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Florence
and Woodward Have a Conversation Reviewing the Corporate Cost of Conflict. This is a great addition to this page we
have dedicated to Billy Florences insights about business and life.
Billy Florence & Orrin Woodward
Billy Florence: Conflict in the workplace has a measurable dollar impact. Conflict is also predictable effect of putting people with differing
needs, interests, and goals in the same work space. It’s important that
conflicts be recognized and dealt with instead of being ignored. Orrin Woodward has experience in working with people from
established large corporation to the smallest start up. We’re going
to discuss the corporate cost of conflict.
Orrin Woodward: Great idea, Billy. The American Management Association conducted a study of executives and mangers and asked them how much
time they were spending dealing with conflicts.
Billy Florence: What did they say, Orrin? Was it an hour
a day? If a manager or executive is loosing an hour of productive time each that
obviously translates to the bottom line.
Orrin Woodward: An hour would be an improvement for most of them. They reported spending 24 percent of their time dealing
with conflicts.
Billy Florence: Let’s do
the math of that one, Orrin.
Orrin Woodward: Let’s say it’s a medium-sized
business with 90 managers and let’s the average annual salary across the group is $45,000.
Billy Florence: Sounds good. That’s 90 x $45,000
= $4,050,000
Orrin Woodward: Billy, if 25 percent
of the manager’s time is taking up with handling conflict issues, that’s more than a million dollar impact.
Billy Florence: And then we’d have to add in the
lost time of the employees involved in the conflict and their lowered productivity.
Orrin
Woodward: That’s an excellent idea for the next article, Billy. How about discussing the intangible impact and causes of workplace conflict?
Billy Florence: Will do, Orrin.
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A Happy Birthday Wish for Rich DeVos: A Business Legend,
An Author, and Philanthropist - This is a wonderful view of such
an American Legend. Mr. DeVos has surly excelled in each facet of his life and because of this, we have all benefited
Billy Florence: Dexter Yager
and I have pleasure to know and work with Rich DeVos for a number of years. Dexter,
Rich is a Grand Rapids native, right?
Dexter Yager: True, Billy.
Rich (Richard M) DeVos was born March 4, 1926, in Grand Rapids,
Mich. He attended Calvin
College in Grand Rapids
and married a Grand Rapids girl. Billy, did you know that Rich is a veteran?
Billy Florence: Yes, Dexter,
I do remember that. Rich and I served in the same branch of service. Rich served in the US Air Force from 1944 to 1946. My service was begun several decades later. Rich has a birthday coming up. Believe he’ll be 81.
Dex, I was recently reading Pat Williams book about Rich, “How to Be
like Rich DeVos, and saw your insightful comment about building a business from the beginning.
Dexter Yager: Rich and
Jay built their business from scratch. They did it the hard way. They know what it’s like to be poor. It’s impossible
to replace that experience. That’s what I did, too, and that’s what I told Pat in his book.
Billy Florence: Speaking of experience. Rich shares many of his experiences
in his three books. Did you have a favorite?
Dexter Yager: I’ve enjoyed all three of the books Rich has written: BELIEVE!, Compassionate Capitalism and Hope From My Heart: Ten Lessons for Life. It
would be hard to pick a favorite.
Billy Florence: Dex, my
favorite might be the most recent one, Hope From My Heart . It describes the life-changing experience of Rich’s heart
transplant at age 71, and imparts ten lessons for life.
Dexter: Good point, Billy. The life lessons in this book are important at any life stage. Rich covers subjects like persistence, confidence,
optimism, respect and faith.
Dexter Yager leads Internet Services
Billy Florence is president of IBOAI and owns Equad news
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Billy Florence
Quixtar Nutrilite Product Update: Concentrates
BizNet Productions Product Information Monday, January
10, 2005 : Billy Florence
Nutrilite Quixtar Product Information “The clear benefits of eating
8 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables in cancer prevention and to support general health has been proven by top medical
people again and again,” says Billy Florence, president of IBOAI.
Quixtar Reviews Billy Florence “One of my favorite wellness products is the #10-0648 Concentrated Fruits and Vegetables,”
says Bill Florence, Quixtar Diamond Distributor.
Florence Quixtar Reviews Product Benefits
· Helps fight free radicals caused by smoke, pollution, and exercise
· Two tablets provide more natural food valued than 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.
Amway Nutrilite: Quixtar Experience Review
Because Nutrilite scientists have been growing, harvesting
and processing plant nutrients since the 1930s, they now how to preserve and deliver high phytonutrient levels in Concentrated
Fruits and Vegetables. They document the potency and purity of every batch of
Nutrilite supplements
Billy Florence leads Team DCI and own E-Quad news www.equadnews.com
Amway/Quixtar Bonus Statement:
Since
its launch in 1999, Quixtar and Amway through Quixtar IBO’s have generated more than $4.2 billion in sales for Quixtar plus nearly $320 million for Partner Stores, earning in excess of $1.37 billion in bonuses and other
incentives.
