<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629</id><updated>2011-08-05T08:05:36.792-07:00</updated><title type='text'>MANformation BLOG</title><subtitle type='html'>Alpha Leadership Strategies That Transform You Into The MAN You Really Want To Be!</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>33</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-5079384015734028811</id><published>2011-08-05T08:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-05T08:05:36.818-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What Does It Take To Be A "Somebody"?</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://skiplacour.com/diddy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="200" src="http://skiplacour.com/diddy.jpg" width="200" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;"The lifestyle that I live, I got from working every day, 20 hours a day, for 10 years. And I tell you, if you do that sh#t, you will be somebody." &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: right;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;-- Sean "Diddy" Combs The Source magazine (1995)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-5079384015734028811?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5079384015734028811'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5079384015734028811'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-does-it-take-to-be-somebody.html' title='What Does It Take To Be A &quot;Somebody&quot;?'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-7377952288986505066</id><published>2011-07-20T21:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-07-20T21:45:09.349-07:00</updated><title type='text'>"The Comeback"</title><content type='html'>&lt;iframe width="500" height="314" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kK1DVGE0-qM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;What do you think when you witness a person take a huge, disgraceful or embarrassing fall--and then get themselves back on track to make an impressive comeback?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-7377952288986505066?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7377952288986505066'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7377952288986505066'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2011/07/comeback.html' title='&quot;The Comeback&quot;'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://img.youtube.com/vi/kK1DVGE0-qM/default.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-3840197135737406807</id><published>2011-01-29T07:56:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2011-01-29T07:56:44.400-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Risks</title><content type='html'>&lt;i&gt;“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;--Wayne Gretzky, Hockey great&lt;/b&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-3840197135737406807?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3840197135737406807'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3840197135737406807'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2011/01/risks.html' title='Risks'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-3522504933834661570</id><published>2010-04-02T07:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-02T07:22:04.649-07:00</updated><title type='text'>There's No Need for Ineffective "Qualifying Statements"</title><content type='html'>&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;Success  and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;i&gt;Creator of the MANformation® Personal Development  Program for Men&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Simply Make Your Point with Confidence&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"Qualifying Statements"&lt;/b&gt; are safe buffers people say before the  REAL point they want to make.&lt;i&gt;"I know you might not agree with me on this  but....."&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;"Now, I know you are going to think this is crazy  but...."&lt;/i&gt; are examples of qualifying statements.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male never  offers qualifying statements before making his point anticipating resistance or  disapproval. He confidently speaks his mind and just assumes what he says will  be met with approval.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just say what you want to say. Qualifying  statements will not produce the outcome you want--no matter how noble your  intentions may be. They only weaken your position, make you appear uncertain,  and open the door to resistance from the person or people you are talking to. If  they don't agree with you point of view--so be it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img height="38" hspace="3" src="http://manformation.com/get_the_alpha_edge.jpg" width="300" align="center" vspace="3" border="1" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img height="73" hspace="3" src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" width="225" align="right" vspace="3" border="0" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=kdaoypdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2010 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks ® of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-3522504933834661570?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3522504933834661570'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3522504933834661570'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2010/04/theres-no-need-for-ineffective.html' title='There&apos;s No Need for Ineffective &quot;Qualifying Statements&quot;'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-1301856648998576349</id><published>2010-03-17T07:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-17T08:00:30.848-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Listen to this 10-Minute MANformation® Leadership Podcast and get the ALPHA EDGE®!</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the  MANformation® Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During this  "MANformation® Moment" podcast, Alpha Leadership skills and other men's issues  are discussed by Skip La Cour, the creator of the MANformation® personal  development program for men.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;big&gt;When You Create More “Manageable  Pressure” In Your Life You’ll MANform at a Faster Rate&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/manformation_podcasts/2009/11/25/the-manformation-moment-alpha-leadership-weekly-10" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogtalkradio.com%2Fmanformation_podcasts%2F2009%2F11%2F25%2Fthe-manformation-moment-alpha-leadership-weekly-10"&gt;Click  here NOW to Listen to This Podcast!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/get_the_alpha_edge.jpg" align="center" border="1" vspace="3" width="300" height="38" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="73" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=q7ls4ndab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2010 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks ® of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-1301856648998576349?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/1301856648998576349'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/1301856648998576349'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2010/03/listen-to-this-10-minute-manformation.html' title='Listen to this 10-Minute MANformation® Leadership Podcast and get the ALPHA EDGE®!'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-7601113982926150073</id><published>2010-02-26T06:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-26T06:46:27.877-08:00</updated><title type='text'>You aren't necessarily the "better" man just because you can successfully AVOID disagreements</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.manformation.com/conflict2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 371px;" src="http://www.manformation.com/conflict2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt; &lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;i&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator  of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://www.MANformation.com" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MANformation.com"&gt;www.MANformation.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Conflict RESOLUTION does not mean conflict AVOIDANCE.  &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you believe conflict avoidance is an effective strategy for  get what you want in life, this is a belief system that must be eliminated  immediately.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You must understand that you are not necessarily a "better"  man just because you can successfully avoid these challenging situations. If  fact, you are probably selling yourself short with other people by doing so.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disagreements, conflicts, and confrontations are oftentimes important  parts of the negotiation process between people that will eventually lead to  agreements that can satisfy both parties.