your future may depend on it. In this critique, you’ll learn how to identify a quality mentor who is willing to invest in your future, how to decide what you need from a mentor, how choose the best mentor for you and your career and how to foster that union into a lasting mentorship with long-term benefits.

How to ask questions, listen and learn – before making a final judgment.

Some people talk, give opinions and start solving problems without a full understanding of the situation. If this is how you sometimes interact with others, it may be preventing you from being a better communicator. Listening skills are key to getting ahead at work and getting a leg up on the competition.  Wise up! Discover the art of asking questions and unlock the keys to effective listening.  You will discover personal and professional benefits you never imagined.

To improve the learning process, you must climb the learning ladder in stages.

Can you learn something the wrong way? Absolutely! In this detailed write-up, you’ll learn how to climb the learning ladder, step-by-step. Your payoff?  Maximize your learning experience and coach yourself through the challenges and obstacles that can prevent you from getting ahead.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Play it safe, do your job, stay on the sidelines. Or, join the show, learn new tricks, learn from your mistakes and advance your career. 

Have you wanted to get ahead, but thought: “How can I compete? There’s always someone who knows more than I do.” That’s “sideline” thinking.  Don’t let the parade of life leave you in the viewing stands. This short, real-life story gives you key insights to help reverse a self-defeating attitude. When you’ve finished reading it, you’ll understand that not being afraid to “jump into the parade” is the brave way to get ahead.