Chris Rolando, Author of the Best-Selling The Leadership Formula, Tackles the Question of Pushing Forward

Chris Rolando, Author of the Best-Selling 'The Leadership Formula,' Tackles the Question of 'Pushing Forward'Chris Rolando, a leading authority on product business and leadership and author of the best-selling 'The Leadership Formula,' talks with Nathan J. Amato, founder and CEO of The Social Listening Company. They talk about how to build successful entrepreneurs, what Chris learned in his years as a network marketing expert, and why you should never apologize for being a leader.Nathan J. Amato, founder and CEO of The Social Listening Company, is the author of the bestselling book 'The Leadership Formula.' And Chris Rolando, a leading authority on product business and leadership and author of the best-selling 'The Leadership Formula,' talks with Nathan J. Amato, founder and CEO of The Social Listening Company.In 'The Leadership Formula,' Chris Roloson tells readers how to master the skill of thinking like a leader and to develop the mindset that enables leaders to succeed. While he covers various aspects of building effective network marketing organizations, one of the keys to his advice is, 'Leadership is the ability to push forward and keep pushing forward'. Here's a special episode in which Nathan discusses how important it is to 'pushing forward' - and why it's extremely difficult to be a 'pushover' when it comes to self-improvement.In 'The Leadership Formula,' Chris Roloson is asked how to find mentors. He explains that some leaders are simply not interested in mentoring - because they are too busy to talk with other leaders - and that it's necessary to find someone who is interested in what you have to say and in your experience.Chris Rolando, a leading authority on product business and leadership and author of the best-selling 'The Leadership Formula,' also emphasizes that 'leadership isn't just about getting along with others; it's about using your time and resources wisely.' Here, Nathan J. Amato talks with Chris Rolando, who is a leading authority on product business and leadership and author of the best-selling 'The Leadership Formula,' about what one must learn about product business to be a top performer, how to apply those lessons to his own network marketing experience, and why he believes that the CEO of a product company is rarely the leader.In 'The Leadership Formula,' Chris Roloson emphasizes that to be a good leader, one must learn how to make himself and others around him the center of attention. He describes how a leader can make himself 'the center of gravity' by setting and meeting standards for performance and reminding others of the importance of performance. Here, Nathan J. Amato explains why this is so difficult - and why it's essential for leaders to set high standards for themselves and those around them.Nathan J. Amato is the CEO of The Social Listening Company, and in the world of leadership, Chris Roloson is known as a leading authority on product business and leadership and author of the best-selling 'Th e Leadership Formula.' In this episode, Chris Roloson shares with Nathan J. Amato, founder and CEO of The Social Listening Company, his insights about what it takes to be a 'pushover,' why the CEO isn't the leader, and how a leader can make himself the center of attention. Nathan J. Amato's book, 'The Leadership Formula: Are You an Expert in Your Business?' is available at a number of outlets and can be obtained through Nathan's website at: www.thesociallisteningcompany.com.