Amway/Quixtar currently supports independent businesses in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and various trust territories and independent island nations. Quixtar Canada is located in London, Ontario.
“Tastes better than mom’s
apple pie”
GRAND RAPIDS,
Mich., Jan. 7, 2005 – Billy Florence, President of The Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI,
www.iboai.com) announced the Associations’ support for the new Apple Cobbler Trim
Advantage® Meal Replacement Bar offered by Quixtar (www.quixtar.com).
“With real bits of apple and cinnamon in a sweet tasting bar, this tastes better than mom’s home-made apple
pie!” says Billy Florence.
“The IBOAI is thrilled to have yet another great Trim Advantage
product that supports the efforts of Independent Business Owners (IBOs) in the U.S. and Canada,” states Billy Florence.
“Health and Nutrition products continue to be in high demand,” continues Billy Florence. “And with so many of our clients making New Year’s resolutions for a healthier lifestyle, the
Apple Cobbler Trim Advantage Meal Replacement Bar is sure to be a hit,”
adds Billy Florence.
The Apple Cobbler Trim Advantage Meal Replacement Bar has just 230 calories,
35% of the Daily Value for 24 essential vitamins and minerals, and just 6 grams of fat.
“Trim Advantage meal replacement and protein bars are perfect for those interested
in losing weight and leading a better lifestyle,” concludes Billy Florence.
For
more information or to purchase the new Apple Cobbler Trim Advantage® Meal Replacement
Bar, visit www.quixtar.com.
About the IBOAI
“As the official trade association, IBOAI, “ states Billy Florence, “is an independent organization dedicated to representing the interests of Quixtar powered
Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America.” Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
· Promotes
the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
· Promotes
and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
· Ensures that
the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
· Acts as an
advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.
The IBOAI Board of Directors Executive Committee includes IBOs Billy Florence, President, Greg Duncan, Vice President, Don Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer,
Fred Harteis, Past President, Jody Victor, Angelo Nardone, Steve Woods, Tim Foley, Mark Crawford.
Related
links:
Billy
Florence IBOAI
www.iboai.com/history_presidentscabinet_billyflorence.htm
IBOAI
www.iboai.com
Quixtar
Inc.
www.quixtar.com Trim Advantage
www.quixtartrimadvantage.com
Billy Florence: Leadership Strategy: Lesson of the Bucket
by
Billy Florence
Have you identified your "bucket brigade?”
The bucket brigade concept addresses the importance of a developing the art of a planned “leadership
leak.” And it was once explained to me by my friend, John Maxwell.
The longer an organization has gone without major change, the harder it is for them to make changes. It is like working out at the gym. Without regular exercise, the change muscles aren’t
fit, strong, and ready to respond positively.
Change no longer resides the individuals’ muscle memory.
Change is not just like “riding a bike" for them because they can’t remember what the good result after
having experienced ‘change pain’ felt like.
Leaking leadership to your organization’s key influences before a major meeting to discuss change, might
help the process begin.
John teaches that all leaders walk around all the times with a bucket in each hand. One contains water and the other contains gasoline. When ever
there is a ‘little fire’ of contention in the organization – – the key influencers are usually the
first to hear about it.
Option
One: GAS - Arrive at the scene of small sparks and choose the bucket of gasoline. Apply directly and the results
will be a major fire.
Option
Two: WATER - Arrive at the scene of small sparks and choose the bucket
of water. Apply directly, and the problem has been extinguished.
Leading out loud lesson: Key influencers in an organization are either the leader’s greatest
asset of greatest liability.
©
2004, Equad News www.equadnews.com
All rights reserved. Appearing here with written permission.
Bill
Florence leads the Team DCI TEAM and owns EQuad News www.e-quadnews.com
Billy Florence – Quixtar
XS Low-Carb Shakes
IBO Product Review XS Power Protein Shakes – A Quixtar Success Story
Billy Florence, Team DCI Quixtar Bonus One: Nutritious
Protein Shakes are a Quixtar low-carb exclusive. They are nutritious
as well as delicious. Intensive exercise has been proven to generate harmful
free radicals. Each Quixtar/Amway XS protein shakes contains the exclusive, Quixtar/Nutrilite
c-lenium blend that protects against free radicals.
Billy Florence, DCI Team Quixtar Bonus Two : Low carb
With
less than 6 g of carbs per serving, Amway/Quixtar XS Power Nutrition Protein Shakes fit perfectly with today's low-carb lifestyles.
This makes Quixtar/Amway XS Power Nutrition Shakes a perfect addition to the Atkins Diet®,
the South Beach Diet®, The Zone Diet®, or other low-carb eating plans.
Billy Florence Team DCI Statement Three: High protein
Quixtar XS Protein Shakes Are Packed With Protein. One shake provides 25 to 35 percent of an athlete's daily
protein requirements.
Quixtar XS Protein Shakes Are Packed With Flavor
Choose from three different flavors of Quixtar XS Power Nutrition Protein Shakes: Rich-tasting Vanilla, mouthwatering
Chocolate Fudge or succulent Strawberries & Cream.
