Embrace Things That Work, Suggests Fred Harteis

People skills are so important in all areas of life. Everyone can benefit from developing their skills in dealing with people no matter what they do for a living. The book "How To Win Friends And Influence People" is one of the best books to read and study if you want to improve in this area...

“The world would be a better place if everyone would embrace the teachings of Dale Carnegie.” – Fred Harteis

Harteis notes, “The second book I read by Dale was “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” and I read and studied it during my high school days. The benefits have been astounding.”

Fred Harteis reports experiencing a real and measureable benefit from studying Carnegie’s lessons and principles.

Harteis explains, “ While in college I was elected class president three times only because of the principles followed in Dale Carnegies Books. I was a shy farm boy, but gained great confidence in public relations skills and people skills from being a student of the common sense wisdom of Dale. Business success is 87% people skill and 13% business skill. I firmly believe that the early exposure to Dale Carnegie’s writings has given me a high advantage. His principles are needed today every bit as much as when they were first written,” adds Fred.

Fred Harteis & Linda Harteis

Fred Harteis owns Harteis International, and North American business technology firm, Biznet Productions. A background in construction and agri-business laid Harteis’ business foundation. Under Fred’s leadership and vision, Harteis businesses have grown exponentially.

Harteis International is a family company. Harteis' children, Tonya, Fred and Annie, support worldwide operations.

Fred Harteis is the former President of the International Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).

Fred Harteis and his wife, Linda, live near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.


© 2007 FRED HARTEIS & LINDA HARTEIS. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Colombo DiSalvatore - Quality Reading

Colombo DiSalvatore sets a great example when it comes to reading quality books. He is an avid reader of great books. Thanks for sharing this with us...

Colombo DiSalvatore, “There is a difference in quality of reading experiences. Popular novels of today would probably often be put in category as junk food for the brain, but literature that causes us to think and change for the better is the experience that Ralph Waldo Emerson describes.”

Colombo DiSalvatore – Wisdom of Reading Favorite

“A man who buys a book is not just buying a few ounces of paper, glue and printer’s ink; he may be buying a whole new life.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Colombo DiSalvatore and Karen DiSalvatore are members of the trade association, IBOAI.

IBOAI, the official trade association, leadership team including Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson and Jim Janz serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, ( QUIXTAR IBO’s ) throughout North America.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI and owns Bill Florence Enterprises and Equad News.
Fred Harteis owns Harties International.

Key words: Bill Florence, Colombo DiSalvatore, Don Wilson, Randy Haugen.

© 2007 DiSalvatore Quixtar Amway IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Fred Harteis: Challenges Faced Provide Starting Points

Fred Harties shares some great perspective on challenges and goal setting. These leadership insights can be very helpful for Quixtar IBOs...

Fred Harteis: “John Dewey once wisely remarked that arriving at one goal is the starting point of another. William Bennett added to that thought with the comment he made below explaining the benefit of having the goal also be a challenge. His point is the development potential represented by goals or issues that could also be viewed as challenges and obstacles. You can see why this powerful topic is ideal for Bennett’s book of Virtues.”

Fred & Linda Harteis Favorite:“Give yourself an even greater challenge than the one you are trying to master and you will develop the powers necessary to overcome the original difficulty." - William J. Bennett - The Book of Virtues

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI

IBOAI is the official trade business association of independent business owners, Quixtar IBO’s. It’s mission is to serve and protects the business interests of independent business owners powered by Quixtar. The leadership team includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI. Billy Florence owns Equad News. Fred Harteis owns Harties International and is the former president of the IBO trade association.


Key words: Fred Harties, Billy Florence, Don Wilson

© 2007 FRED HARTEIS Amway Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Fred Harteis: Thanks To Veterans

We have many holidays throughout the year. Most Americans are just excited to have the day off of work. But we should also remember the importance of these holidays as Fred Harteis says so well here...

Amway/Quixtar's Fred Harteis: Celebration of Service

Fred Harteis: “Two of my thankful memories to our service people are May’s Memorial Day and the November‘s celebration of peace, Veterans Day. Each one reminds us that when we celebrate, we are remembering and recognizing the sacrifices of brave service people in the cause of freedom.”

Veterans Day - 1918 - It was on this day – the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. – that World War I came to an end. The Allied and Central Powers signed the Armistice in Marshal Foch’s railway car in the Forest of Compiegne, France. On May 24, 1954, Congress passed a resolution declaring November 11 “Veteran’s Day” – a national holiday to honor all of those who have served our nation in her armed forces.