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, it may appear that you are getting along well with people  when conflict is avoided. At least, in the short run it will. How hard is it to  stay out of other people's way and give them what they want? The leaders in this  world who get what they want in life would love for you to avoid conflict, get  out of their way, and give them what they want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is  extremely confident and comfortable in the midst of conflict. How does he become  so confident and comfortable? The Alpha male gets confident and comfortable by  constantly stepping up to the challenge every time he must. If he thinks that he  must stand up for himself and his position—then he does it. He conditions  himself to never back down during those challenging times—even if he is  uncomfortable. The Alpha male practices and exercises this mindset until it is  firmly integrated into his personality. The Alpha male practices and exercises  taking action until doing so becomes automatic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="73" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"Skip La Cour's  messages in 'The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!"&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6w4pbldab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0456&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in 'The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an 'Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!"&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2010 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: right;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-7601113982926150073?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7601113982926150073'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7601113982926150073'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2010/02/you-arent-necessarily-better-man-just.html' title='You aren&apos;t necessarily the &quot;better&quot; man just because you can successfully AVOID disagreements'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-4552855725673857676</id><published>2010-02-18T10:52:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-18T11:06:34.190-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Strive to Earn RESPECT from Other People and Not Approval</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the  MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Leaders are always  willing to take stand. They are willing to take a stand when it easy--and  especially when it is challenging.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When dealing with other people,  getting 100 percent approval should never be your ultimate goal. You will never  get 100 percent approval from other people when you take a stand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You  want to earn other people's &lt;b&gt;RESPECT&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although other people may  not agree with your opinions, they will respect you as a person when you  confidently take a position on side or the other. People will respect you when  you are decisive. People will respect you when you are passionate, competent,  and focused. You'll discover that other people will adjust to your way of  thinking without much of a challenge when you present yourself that way. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="73" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"Skip La Cour's  messages in 'The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!"&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=egxn7jdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in 'The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an 'Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!"&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2010 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-4552855725673857676?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4552855725673857676'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4552855725673857676'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2010/02/strive-to-earn-respect-from-other.html' title='Strive to Earn RESPECT from Other People and Not Approval'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-7941109398975286346</id><published>2010-01-26T14:27:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-26T14:37:27.251-08:00</updated><title type='text'>My bodybuilding brothers are asking me "What the heck is this 'MANformation' stuff all about?"</title><content type='html'>&lt;img src="http://www.skiplacour.com/Ironman_Magazine_2002_-_2.jpg" align="right" border="1" vspace="6" width="200" height="299" hspace="2" /&gt;Hello Men.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's Skip La Cour.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of you know me as a bodybuilder. Many of you have been following my bodybuilding career and reading the articles I've written in the international "muscle" magazines since the '90s.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's causing many of my "bodybuilding  brothers" to ask me:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;i&gt;"What the heck is this 'MANformation'  stuff all about, Skip?"&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a personal  development program that I created for &lt;b&gt;MEN&lt;/b&gt;. It teaches men of all ages  and levels of accomplishment &lt;b&gt;Alpha Leadership Skills&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What you may not know about me is that I've been heavily involved in the personal development business for over 25 years. In fact, I give a lot of credit to the time and attention I invested into that way of thinking for helping me become a six-time national champion bodybuilder.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I worked closely with three different world-recognized personal development leaders. After my competitive bodybuilding career ended, I traveled all over the United States for over TWO YEARS with a top-ranked peak performance specialist learning more about people and our potential to achieve more in life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; will  transform you into the MAN you really want be--and get the things in life that  you REALLY want (and not settle for).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you learn how to more  effectively lead you own life, you will be better equipped to lead other people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your success in life will depend on your ability to be confident, charismatic, influential, and persuasive enough to lead OTHER PEOPLE! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you learn how to lead other people more effectively, you get them to willing and enthusiastically WANT to help you get what you want in life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And, don't make the mistake of thinking that MANformation is only for passive, indecisive "Beta" males. MANformation is for already successful men who want MORE out of life and are looking for an "edge" over all of the other competitive men in this world who want what they are after too!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That, I  call the &lt;b&gt;"Alpha Edge"&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During a past episode of my  &lt;i&gt;MANformation ALPHA EDGE Talk Radio Show &lt;/i&gt;, I talked all about the program  in great detail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/manformation/2010/01/20/the-manformation-alpha-edge-talk-radio-show-with-s" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogtalkradio.com%2Fmanformation%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Fthe-manformation-alpha-edge-talk-radio-show-with-s"&gt;Click here NOW to download "Skip La Cour Explains the MANformation Program and How It Will Help You Get What You Really Want in Life"&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is  one "Hour of Power" you don't want to miss hearing!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/ipod.png" align="right" border="0" vspace="6" width="150" height="178" hspace="2" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;big&gt;Take the MANformation Alpha Power Statements (MAPS) Challenge -  Free mp3 attached&lt;/big&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here is a free 22-minute recording of a  number of POWERFUL &lt;b&gt;MANformation Alpha Power Statements (MAPS)&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MANformation Alpha Power Statements (MAPS) are a series of empowering statements where I coach you and remind you of many of the key principles of the MANformation program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==========================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Thanks Skip! I have been using the MAPS for about three months now. I listen to them during my cardio sessions. Great affirmations that get me focused on being a leader.”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chris Tunstall&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Well, Skip, I love the  affirmations but I am a Alpha Female—and they works for me too!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Toni Robinson&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Thank you for this gift. You are always  blessed because you help others in need.”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Roy Smith&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Skip, this is THE mp3 that I listen to on the way to the gym. By listening, over time, I have increased focus and confidence during workouts.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Joel Nathan&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“These are an awesome tool to trigger the  subconscious mind, Thanks Skip.”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ricardo Freitas&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Here's the challenge:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Download this file to your IPod  (or mp3 player).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Listen to the 22-minute recording every day during  your 5-day structured week for 30 days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Ideally, you want to listen  to this recording while you are in the gym exercising in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4.  