Quixtar Reviews XS Protein Shakes Pricing
& Availability
Quixtar
XS Power Nutrition Protein Shakes are available in the United States and Canada
through Quixtar IBO’s (Independent Business Owners powered by Quixtar served by IBOAI.)
Harteis/Florence Independent Business Owner Assoc. Intl (IBOAI)
IBOAI,
official trade association, lead by 2004 board president, Fred Harteis and vice president Billy Florence, serves and protects the business interests of
Quixtar powered IBO’s throughout North America.
Fred
Harteis owns Biznet Productions and Harteis International.
Bill
Florence leads the Team DCI TEAM and owns Equad News www.e-quadnews.com
QUIXTAR CONSUMER NEWS:
Jody Victor/Greg Duncan/Ron Puryear
XS SPORTS DRINK CLEARLY SUGAR-FREE ORANGE IBO INFO
Victor, Duncan and Puryear Comments:
When you push your body to perform your body pushes
back. You lose fluids, energy and electrolytes. Quixtar XS Power Nutrition Sports Drinks are scientifically formulated to
help rehydrate your body before, during and after exercise.
Jody Victor: “With no sugars, carbs, calories, artificial
dyes, or preservatives, the newest XS Sports Drink is infused with a scientifically formulated blend of electrolytes, sodium,
and potassium to help replace energy and fluids that are lost during prolonged physical activity due to increased perspiration
rates. The sports, spa and wellness industry. Jody Victor is president of MarkerMan Productions and JEV.
Greg Duncan:
“The amount of sugar and calories in other sports drinks seemed to be counterproductive to the goals of aerobic exercise,”
says, Greg Duncan of WWDB, world wide group. Quixtar IBO’s the exclusive marketer of XS products.” Quixtar Diamond,
Greg Duncan is team leader of WWDB – World Wide Group.
Ron Puryear: Quixtar Review: “Quixtar XS Energy Drinks
Quixtar XS provide you with a low-carb, sugar-free blast of energy. This makes the Quixtar XS Energy Drinks a perfect addition
to the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, The Zone Diet, or other low-carb eating plans.
The drinks contain B vitamins
to deliver a rocket-powered lift any time of day. Plus, it contains no sugar, no carbohydrates, and each flavor contains as
few as 8 calories, explains Puryear. Ron Puryear is a Quixtar Diamond Distributor and leader of WWDB – world wide group.
Choose from a variety of flavor packed Quixtar XS Energy Drinks, including Cherry Blast, Citrus Blast, Cranberry-Grape,
Electric Lemon Blast, Tea-Berry Blast, Tropical Blast and Caffeine Free Tropical Blast. Make Quixtar XS Energy Drinks your
choice for a mental and physical energy boost without empty calories and sugars. For more information visit http://www.quixtar.com
Amway/Quixtar Bonus Statement: Quixtar and Amway Inc.:
Since its launch in 1999, Quixtar IBO’s have generated
more than $4.2 billion in sales for Quixtar plus nearly $320 million for Partner Stores, earning in excess of $1.37 billion
in bonuses and other incentives.
Amway/Quixtar currently supports independent businesses in the U.S., Canada, Puerto
Rico, and various trust territories and independent island nations. Quixtar Canada is located in London, Ontario.
Addition
information visit http://www.Quixtar.com
Billy Florence:Reviews – The Go-Getterby Billy Florence
The Go-Getter: A Story
that Tells You How to Be One – by Peter B. Kyne, with Alan Axelrod
A humorous and fast-paced story on how to
be successful in business and life.
FROM BILLY FLORENCE: In a time when we have many more “starters” than
“finishers”, this brief story shows how a habit of “going the extra mile – and keeping commitments
can make a person stand out in any crowd.
FROM THE PUBLISHER : Ever since its first printing by William Randolph Hearst
in 1921, The Go-Getter has inspired employees and entrepreneurs to take initiative, increase their productivity, and excel
against the odds. Now, more than half a million copies later, Alan Axelrod, bestselling author of Patton on Leadership and
Elizabeth I, CEO, updates the tale to address today's most pressing work and business issues.
In The Go-Getter, Bill
Peck, a war veteran, persuades Cappy Ricks, the influential founder of the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company, to let
him prove himself by selling skunk wood in odd lengths-a job that everyone knows can only lead to failure. When Peck goes
on to beat his quota, Rick hands Peck the ultimate opportunity and the ultimate test: the quest for an elusive blue vase.
Drawing on such classic values as honesty, determination, passion, and responsibility, Peck overcomes nearly insurmountable
obstacles to find the vase and launch his career as a successful manager.
In a time when jobs are tight and managers
are too busy for mentoring, here’s a way to maintain positive energy and prepare yourself to ace the tests that come
your way.
FROM PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY
Although Kyne's tale of business smarts has been around for some time
(it was first published by William Randolph Hearst in 1921), it doesn't feel dated.
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