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Andy Cox helps his clients increase their success in hiring,retaining and developing the right people in the right jobs;in managing and implementing change; in defining and developing the Personal Skills, Attitudes and Behaviors necessary for organizational and personal success, and in improving communications and productivity. Andy founded Cox Consulting Group in 1995 after extensive executive experience in Fortune 500 companies in sales, labor relations, organizational development, profit center management and administration.

Our Greatest Source Of Security

The only real source of security any of us have in this time of change and downsizing and merging and new business models and all the other stuff we see, read and hear - is what? The only real security any of us have comes from our own accomplishments. Top performers - the people who will prosper even in the toughest of times - believe that. For others it's a frightening thought - or a frustrating thought - or just plain not true. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 04/03/2009 | Self Improvement

7 Steps To Developing Personal Power

The most successful people are those who know who they are. They know that each of us is made up of three selves. Each of us is first, the person we think we are - our self concept; second, the person we want others to think we are - our mask; and third, the person others think we are - our perceived self. These can be three very different people. Successful people know that, and work hard to closely align their three selves. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 01/03/2009 | Self Improvement

Captain Sullenberger, Preparation, Routine and Opportunities

Hats off to Captain Sullenberger and his crew and their rescue - I can't think of a better word to describe what they did - in saving the passengers and themselves when they had to ditch in the Hudson River. The accolades and gratitude and respect that the crew have received are well earned. And there is a real lesson for all of us as we go about the business of our lives Read

By: Andrew Cox | 10/02/2009 | Self Improvement

How to Hire the Right People

"The first thing you have to do is hire the right people." Have you ever heard that profound piece of advice? Of course you're going to hire the right people - if you know who the right people are. If that's the case, why isn't more time spent defining what the job requires of the right person as the first step in any talent selection? Read

By: Andrew Cox | 03/02/2009 | Business

Ten Behaviors for Success in a Business Downturn

A lot is written about what to do after losing a job, but what about the people who don't lose their jobs, but are faced with the results of business slowdowns - layoffs, reduced expectations, salary freezes, greater responsibility with fewer resources and the uncertainty of what's next? Read on to get ten behaviors that can mean the difference between failure, survival or success in business downturns. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 22/01/2009 | Self Improvement

Use Smart Goals to Overcome the Tyranny of the Unimportant

Have you ever caught yourself rearranging your desk, or your E Mail files, or checking E Mail, or making a purchase on Amazon, or automatically answering your cell phone, even when you know the call isn't important - when you know, in your gut, that there is more important work to be done? Read on to see how to overcome the Tyranny of the Unimportant. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 15/01/2009 | Self Improvement

Where Success Happens

Success happens at that special intersection of passion, commitment, talent and persistence. Think of those four as separate paths that flow into one path - one powerful path that leads to success - in it's infinite variety. It's a special place, that path. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 10/01/2009 | Self Improvement

My Top Resolution for 2009

I'm not that great at keeping New Year's resolutions, but this one is going to stick - I promise. I resolve to wipe the F word "fair" from my vocabulary, from my thinking, from my emotions. How did I arrive at this resolution? Read on. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 23/12/2008 | Self Improvement

There is Plenty for Everybody - Share it

A friend sent me a story about Heaven and Hell and sharing. It just struck me as such a good example of why a belief that there is plenty for everybody and a behavior of interdependence represent the highest order of living. At this time of year, and at this time in our economy, it's worth reminding ourselves of that fact. Read on. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 16/12/2008 | Self Improvement

How to be a Top Contributor in Tough Times

In these times - tough times by anyone's measure - it's important to be seen as a contributor - a person who makes a positive difference in the success of their enterprise. So what does it take to be a top contributor? We asked some of the most successful contributors we know. Read on to get their answers: ten Behaviors, Attitudes and Personal Skills of top contributors. Read

By: Andrew Cox | 07/12/2008 | Self Improvement