Even better is listening to these MAPS while you are doing some kick-ass  cardiovascular training.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5. Only listen to the MAPS five days during the week. There's no sense in getting burned out doing too much. 22 minutes just five days a week will be plenty of “exercise and practice” to get these MAPS into your subconscious thought process and automatically integrate them into your own personality without a lot of effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. If you must work out in  the evening, listen to the MAPS then.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;7. If you can't listen to them while you are working out, then download this mp3 file to your home computer and invest the time to listen to them first thing in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;8. Even if you get “bored” with this process, promise yourself to stick with it for 30 days. Many times, we are getting positive results in our lives and we have no idea where to credit the cause of those positive results. These MAPS may be just one of those instances. Remember that when things are going well for you in your life—and you don't feel like listening to the MAPS anymore.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/maps.mp3" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmaps.mp3"&gt;Click  here to download the mp3 file.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good luck!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skip  La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P. S. 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I find myself listening to each session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps,  CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano&lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE NOW for more information and Order Your Audio Seminar Course&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"'The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' is a powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way they see themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out strategies and exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take responsibility, and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want in life. I highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago,  IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50 but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour's ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' seminar. Now, I'm thinking, feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett&lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8oo55gdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE NOW for more information and Order Your Audio Seminar Course&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2010 Skip La  Cour Consulting. 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Make Your MANformation in 2010!</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "&gt;Skip La Cour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is a sayi&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/braveheart.jpg" height="174" hspace="3" width="150" align="left" vspace="3" border="1" /&gt;ng that goes “Nice guys  don't finish last. Pleasers do.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You simply can't aggressively go for  what you really want in life with 100 percent focus, effort, and enthusiasm  while desperately trying to be a “nice guy” who pleases other people at the same  time. It just doesn't work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why? You will end up pleasing no one. You  will end up being stuck "in the middle.” I suggest you start viewing being in  the middle as a horrible and extremely ineffective place to be. You will never  make yourself happy and you will never make the people you are trying so hard to  please happy either.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img height="73" hspace="3" src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" width="225" align="right" vspace="3" border="0" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=cfaksfdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2010 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-4883361397371055583?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4883361397371055583'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4883361397371055583'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2010/01/no-more-mr-nice-guy-make-your.html' title='No More &quot;Mr. Nice Guy&quot;! Make Your MANformation in 2010!'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-3586347829598680666</id><published>2009-12-16T09:05:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T09:09:58.313-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Give Up Your Need for Approval, Start Getting What You Want, and Make Your MANformation</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/stand.jpg" align="right" border="1" height="166" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="250" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the  MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get out of “the  middle” and earn RESPECT from other people.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most people seek  love, approval, and validation from other people to some extent. That's just  being a human being. However, some people NEED approval more than others do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How about you?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Understanding this common element in human nature  and how it affects your relationships with other people can either work for  you—or against you. It all depends on how you use this powerful information.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;important organizing principle to  becoming a powerful, influential, and charismatic Alpha male is to either stop  needing approval from other people—or do an awesome job of giving them the  impression that you don't need it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male needs approval less  than the other people in his group—or reveals that he needs it far less than the  other people in his group.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is a saying that goes “Nice guys don't  finish last. Pleasers do.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You simply can't aggressively go for what you  really want in life with 100 percent focus, effort, and enthusiasm—while being a  "nice guy" who desperately tries to please other people at the same time. It  just doesn't work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will end up pleasing no one. You  will end up "in the middle.” I suggest that you start viewing being in the  middle as horrible and extremely ineffective place to be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will never  make yourself happy and you will never make the people you are trying so hard to  please happy either.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To make matters ever worse, you will never be  RESPECTED when you flounder in the middle. And, that's a heck of a lot of effort  to exert when all it earns is a lack of respect from other people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take  a stand. Pick one side or the other with certainty and confidence. Other people  will appreciate your decisiveness. You'll discover that other people will adjust  to your way of thinking without much of a challenge when you do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have  the courage to just SAY it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have the courage to just DO it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have  the courage to just BE it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Start conditioning other people to live in  your "reality."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Trust yourself. Trust that other people are fair and  rational.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="73" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=v6nrwedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-3586347829598680666?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3586347829598680666'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3586347829598680666'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/12/give-up-your-need-for-approval-start.html' title='Give Up Your Need for Approval, Start Getting What You Want, and Make Your MANformation'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-4356013765983953487</id><published>2009-12-09T13:17:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-09T13:22:24.615-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Powerful Voice Qualities and Language Patterns: How an Alpha Male SPEAKS</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/speak.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="235" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="200" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal  Development Program for Men&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;What is the REAL message you are  communicating to others when you speak?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The way you communicate  with other people has a tremendous impact on the level of success you are able  to experience in your life. You are ALWAYS communicating your thoughts,  perceptions, and ideas to other people—whether you realize it or not! