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A Letter From David Harder
Years ago, I interviewed the late Howard House – Founder of the House Ear Institute, which has restored hearing to hundreds of thousands of people. I asked why he continued to come to the clinic in his 90’s. His response was immediate, “I want to see our patients faces when they […]
Growing Old Disgracefully
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” – The Goddess Sophia Loren A few years ago, a […]
AUTHENTICITY? Why the Usual Success Story = Fraud
“Every album, I’m worried that I’m a dork and a fraud – ‘What if I can’t sing anymore?’ Then I stop thinking and start playing guitar, and I realize that it’s okay to suck, and move forward.” – Pink The authenticity movement is growing […]
Why We Do It And Why You Will Want To
THE INSPIRED WORK PROGRAM Saturday & Sunday – June 13 & 14 in Los Angeles September 15 & 16, 1990 represented the dawn of my professional life. I walked into a hotel ballroom to deliver the first Inspired Work Program to thirty-six participants. The program has the magic of getting […]
Why We Are Not Hiring Veterans
As we complete the Memorial Day Holiday take a moment to consider that all of us could do more to support veterans. After World War II, veterans were treated with a sense of honor and respect that inspired an entire country to support their return to civilian life. But, America’s growing ambivalence […]
The Critical Link Between Motivation & Curiosity
“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity.” Eleanor Roosevelt Real motivation and curiosity are inextricably linked. The best leaders and sales people that I know build their success on a […]
How One Innovation is About to Change Our Entire World
Picture this: You’ve wanted that new BMW convertible for quite some time. You get a promotion and a bonus. Your first thought is to order your brand new car. You visit BMW’s website and key in all of the options, the color and the interior. You get to customize this […]
Inspired Social Networking
Four Virtual Weekly Two-Hour Sessions Starting on Monday, May 18, 4-6 p.m. (PST) Inspired Social Networking offers a creative and fun-to-use process that leads to highly engaged targeted relationships. From the Founder of Inspired Work, David Harder: “Prior to launching Inspired Work, I was a sales executive who led a variety […]
The Shocking Truth About Employment In 2015 (Part Two)
Pre-Boarding and On-Boarding workers have become tony business processes. But, the vast majority of employers are doing a terrible job in presenting their brand and creating goodwill during the hiring process. Many of our individual clients are looking for new jobs and they bring back war stories that are simply […]
A Letter From David Harder Regarding The Inspired Work Program
Years ago, I interviewed the late Howard House – Founder of the House Ear Institute, which has restored hearing to hundreds of thousands of people. I asked why he continued to come to the clinic in his 90’s. His response was immediate, “I want to see our patients faces when they […]