Memorial Day – Was originally called Decoration Day as a commemoration of Civil War. In 1966, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo—which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI.

Business Owner Trade Association Facts:

IBO Association, IBOAI, is the trade association serving and protecting the business interests of independent business owners, Quixtar IBOs. Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Randy Haugen, Billy Florence and Jody Victor serve on the trade association board. Fred Harteis is the former president of the association.

Keywords: Harteis, Haries International, Veterans Day, Quixtar IBO

© 2007 Fred Harteis Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Amway Quixtar IBO.

Colombo and Karen DiSalvatore: Women of Wit

Colombo shares some very funny quotes with us. I appreciate these one-liners...

Lily Tomlin is a master of American humor. Her one-liners are very quotable. – Colombo DiSalvatore

Colombo DiSalvatore - Quick Quote Favorite American Humor

Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them. – Lily Tomlin

If truth is beauty, why doesn’t anyone get their hair done in a library? – Lily Tomlin

The problem with winning the rat race is that you are still a rat. – Lily Tomlin

ABOUT KAREN AND COLOMBO DISALVATORE

Colombo DiSalvatore and Karen DiSalvatore are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, and Jody Victor.

Billy Florence, former president of IBOAI, leads Team DCI. Florence owns Billy Florence’ Equad News. Fred Harteis owns Harteis International. Don Wilson leads legacy business group.


© 2007 COLUMBO DISALVATORE reprint permission to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Billy Florence & Peggy Florence - Showing Strength

This is great. Make the decesion to use your strength to lift others up!

Billy Florence, “Booker T Washington is a role model for the concept of servant leadership. His own words paint the picture of his value system. His wisdom and generosity are captured below and that’s why we’ve selected this thought to share with you.”

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence Wisdom Favorite

There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.
Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), Educator

About Billy Florence & Peggy Florence and IBOAI


Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, independent business owners association international. Bill Florence is former president of the IBO trade association.

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Jim Janz Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Joe Markiewicz, Fred Harteis.

© 2007 Billy Florence Peggy Florence Quixtar IBO. All rights reserved. Permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Fred Harteis - “Hello Freedom Man”

Reading this just makes you proud to be an American!

Fred Harteis, “The message and meaning of the American serviceman was a message of freedom and hope. President Regan captured the spirit of this in his farewell address,”

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis Reagan Wisdom

I've been thinking a bit at that window. I've been reflecting on what the past eight years have meant and mean. And the image that comes to mind like a refrain is a nautical one - a small story about a big ship, and a refugee and a sailor. It was back in the early eighties, at the height of the boat people. And the sailor was hard at work on the carrier Midway, which was patrolling the South China Sea. The sailor, like most American servicemen, was young, smart, and fiercely observant. The crew spied on the horizon a leaky little boat. And crammed inside were refugees from Indochina hoping to get to America. The Midway sent a small launch to bring them to the ship and safety. As the refugees made their way through the choppy seas, one spied the sailor on deck and stood up and called out to him. He yelled, "Hello, American sailor. Hello, freedom man."

A small moment with a big meaning, a moment the sailor, who wrote it in a letter, couldn't get out of his mind. And when I saw it, neither could I. Because that's what it was to be an American in the 1980s. We stood, again, for freedom.

A Fred Harteis great American moment favorite is Ronald Reagan, January 11, 1989, Farewell Speech

© 2007 Fred Harteis - Esource News. Permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Billy Florence: Abraham Lincoln Testing Leadership

Leadership is not about power. Leadership is about serving others. Abraham Lincoln is a great example of leadership for all of us...

Billy Florence, “In my opinion, Abraham Lincoln was one of America’s greatest leaders. He faced adversity and focused on service and honor rather than power.”

Billy Florence & Peggy Florence Quick Quote Favorites

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

"Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions." - Dag Hammarskjold, Stateman

About the IBOAI and Billy Florence: “The official Trade Association, IBOAI, is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America

The IBOAI leadership TEAM includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor and former president Fred Harteis. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

© 2007 All rights are reserved. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

iTeam's Fred Harteis - Leadership Responsibility

Leadership is all about responsibility. This is great from Fred Harties...

Fred Harties, “A mark of leadership is accepting responsibility for results. That’s why we’ve selected this leadership thought for you.”