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is extremely aware of the fact that the vast majority of  the way he communicates to the world (Studies have shown up to 93%) is done  through his body language, facial expressions, eye movements, and voice  qualities--and NOT the words he uses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some key distinctions  that a poised, confident, and powerful Alpha male does--and does not do--when he  is &lt;b&gt;SPEAKS&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He understands that it's not only WHAT he says  that's important—it's HOW he says it that's important&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His “default” speaking voice is low, controlled, authoritative, and  powerful&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He speaks at the appropriate volume at all times&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He  speaks up all the time—unless he consciously chooses to speak softly for effect &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He speaks clearly&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He enunciates his words perfectly &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He even OVER-enunciate his words because he realizes that, although it  may sound slow and awkward to him at times, it sounds clear, confident, normal,  and extremely effective to the people he is speaking to&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His diction is  precise, sharp, and crisp&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He makes sure he is in a peak and  appropriate emotional state before he speaks—and then delivers his message &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His body language is strong, powerful, and charismatic because he  understands that it bolsters the message he delivers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He chooses to  speak at his own TIMETABLE—and no one else's&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He takes the time to  think about what he says before he says it—and the process gets faster over time  through constantly practice&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He demonstrates the voice qualities that  he consciously chooses—and never what anyone expects of him (just because he  knows that's what they expect)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He understands that being emotionally  neutral until the very last moment before expressing the appropriate emotion is  extremely POWERFUL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He understands how effective and powerful “Pregnant  Pauses” in his speaking patterns can be—and he uses them often&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He uses  interesting, clever, and appropriate stories, metaphors, and analogies when he  speaks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He takes advantage of the opportunity to inject humor into  conversation every time it is appropriate&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="73" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=88vsjedab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-4356013765983953487?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4356013765983953487'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4356013765983953487'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/12/powerful-voice-qualities-and-language.html' title='Powerful Voice Qualities and Language Patterns: How an Alpha Male SPEAKS'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-5765443421572700971</id><published>2009-12-01T13:05:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-02T04:18:00.898-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Powerful Body Language: How an Alpha Male SITS</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/sit_alpha.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="169" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the  MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;What are you  telling people about you when merely sitting in their presence?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The way you communicate with other people has a tremendous impact on the  level of success you are able to experience in your life. You are ALWAYS  communicating your thoughts, perceptions, and ideas to other people—whether you  realize it or not!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is extremely aware of the fact that  the vast majority of the way he communicates to the world (Studies have shown up  to 93%) is done through his body language, facial expressions, eye movements,  and voice qualities--and NOT the words he uses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some key  distinctions that a poised, confident, and powerful Alpha male does--and does  not do--when he is &lt;b&gt;SITTING&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He takes up as much space as humanly possible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His torso is  straight up (his butt isn't tucked in or pushed out)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His shoulders are  upright, back, and relaxed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His neck is strong and powerful—yet  loose—and is stretched as high as possible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His head is always held  high (like there is a string in the middle of his head pulling it to the  ceiling)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His chin up&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His head will always follow his EYES.  His eyes will be are level or higher (never looking down)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His head  looks straight ahead—and never swivels around&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His eyes forward—never  darting around&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT sway back and forth&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT  lean to one side or the other&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His feet shoulder width apart or  slightly wider&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• If he does cross his legs, they are relaxed and send a  message. This is a deliberate power play that shows minimal interest. He expects  the person (or people) he is with to earn his approval, acceptance, or  validation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT cross his arms (unless he is intentionally  sending a message)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT put his hands in his pockets&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;•  He does NOT hold anything in front of him (which gives the impression he is  “protecting” himself)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He always expose three (3) important areas of  his body (throat, heart, crotch area)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Having his arms spread out wide  displays ultimate POWER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Anytime he can sit with his back against the  wall and face out to the room—he does it!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tip for Powerful Body  Language when SITTING:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember the phrase, “Sit TALL, Sit PROUDLY, Sit  like an ALPHA male!”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest NOW in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="73" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=npvsyddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-5765443421572700971?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5765443421572700971'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5765443421572700971'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/12/powerful-body-language-how-alpha-male.html' title='Powerful Body Language: How an Alpha Male SITS'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-470290627519208931</id><published>2009-11-24T13:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-25T06:11:31.232-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Powerful Body Language: How an Alpha Male WALKS</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/pitt_walk.jpg" align="right" border="1" height="261" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="150" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the  MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;What are you  telling people about you when merely walking in their presence?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The way you communicate with other people has a tremendous impact on the  level of success you are able to experience in your life. You are ALWAYS  communicating your thoughts, perceptions, and ideas to other people—whether you  realize it or not!