6 Easy-to-Learn Classic Country Songs for Guitarists

6 Easy-to-Learn Classic Country Songs for Guitarists Maile Proctor Looking for some beginner-friendly country songs to play on guitar? Here,  Katy, TX guitar instructor Zachary A. shares some of his favorite classic country songs that are easy to learn and fun to play Country music has changed a lot over the past couple decades, but the classic country songs from the 50s and 60s still highlight the country music genre. The music written by Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Carl Perkins, and Waylon Jennings was revolutionary. Each one of these artists has left a profound footprint on the genre, and paved the way for new country artists. Country songs are generally pretty basic, which makes them fairly easy to play when youre learning guitar. Most of the songs consist of three or four basic chords, and use the blues chord progression of I-IV-I-V. Country songs are perfect to play around a campfire, and sing along with your friends. Classic country songs have simple rhythms, but they are powerful, timeless, songs that resonate with listeners. Country songs are heartfelt and emotional, and perfect to play or listen to when you feel sad or blue. Here are six country songs that are easy to play on guitar. * The First three songs are from the legendary country artist Hank Williams Sr. Hey Good Lookin This song uses G7, C, C7, F, and D7. The song uses a few basic chord progressions, the I-II-V and the I-IV-I-V, all in the key of G major. Honky Tonk Blues This is another great song that you can learn fairly quickly. Its in the key of C major, and it uses the I-IV-I-V-I basic blues chord progression. The chords used in the song are C, F, and G.  This one may be one of the easiest songs to learn and play because it’s just one simple chord progression. Your Cheatin Heart This song uses a couple basic sets of chord progressions, which are pieced together throughout the song. Those are the V-I, and the I-IV-V-I, which repeat in the sequence V-I-I-IV-V-I. You will use the G7, C, C7, F, and D7 chords, and you will play the song in the key of G major. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain By Willie Nelson Play this simple, timeless classic in the key of E major. The song uses the G#, F#, E, E sus, B7, and A chords. The song is mainly in two different chord progressions: IV-I-V-I-VI, which repeats and ends the second progression on the IV, and III-II-I-I-I. Mamas Dont Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys Performed by Waylong Jennings and Willie Nelson This song was performed first by Ed Bruce, and made famous by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. The song actually only consist of two simple chord progressions I-IV-V and II-V-IV. The song is in the key of D major. You will use the D, G and A E, B chords to play this song. Mama Tried By Merle Haggard To close out this list of epic classic country songs, I want to include my favorite country song of all time, Mama Tried by Merle Haggard. The song is in the key of D major and primarily uses the I-IV-I-V chord progression. You will use the D, G, and A chords to play this song. All of these legendary country songs provide a foundation to help you create and write your own music. So if you want to write a country hit, or record a song thats number one on the charts, then these songs are a great place to start! Cant get enough country music? Here are some more great country songs for guitarists. Looking for a great guitar instructor in your area? Search here for guitar teachers near you!  Zachary A. is a guitar instructor in Katy, TX specializing in beginning and intermediate students. He is currently earning a degree in  music theory. Learn more about Zachary here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

5 Facts Everyone Should Know About Biology

5 Facts Everyone Should Know About Biology 0SHARESShare Biology the science of life  is that part of your studies that teaches you all about why your body functions the way it does how and why one reacts in certain situations. There are various hidden facts about our body organs that one needs to be aware about. Here is a list of few of such details relating to our body organs which can alter your thinking   regarding your body’s functioning. • In today’s time, even with the development in medical science, various reasons lead to the failure of our internal organs. But how much damage to the same can we bear? The truth is that even if 80 per cent of the intestines or 75 per cent of the liver is removed, a human being can survive. And similarly if one kidney and one lung are removed, we will still be alive! That is how strong our body is. • An ear, whose primary function is thought to be of hearing, is basically meant to maintain the balance of our body. Yes, you read it right. In case one loses an ear, that person will face a lot of disorientation in case of walking and maintaining balance. •  Bowman capsule  is a cup like structure in a nephron, which is a kidney cell, and undertakes the first step in the process of blood filtration by extracting from it the urine. • Why do we as humans can think rationally and behave the way we do? It is because of the growth in the brain’s cerebral cortex; this part of the brain stores the memory and controls the motor functions and thought processes. • Does your nose start watering when you cry? If yes, it’s because of the drain created by the tear ducts into the back of your nose. [starbox id=admin]