Fred Harties and Linda Harteis Favorite:

“The successful leader gets superior performance from ordinary people. Good leaders realize that they alone are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of their efforts. They do not establish alibis or look to lay blame on others.” - Al Kaltman


About – Fred Harteis and Linda Harties

Fred Harties owns Harteis International and North American business technology firm, Biznet Productions. A background in construction and agri-business laid Hateis’ business foundation. Under Fred Harteis’ leadership and vision, his businesses have grown exponentially.

Harteis International is a family company. Harteis’ children, Tonya Harteis, Fred Harteis Jr., and Annie Harteis Brescia support the company’s worldwide operations.

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.


Key words: Billy Florence, Fred Harteis, Ron Puryear, Don Wilson

© 2007 LINDA HARTEIS. Reprint permission to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Billy Florence: Have A Second Half Mind Set

This is so true. You have to start and finish. Lots of people start things but it is important to not only start things but finish them...

Billy Florence, “Two skills required for progress are to start and to finish. Sports greats often suggest having a second half mindset. Coach Lou Holz teaches us that it’s always too soon to quit. Second half offers us the opportunity to walk away ‘a champion’. Be a strong finisher. Since how we think determines our actions, wanted to share some thoughts from Coach Holz."

Billy Florence: Lou’s Leadership Legacy

"How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser." - Lou Holz

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." – Lou Holz

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI

IBO Trade Association Facts:

IBOAI, official business owner trade association, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, Quixtar powered Ibo’s (Quixtar Ibos ) throughout North America. Billy Florence serves on the board and is a member of the prestigious, Business Owner President’s Cabinet. Fred Harteis is former president of IBO trade association.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI, and owns Equad News. Fred Harteis owns Harties International.


Keywords: Billy Florence, Quixtar, Harteis, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson, MLM

© 2007 Billy Florence News. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Jody Victor & Kathy Victor: Security Business Note

This is great advice for any business owner who may be using temp agencies...

Jody Victor, “More people are using the options offered by temp agencies. If your growing operation requires use of temporary workers, we want to share this success solution found by a mortgage corporation. Some excellent people are entering or reentering the workforce via temp agencies. Make sure you take advantage of the background checks they can do for you.”

Jody Victor and Kathy Victor Business Note
Security Success Story: The more temps you use, the more vulnerable you are. Accordingly, mortgage corporation Freddie Mac requires temp agencies to run background checks on every temp they supply. Agencies must use a consumer reporting company chosen by Freddie Mac – and the temp agency must pay for every check itself. This strategy lets Freddie Mac operate more securely and also leverages its substantial outlay of funds for temps. If you’re committed to using temps, try to get your agency committed to you.
- Adapted from the Workforce Management Web site
About – Jody Victor and Kathy Victor

Jody Victor and Kathy Victor are founders of Markerman Productions, a global technology firm, and Victor is President of MMP. Mr. Victor serves on the Governance and Oversight Committee of (IBOAI). Jody Victor is a member of the prestigious President’s Cabinet.
Jody Victor has spoken to audiences all over the world about free enterprise and success.

Jody Victor and Kathy Victor are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. IBO leadership includes Jim Janz, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Kathy Victor, and Joe Markiewicz.



© 2007 JODY VICTOR QUIXTAR IBO. Reprint permission to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Fred Harteis & Linda Harteis: Customer Service Business Tip

While this article from Fred Harteis has to do with the hotel industry, you can apply the lesson to any business or industry. Customer Service is a very important part of running a business...

Fred Harteis, “Long term taking care of the customer is what keeps a company in business. In the hospitality business one way to stand out from the crowd is making the stay at your hotel something that can’t be easily copied. This successful case study provides an excellent business service example.”

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis Business Case Study – Customer Service

A hotel wanted to offer its guests a special experience in every aspect of their stay. So each guest room is uniquely decorated by a different designer and a virtual tour of every room is online at the front desk so guests can pick the rooms they want. The final touch is small but telling. To update the ever-present mini-bar – and encourage guests to use theirs – the hotel staff stock it with the snacks that the guests themselves request when they check in. Every detail counts.

- Adapted from the Fast Company Web site

About – Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis

Fred Harteis owns Harteis International and North American business technology firm, Biznet Productions. A background in construction and agri-business laid Hateis’ business foundation. Under Fred Harteis’ leadership and vision, his businesses have grown exponentially.

Harteis International is a family company. Harteis’ children, Tonya Harteis, Fred Harteis Jr., and Annie Harteis Brescia support the company’s worldwide operations.