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is extremely aware of the fact that  the vast majority of the way he communicates to the world (Studies have shown up  to 93%) is done through his body language, facial expressions, eye movements,  and voice qualities--and NOT the words he uses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some key  distinctions that a poised, confident, and powerful Alpha male does--and does  not do--when he is &lt;b&gt;WALKING&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He walks in a slow and controlled rhythm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He always operates  on HIS own timetable when walking&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His strides are long—not short and  choppy&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His torso is straight up (his butt isn't tucked in or pushed  out)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His shoulders are upright, back, and relaxed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His neck  is strong and powerful—yet loose—and is stretched as high as possible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;•  His head is always held high (like there is a string in the middle of his head  pulling it to the ceiling)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His head will always follow his EYES. His  eyes are level or higher (never looking down)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His head points straight  ahead—and is never swiveling around&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His eyes are looking forward  focused on the place he is going—and are never darting around&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His chin  is up&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tip for Powerful Body Language when STANDING:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember  the phrase, &lt;i&gt;“Stand TALL, stand PROUD, stand ALPHA!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="73" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rdlnnddab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0426&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-470290627519208931?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/470290627519208931'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/470290627519208931'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/11/powerful-body-language-how-alpha-male_24.html' title='Powerful Body Language: How an Alpha Male WALKS'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-8602555538482457562</id><published>2009-11-17T17:31:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-17T17:32:45.695-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Powerful Body Language: How an Alpha Male STANDS</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/alpha_stance.jpg" align="right" border="1" height="318" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="141" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Success and Leadership Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the  MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;What are you  telling people about you when merely standing in their presence?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The way you communicate with other people has a tremendous impact on the  level of success you are able to experience in your life. You are ALWAYS  communicating your thoughts, perceptions, and ideas to other people—whether you  realize it or not!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is extremely aware of the fact that  the vast majority of the way he communicates to the world (Studies have shown up  to 93%) is done through his body language, facial expressions, eye movements,  and voice qualities--and NOT the words he uses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are some key  distinctions that a poised, confident, and powerful Alpha male does--and does  not do--when he is &lt;b&gt;STANDING&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He takes up as much space as  humanly possible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His feet are shoulder width apart or slightly wider &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His torso is straight up (his butt isn't tucked in or pushed out) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His shoulders are upright, back, and  relaxed&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His neck is strong and powerful—yet loose—and is stretched as  high as possible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His head is always held high (like there is a string  in the middle of his head pulling it to the ceiling)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• His head will  always follow his EYES. His eyes are at eye-level or higher (never looking down) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT sway back and forth&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT lean to one side  or the other&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT cross his arms&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT put his  hands in his pockets&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He does NOT hold anything in front of him in his  hands (as if he is "protecting himself")&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• He always exposes three (3)  important areas of his body: groin, chest, and throat&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Having his hands  behind his back when standing displays ultimate POWER!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Anytime he can  stand with his back against the wall and face out to the room—he does it! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tip for Powerful Body Language when STANDING:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember the  phrase, &lt;i&gt;“Stand TALL, stand PROUD, stand ALPHA!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do you want to learn  MORE about the qualities, characteristics, and actions of POWERFUL ALPHA MALES  and put your MANformation Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Invest in Skip La  Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="73" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset  and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course  Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour;  57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in  life-at the level you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice"  in critical situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as  mature, productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what  they want in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they  were expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jh484cdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0416&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-8602555538482457562?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8602555538482457562'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8602555538482457562'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/11/powerful-body-language-how-alpha-male.html' title='Powerful Body Language: How an Alpha Male STANDS'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-7697775522578369564</id><published>2009-11-11T07:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-11T07:13:42.315-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Get the ALPHA EDGE! Start Building Your "Decision-Making Muscle"!</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;}&lt;/style&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;Success and Leadership  Coach&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Practice and Exercise Making Decisions Quickly and  Confidently&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/ponder.jpg" align="left" border="1" height="169" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;When deciding what he really wants in his life, the  powerful Alpha male makes those decisions quickly and confidently. You too must  learn to be quick and decisive when identifying what you really want as you  strive to become a more effective leader.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You learn how to make  decisions quickly and confidently by making as many of them as possible, any  time you can. It doesn't matter how big or small the decisions are, just make as  many of them as you can. If your superior at work asks you how an important and  involved project is going to turn out, quickly and confidently tell him what you  think. If you are eating at a restaurant with a group of friends and the  waitress asks what you want to order, make your decision quickly and  confidently. There is nothing more appealing and charismatic to other people  than a man who can make decisions. And gentlemen, there is probably nothing more  unappealing and unattractive than a man who belabors over the simplest decisions  in life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just like building muscle through exercise in the gym, you will start  building your “decision-making muscle” the more you exercise making decisions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, what if you jump into the decision-making mode and make some bad  decisions? You can always make adjustments to your decisions or make entirely  new decisions later if needed or when you have more information. You can't be  afraid to make decisions if you want to become a more effective leader. And, you  can never make any decisions based on fear. Any decision based on fear is the  wrong decision.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is another key difference between the Alpha male  and less dominant and beta males. Less dominant and beta males will go through  the process of collecting massive amounts of information before making any  decision. They invest a lot of time into the process of making any decision. If  a decision they've made doesn't turn out to be the best one, they take  themselves through the entire involved process all over again, collecting even  more information and investing even more valuable time. The more decisions you  make, the greater your chances for more victories. In life, it is the number of  victories that you experience—not a higher percent of victories compared to  losses—that will eventually get you where you want to go.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Put Your MANformation  Into OVERDRIVE!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/logo/man.