What is a College Lecture

What is a College Lecture The spring of your senior year of high school is an exciting timewithin the next few months, youll be finding out where youve been accepted to college and making concrete plans for the future. Shortly after that, youll be expected to create a course schedule for your first semester. Colleges offer many different types of classesfrom focused laboratory sessions to small discussion-based seminars. One of the most commonly offered courses is the college lecture. College lectures often have large class sizes, necessitate avid listening skills, and incorporate required reading assignments. Curious if a lecture-style course is right for you? Keep reading to learn what to know about college lectures. College lectures typically come with large class sizes More often than not, college lecture classes are quite large in size. This is especially true during your first year of college, when youll probably be taking high-demand introductory courses. Depending on the size of your school, lecture courses may enroll up to several hundred students. Due to the number of students, lectures are usually held in large auditoriums appropriately called lecture halls. In very large lecture courses, you may go through an entire semester without speaking directly to your professor. Instead, you may be instructed to meet with your TA (or teaching assistant)likely a graduate student who is there to assist your professor in running the course throughout the semesterwho can help you by: Answering specific questions regarding concepts discussed in class Discussing ideas or thoughts you have regarding reading assignments Clarifying questions you have about assignment or coursework requirements You can stand out in your large lecture class by getting to know your TA and by introducing yourself to your professor, even if its briefly, after class. [RELATED: Know the Difference Between In-Person, Online, and Hybrid Courses] College lectures require close listening Your professor will likely stand at a podium and talkwith or without visual aidsduring each lecture session. You will be expected to follow along and take notes. In high school, you may have had a few classes that were based in this lecture and note-taking style. These were good practice for what youll encounter in college. Its not always easy to know what information said by your professor is worthy of going into your notes. Chat with your TA to get some advice if youre having trouble knowing what you should focus on when your professor speaks. With some practice, youll become an expert listener and note-taker. Additionally, since so much of the content of lecture courses is created in class by your professor, its important to attend every class period. Skipping class can mean missing out on important information youll need for your exams and coursework. [RELATED: How to Write an Email to Your Professor] College lectures incorporate reading assignments Your professor is likely to assign a reading assignment that youll need to complete in order to prepare for each lecture. These readings can be lengthy and time-consuming to finish. Some students skim reading material when they feel pressed for time, but its important to avoid this habit. Completing readings before class is important, because it gives you background for what youll be learning from your professor and allows you to prepare focused questions for either class time or your TA. Most college courses meet one to three times per week. Therefore, youll typically have at least one day between your classes to complete your reading assignments. Think of creative ways to get these assignments done, such as reading on your bus ride to campus, during your lunch break, or for an hour before bed. The more you stay on top of your reading assignments, the easier it will be to follow along during class and to get the most out of your lecture courses. [RELATED: What is a College Seminar?] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

How to Make the Most of Your Business School Campus Visit

How to Make the Most of Your Business School Campus Visit Visiting the campuses of your top-choice business schools can be an eye-opening experience. While on campus, you will gain a better understanding of how you would fit in this particular program. To make the most of your business school campus visits, ask strategic questions and incorporate what you learned during your visit into your applications. You can also learn more tips below. Properly prepare for your business school campus visit Do your research before arriving on campus. Plan your travel so that youre early for your appointment, and come dressed in business attire. Research the admissions officers, student leaders, and professors who youll be meeting with. This way, you can familiarize yourself with who they are before you speak to them. Also practice your 30-second elevator pitch on who you are, what you do, and why you wish to attend business school. You will be answering these questions often during your application process, so prepare for them now. [RELATED: 4 Steps to Take Today to Prepare for B-School] Ask strategic questions during your business school campus visit During your business school campus visit, pay attention to all of the information provided to you, but specifically focus on the areas of the program you are most interested in and would like to know more about. For example: If you want to go into investment banking after graduation, ask your tour guide which financial firms regularly recruit on campus. If youre interested in international business, inquire about study abroad programs and internship opportunities in other countries that the school has facilitated for students. Show that you have done your homework on the program by requesting specific information that relates to your needs, as opposed to general facts about the school that you could have learned from their website. [RELATED: The 2 Soft Skills You Need for Business School] Send a thank you note to each person you spoke with during your business school campus visit Write a handwritten note to every person who helped you during your b-school campus visit, and send these within a few days of your visit. This includes your tour guide, the admissions officers, the professors, and any other helpful individuals you encountered while at the school. Note how the advice or information that each person shared specifically helped you learn more about the program. Talk about your business school campus visit in your application Business schools want to know why you are applying to their program, as well as what efforts you have made to decide that their program is the best one for you. Include details in your essays about people you met, clubs you learned about, or classes you visited on your tour that influenced your decision to apply to this school. Elaborate on what you learned during your visit that confirmed how this particular program could help you achieve your goals, and clearly state what those goals are. Additionally, share why you would be an asset to the program. Demonstrate that you are ready to contribute your talents to your future class and to the school as a whole. Your business school campus visits can provide essential information for your MBA application process. These visits allow you to learn more about your schools and your schools to learn more about you. While on your visit, take a moment to explore the campus and the surrounding area. Use the visit to your full advantage so that you know as much as possible about the environment where you will spend the next years of your academic life. [RELATED: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Business School] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Common Pronunciation Mistakes in English - English Lesson via Skype