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. The leadership TEAM includes Jim Janz, Randy Haugen, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor and Joe Markiewicz


Key words: Fred Harteis, Jerry Harteis, Polly Harteis, Linda Harties

© 2007 FRED & LINDA HARTEIS. Reprint permission to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Louis & Jean Mazzante - Creativity and Trust Have Link

What he says here about hard work and hope is very good. It is good to hope but you also have to do the work...

Louis Mazzante, “Hard work and self discipline are keys to progress. We can hope much while working hard.”

Louis Mazzante and Jean Mazzante: Quick Leadership Wit and Wisdom

“Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.” - Rita Mae Brown

About – Louis Mazzante and Jean Mazzante

Louis and Jean Mazzante are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership includes Jim Janz, Fred Harteis, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI . Billy Florence owns Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harties International and Harteis is past president of IBOAI. Mazzante is a team leader of Harteis International.

Diamond Leaders: Fred Harteis, Brad Duncan, Ron Puryear, Don Wilson, Colombo DiSalvatore, Randy Haugen, Louis and Jean Mazzante, Orrin Woodward

© 2007 Mazzante News reprint permission to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO Site.

Lou Mazzante: Leadership Takes Commitment

Here is a little about IBO Leader Lou Mazzante...

Lou Mazzante, “Commitment separates doers from the dreamers. One of my favorite thoughts on this subject comes from the playwright, Johann von Schiller who said, ‘He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.’”

About Lou (Louis) and Jean Mazzante

Lou Mazzante, family man, patriot, business leader and life-long learner.

After Completing College Lou Mazzante, entered the Naval Aviation Flight Program, and earned his Naval Wings. Mazzante is a veteran and retired from the U.S.N. as a Naval Commander. Lou Mazzante has pursued his aviation career after leaving the Navy and is currently a Captain for Continental Airlines.

Mazzante business leader: Several years ago Lou developed a interest in developing his own business and created MIMS. Lou and Jean Mazzante attribute their entrepreneurial success to hard work and being able to learn business proven leadership principles and mentorship.

Lou Mazzante states, “Everything in life can be learned, the question is who are you learning from?” Mazzante adds “Determine what you want and find the individual who can teach you how to get it. Lou’s and Jean’s keen interest in personal and professional development brought them in contact with mentors, Fred and Linda Harteis.

Lou (Louis) Mazzante is happily married to Jean Mazzante with two beautiful children, and considers his family his biggest priority and asset.

© 2007 LOUIS MAZZANTE All rights reserved. Reprint approved for Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Jerry Harteis: Quotes On Bravery

Jerry Harteis had some great quotes on bravery that I thought we should share here. Enjoy these great quotes provided by Jerry Harteis, president of Harteis Associates...

Jerry & Polly Harteis - Bravery

“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid." - Franklin P. Jones

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.” - Billy Graham

© 2007 Jerry & Polly Harteis reprint permission to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Fred Harteis News Articles - Iran involvement suspected in Karbala compound attack

Fred Harteis News Articles - The Pentagon is investigating whether a recent attack on a military compound in Karbala was carried out by Iranians or Iranian-trained operatives, two officials from separate U.S. government agencies said.

"People are looking at it seriously," one of the officials said.

That official added the Iranian connection was a leading theory in the investigation into the January 20 attack that killed five soldiers.

The second official said: "We believe it's possible the executors of the attack were Iranian or Iranian-trained."

Five U.S. soldiers were killed in the sophisticated attack by men wearing U.S.-style uniforms, according to U.S. military reports. (Watch how attackers got into the compound )

Both officials stressed the Iranian-involvement theory is a preliminary view, and there is no final conclusion. They agreed this possibility is being looked at because of the sophistication of the attack and the level of coordination.

"This was beyond what we have seen militias or foreign fighters do," the second official said.

The investigation has led some officials to conclude the attack was an "inside job" -- that people inside the compound helped the attackers enter unstopped.

Investigators are looking particularly at how the attackers got U.S.-style military uniforms and SUVs similar to those used by U.S. troops. (Watch what could happen if the U.S. opts to strike Iran )

"'Who was behind it all?' was the fundamental question," the first official said.

To read this complete Fred Harteis News Article visit our news partner at:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/01/30/iraq.main/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

Source; Cnn.com

About Fred Harteis: Fred Harteis leads Harteis International. Fred Harteis has a background in agriculture and has created many successful business ventures.