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="73" hspace="3" vspace="3" width="225" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jvs5scdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jvs5scdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of  a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course Outline&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Why "Nice Guys" Finish Last Session One (1 hour; 57 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The reason why you are not getting what you want in life-at the level  you really want-may be in how you are defining the word "nice" in critical  situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being "nice" as mature,  productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what they want  in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they were  expected to be when they were young.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  "nice" and "fair" compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can't you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is "the man" without knowing a thing  about him?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you'll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you've learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you've been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jvs5scdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Cart?category=Special%2BSavings&amp;amp;no=145&amp;amp;product_no=145&amp;amp;searchpath=3136516&amp;amp;smode=add" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jvs5scdab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FCart%3Fcategory%3DSpecial%252BSavings%26no%3D145%26product_no%3D145%26searchpath%3D3136516%26smode%3Dadd"&gt;Click  HERE to order&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;===============================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was  extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has shared in ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way in which it is  presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you really think  about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing yourself new  possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those you love. I  highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon being the best  MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom Anthony Roehl  Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/b&gt; are registered trademarks of  Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-7697775522578369564?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7697775522578369564'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7697775522578369564'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/11/get-alpha-edge-start-building-your.html' title='Get the ALPHA EDGE! Start Building Your &quot;Decision-Making Muscle&quot;!'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-4595619992064259279</id><published>2009-09-18T14:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-18T14:07:25.017-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male WELCOMES the Opportunity to Effectively Resolve Disagreements, Conflicts, and Confrontations</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development  Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;He understands that disagreements, conflicts, and  confrontations are NOT necessarily bad things that should be avoided.  &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/conflict.jpg" align="right" border="2" vspace="3" width="200" height="158" hspace="3" /&gt;The Alpha male understands that disagreements, conflicts, and  confrontations are bound to happen from time to time in the competitive world he  lives in. He understands that occasional disagreements, conflicts, and  confrontations are just inevitable challenges that will sometimes happen playing  in the “game” in life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male does NOT view every single  conflict as a negative event. He understands that conflict is oftentimes a  MANDATORY step toward getting to the very best solution. He is mentally and  emotionally prepared for conflict. The Alpha male WELCOMES the opportunity to  effectively resolve conflict when it occurs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have you heard of the  expression, "It's not personal; it's business"? Well, that's exactly how the  Alpha male views the occasional conflicts that occur in his life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“It's  not personal; it's just what sometimes happens when people interact.'” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, let's compare the Alpha male's perspective to that of less dominant  men and Beta males: Less dominant and Beta males feel they are the “better man”  when they successfully avoid disagreements, conflicts, and confrontations. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That is a belief system that must be DESTROYED immediately!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You  must understand that are NOT necessarily a "better" person just because you can  successfully avoid these challenging situations. If fact, you are probably  selling yourself short with other people by doing so.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Disagreements,  conflicts, and confrontations are oftentimes important parts of the negotiation  process between people that will eventually lead to agreements that can satisfy  BOTH parties.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, it may appear that you are getting along well  with people when conflict is avoided! At least, it will in the short run it  will.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Consider this point:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How hard is it to stay out of other  people's way and give them what they want? If you spend a lot of time and energy  avoiding disagreements, conflicts, and confrontation like the supposed "good  little boy" you were taught to be many years ago, you must realize this: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While you've been "successfully" avoiding conflict and have only gotten  in five or so conflicts in the last couple of years, the other person that you  need to confront may have gotten into five conflicts BEFORE LUNCH TODAY. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Who do you think is going to be more skilled, confident, and comfortable  when you go head-to-head with that person?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The bottom line comes down to  this:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Is that mindset and approach REALLY working for you? Be honest! If  you are in a place of pain because you are unable to get what you really want in  your life, you absolutely must be honest with yourself. If you want to have more  and better options in life, you absolutely must be honest with yourself. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is extremely confident and comfortable in the midst of  conflict. How does he become so confident and comfortable? The Alpha male gets  confident and comfortable by constantly stepping up to the challenge every time  he must.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If he THINKS that he must stand up for himself and his  position—then he DOES it! He conditions himself to never back down during those  challenging times—even if he is uncomfortable. The Alpha male “practices and  exercises” this MINDSET until it is firmly integrated into his personality. The  Alpha male “practices and exercises” TAKING ACTION until doing so is firmly  integrated into his personality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you "practice and exercise"  anything you do on a continual basis long enough, how can you NOT become good at  it? And, once you are good at it, how can you NOT eventually feel more and more  confident and comfortable when you are doing it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male  understands that the competition for the very best options in life can be FIERCE  at times! The Alpha male understand that the “game” is always in “play”—whether  he chooses to participate in it or not. He simply understands the competitive  nature that's inherent in a select few number of people—especially in other  Alpha male leaders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male also understands that other people do  NOT always live by his rules, values, beliefs, and standards. He understands  that other people may not even believe in them. He never makes the mistake of  assuming that they will—or even that they should. And, the Alpha male never  takes it personally when other people do NOT play life by his same rules,  values, beliefs, and standards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When the Alpha male does get into  conflicts, he doesn't feel the need to talk about them afterward. He doesn't  need the "emotional therapy" of talking, justifying, rationalizing, and  explaining the conflict to other people. There is no need for him to do so  because there is nothing for him to "recover" from because he never viewed any  conflict as a "bad" event in the first place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make sure that you  immediately adopt the perspective of the Alpha male when it comes to  disagreements, conflicts, and confrontations. Then, start “practicing and  exercising” holding onto this mindset and taking these actions steps every  chance you get.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And remember, when it comes to effectively resolving  disagreements, conflicts, and confrontations:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;If you THINK it—you  must DO it!