Common Pronunciation Mistakes in English - English Lesson via Skype Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Common Pronunciation Mistakes in English Today, were looking at English pronunciation, how to pronounce certain words in English. And in particular were looking at some key mistakes that lots of students make whether they are Spanish, French, Italian,or Russian.I let you into a little secret. Even English people make mistakes with their pronunciation. There are lots of people in different parts of the UK that drop Hs all the time and they never pronounce them when they talk.This is how they pronounce my name Harry:Arry, ave we got this?Arry, ave you got that?Theyre supposed to be native speakers but they dont always get it right.So dont worry about it. Youre in a big club of people who get English pronunciation wrong.Were going to try and correct some of the common pronunciation mistakes in English today.Lets start with some easy ones that everybody in every country gets wrong. And it’s the words:thoughalthoughthroughthoroughlyAll of these words start with two letters th like the word the. And thats the sound we want to g et correct.If we take the word THOUGH I think you hear that sound th though.Though. You try it. Though.Once again though.And then we take it all:thoughalthougheven thoughAlso we have the word THROUGH. It also starts with TH.He walked through the door.He walked through the forest.You try it. throughThe same sound as when you throw a ball. Past tense he threw the ball.And finally that word THOROUGHLY again.He thoroughly enjoyed himself. = meaning He really enjoyed himself.Thoroughly.You try it thoroughly. Common Pronunciation Mistakes in English - Silent H Now I mentioned at the beginning of this little session that people in England, and particularly in the north of England, dropped their Hs.That doesnt happen all the time. And there are certain words in English where its possible to drop the H and we dont pronounce it.Words like:honesthonourheirhourThere are a number of English words where it is appropriate to drop Hs.Now be careful. There are other words and particularly people in those Mediterranean countries like Italy, France and Spain where they have a tendency to drop Hs on words where we shouldnt drop them.I dont wish to cause you any harm.It’s not I don’t wish to cause you any arm.And this wonderful little cute animal the hedgehog. Often you hear the edgehog. What is an edgeog?Ah its a hedgehog.Nice little spiky friend that walks across your lawn in the middle of the night.Hedgehog. H. Hedge-hog.So get that h sound: hedgehog, hedgehog.Not an edgeog.You try it. Hedgehog.Once again. Hedgehog.hedgehog you try it.So we dont drop those Hs.I dont wish you any harm.The hedgehog is a wonderful animal.Theres also a tendency to drop the h in hotel.I stayed in a hotel.It’s not I stayed in a otel.I cant hear you properly.It’s not I can’t ear you properly.The ground is very hard. Hard meaning tough.It’s not the ground is very ard.The mountain was huge.It’s not the mountain was uge.Hello.It’s not ello.You try them:harmhedgehoghugehellohotelhearhard So now to some funny and strange sounding words with the letter S.And again some of the Mediterranean students that I have will recognise these sounds.Lets talk about two words.SHIPThe ship sailed on the ocean. Ship.And the SHEEPThe sheep in the field.These words can, if youre not careful, sound very similar.Where is the ship?Where are the sheep?Very strange.SHIP. Its got a short I. We have to have a very certain sharp sound. Like the word IT. Its not eat. It’s IT.And we want the same sound in SHIP.The ship is on the ocean.SHEEPLong e. Sheep like the word eat.We eat our dinner.We dont it our dinner.Ship is on the ocean.Sheep running around the field.Two other words that cause problems.SHEETA sheet of paper.Could you please pass me a sheet of paper?Again you got that long e sound like this sheep.But its not a shit of paper. It’s not it.A bit funny a shit of paper but were talking about a sheet of paper.So if you go into your office and you ask your colleaguecan you pass me a shi t of paper What? Theyll be a little bit surprised.So it is a sheet of paper.We can talk about shit some other time.You might find the video or the movie you watched shit.But when were talking about the sheet of paper it’s SHEET.You try it:sheepshipsheetThats our lesson today on pronunciation. I hope youveenjoyed it and youve understood a little of the problems that students can come across.And all it is is practice,practice and practice.Get yourself a good teacher.Listen, practise. Listen and practise and repeat. Repeat to get those sounds right.So as always subscribe to my channel and join me on www.englishlessonviaskype.comAnd when you get there, make sure you look out for the new announcement of my Easy Peasy English Club.This is a wonderful new invention by me where you can join the club.In that club you will get one free lesson every week. Yeah one free lesson. One lesson is going to be recorded every week.And then you also have an opportunity to get into a competition where youll get one FREE face-to-face lesson with me if you win that competition.So look out for it and join me again soon.