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There's no backing down from this moment forward! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START  LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session  Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and get all the  options in life that you really want!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;This course is 11 hours and 30  minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get  the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lgp7p4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lgp7p4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men  Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha  Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="104" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a  Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I  find myself listening to each session multiple times for fear of missing  something and the internal desire to drive home these life-changing concepts.  The first session alone was worth the price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the  New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation  strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your  unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano &lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lgp7p4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lgp7p4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"'The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' is a  powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way they see  themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out strategies and  exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take responsibility,  and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want in life. I  highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for  helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always  dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I  realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take  charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a  consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the  face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and  confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an  Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago,  IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50  but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as  fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served  me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that  these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour's ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' seminar. Now, I'm thinking,  feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and  even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already  becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett &lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lgp7p4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=lgp7p4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a registered trademark of Skip La Cour  Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-4595619992064259279?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4595619992064259279'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4595619992064259279'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/alpha-male-welcomes-opportunity-to.html' title='The Alpha Male WELCOMES the Opportunity to Effectively Resolve Disagreements, Conflicts, and Confrontations'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-4523055950119924265</id><published>2009-09-10T12:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-10T12:56:52.368-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Wonders "Why WOULDN'T You Think I'm Awesome?"</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/diddy.jpg" align="right" border="2" vspace="3" width="250" height="157" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development  Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Being a Man Who Simply  Assumes That the Best Outcome Will Occur Is the Most Powerful, Influential, and  Charismatic Quality You Can Have&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male has conditioned  his mind to &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; the very best in himself and in other people in every  situation. He simply &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; that other people see the best in him. He  simply &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; that other people expect the best out of him. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Less-dominant men who struggle being leaders subconsciously prepare for  the worst in every situation—and simply view that way of thinking as being  “practical” and “realistic.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is that really true?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Reconsider  that way of thinking if it applies to you. Whatever you believe to be true for  you, WILL be true for you. You will walk, talk, think, act, and react as if it  is really true. The FACTS will be irrelevant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Look, none of us are  fortune tellers with crystal balls that can predict the future. You really don’t  know for sure if you will fail or succeed, do you? That being said, why in the  world would you predict, focus on, and make contingency plans for FAILURE? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Start conditioning your mind to expect the very best outcome in every  situation. Expect the best out of yourself. Expect the best in your future.  Expect the best in other people. And, expect the best outcome in your  interactions with other people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; that everyone thinks  you are awesome. Just &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; that everyone thinks you are intelligent.  Just &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; everyone thinks that your ideas are amazing. Just  &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; that everyone thinks you are handsome. Just &lt;i&gt;assume&lt;/i&gt; that  everyone thinks you are "The MAN"!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Back up your highly assumptive spirit  with powerful and congruent body language. When you do, you will get other  people to willing, joyfully, and enthusiastically "buy into your frame"; live in  your version of “reality”; and actually WANT to help you get what you want in  life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will be AMAZED how people will automatically believe that your  beliefs about yourself are true—simply because YOU do. With enough “practice and  exercise,” you’ll be ASTONISHED just how effectively you can LEAD other people  into your way of seeing the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And, you know what? You’ll lead  YOURSELF into thinking that way about yourself at a higher level at the same  time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Start “practicing and exercising” being highly assumptive. It is  the CORNERSTONE to being a powerful, influential and charismatic Alpha male. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START  LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session  Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and get all the  options in life that you really want!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;This course is 11 hours and 30  minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get  the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vtyhb4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0413&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vtyhb4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0413&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men  Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha  Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="104" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a  Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I  find myself listening to each session multiple times for fear of missing  something and the internal desire to drive home these life-changing concepts.  The first session alone was worth the price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the  New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation  strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your  unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano &lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vtyhb4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0413&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vtyhb4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0413&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"’The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ is a  powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way they see  themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out strategies and  exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take responsibility,  and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want in life. I  highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for  helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always  dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I  realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take  charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a  consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the  face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and  confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an  Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago,  IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50  but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as  fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served  me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that  these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour’s ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ seminar. Now, I'm thinking,  feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and  even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already  becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett &lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vtyhb4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0413&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vtyhb4cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0413&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a registered trademark of Skip La Cour  Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-4523055950119924265?