How to Win Time by Losing the Calculator on the GRE

How to Win Time by Losing the Calculator on the GRE GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog The GRE may not be a fun test, but it’s also not a cruel test. Unlike other standardized exams you need to take to get into grad school, the GRE lets you use a calculator on the Quantitative section. In fact, the GRE actually providesyou with a calculator. This is great news for every test-taker with a fatal allergy to mental math (I’m looking at you, Humanities people). The people who write the GRE know that there is a large segment of people taking this test who use the calculator app on their phones every time they have to split the pizza bill up five ways. But that calculator is on-screen, which means you have to do a lot of clicking any time you want to make a calculation. It’s actually incredibly annoying to use and, furthermore, can eat up a lot of time. In reality, while the GRE provides you with a calculator, the test is really designed to benefit people who know how to avoidusing one. Why Should I Avoid the Calculator If It's Right There? Like I mentioned earlier, using that calculator takes time. On top of taking the time to punch numbers into a poorly designed calculator interface, you have to jot down results to keep track of relevant values. Going back and forth between these steps as you solve a problem might only add 20 extra seconds to the problem you’re working on. But if you take that extra 20 seconds on 12 problems, then you’ve wasted four minutes of your allotted time on the Quantitative section just crunching numbers. Remember, the game with the GRE is all about getting as many points as possible. Sure, that means you should make sure you’re answering as many questions correctly as you can. But you also need to make sure you have time to see allthe questions on the test and give them a fair shot. Every second of exam time is precious, and any that you can buy yourself will only help you devote more time to picking up every single point you possibly can. So How Do I Cut Back on My Calculator Use? There are a few surefire ways to cut back on your calculator use. Memorize the simple stuff. You should know your multiplication tables up to a factor of 12 as well as the squares of 1 through 20. Know the Pythagorean triples, there aren’t many. Make sure you’re at least somewhat familiar with all the prime numbers under 100. Develop useful devices for quick mental math. Division rules are really useful for figuring out, roughly, what you’ll get when you divide two numbers. Use simple percents to figure out more complex ones. For instance, you can figure out 40% of 70 easily. 10% of 70 is 7, so 40% is 4 * 7, or 28. Estimate, estimate, estimate.Don’t forget that this is a process of elimination test. You can get far on this exam by doing some rough calculations in your head and eliminating any answer choices that you know for a fact won’t work. Let’s look at an example to see some estimation in action: While you could easily set up some algebra and solve for r, you can do some really quick calculations in your head to eliminate answer choices. First off, we know that we’re trying to figure out what percent of $6,000 equals $840, since that’s the difference between the original amount of money and the new amount including interest. Well, 10% of $6,000 is $600, so 10% is too low. That means we can eliminate answer choices A and B since those are smaller. What about 15%? Well, that’s 10% of $6,000 plus 5% of $6,000, which is $600 plus $300, or $900. That’s too big, so we can eliminate answer choice E also, since that’s higher than 15%. Between B and C, which seems better? Well, $840 isn’t muchless than $900, which means we probably want the answer closest to 15%. That’s answer choice D, which is indeed the correct one. A top-notch GRE strategy absolutely includes methods like these for avoiding calculator work. About the Author Mike S. is one of our most experienced test prep tutors. For more information on our GRE prep packages, click here.