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4523055950119924265'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4523055950119924265'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/alpha-male-wonders-why-wouldnt-you.html' title='The Alpha Male Wonders &quot;Why WOULDN&apos;T You Think I&apos;m Awesome?&quot;'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-7843748131612932862</id><published>2009-09-03T04:40:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-03T04:49:41.929-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Has Mastered the "Momentary Neutral Expression"</title><content type='html'>&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/poker.jpg" align="right" border="2" vspace="3" width="200" height="290" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;&lt;/style&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn to React to What's Going  Around You On YOUR Timetable--and Never Anyone Else's&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The  Alpha male is a master at displaying the &lt;b&gt;"momentary neutral expression"&lt;/b&gt;  on his face. He makes sure that he does so during both positive and negative  encounters with other people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is calm, cool, and  collected during every social situation. He never shows emotion on anyone else's  timetable but his own. The Alpha male always controls the environment of emotion  in the group he is in and has everyone in the group working from his frame. They  are subconsciously "trained" by the Alpha male to seek his approval because he  establishes himself as the leader of the group.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male will not  show any emotion without making the person he is dealing with or other people in  the group earn it. When someone tries to amuse or impress the Alpha male, his  smiles, chuckles, and approval are slow in coming. When another person greets  the Alpha male, he slowly breaks out his smile in way that lets the other person  know that this smile is just for them. The Alpha male understands that the other  person will appreciate the uniqueness of his emotion when it is earned--instead  of just given away quickly, freely, and easily.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;People will sometimes  test the Alpha male or try to establish the frame of what's going on for  themselves. They will try to "push his buttons." When someone tries to get a  negative reaction from the Alpha male, that person immediately realizes that his  or her efforts are futile. The Alpha male simply gives the impression that he  doesn't "get it" (although he certainly does). The other person will never get a  reaction from the Alpha male until the Alpha male DECIDES to react.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The  Alpha male works from his own timetable and decides when, how, and how much  emotion he gives to another person's words or actions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is just one  more of the subtle ways the Alpha male is influential, persuasive, and  charismatic--and always controls the frame.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START  LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session  Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and get all the  options in life that you really want!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;This course is 11 hours and 30  minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get  the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8a7wy5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8a7wy5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men  Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha  Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="104" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a  Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I  find myself listening to each session multiple times for fear of missing  something and the internal desire to drive home these life-changing concepts.  The first session alone was worth the price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the  New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation  strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your  unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano&lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8a7wy5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8a7wy5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"’The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ is a  powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way they see  themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out strategies and  exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take responsibility,  and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want in life. I  highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for  helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always  dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I  realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take  charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a  consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the  face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and  confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an  Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago,  IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50  but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as  fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served  me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that  these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour’s ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ seminar. Now, I'm thinking,  feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and  even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already  becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett&lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8a7wy5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=8a7wy5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Alpha Edge&lt;/span&gt; are registered trademarks of Skip La Cour  Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-7843748131612932862?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7843748131612932862'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7843748131612932862'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/alpha-male-has-mastered-momentary.html' title='The Alpha Male Has Mastered the &quot;Momentary Neutral Expression&quot;'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-5944077345177497885</id><published>2009-09-01T12:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-01T12:02:22.991-07:00</updated><title type='text'>“The Top 10 Qualities, Characteristics, and Actions of the Most POWERFUL Alpha Male Leaders” Audio Seminar</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;Conducted by &lt;b&gt;Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Creator of the &lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt;  Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;A POWERFUL 1 Hour and 15  Minute Seminar! MP3 Sound File is Ready to Download!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/classes/lacour.jpg" align="right" border="1" vspace="6" width="175" height="196" hspace="2" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;During this Seminar, you will learn:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• The physical, mental, emotional, and psychological behaviors of the  most powerful, influential, and charismatic Alpha Male Leaders. These behaviors  will be broken down in great detail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Exactly &lt;b&gt;WHAT&lt;/b&gt; you must do  to integrate these qualities, characteristics, and actions into your OWN  personality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Exactly &lt;b&gt;HOW&lt;/b&gt; these Alpha Male behaviors will  transform you (or as I say, &lt;b&gt;MANform&lt;/b&gt; you) into the MAN you REALLY want to  be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Exactly &lt;b&gt;WHY&lt;/b&gt; you must integrate these Alpha Male behaviors  into your own personality in order to make the very best options in life  available to you, your family, and your friends.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;==================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Only $24.99&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=eijmv5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://prostores2.carrierzone.com/servlet/skiplacourcom/Detail?no=149" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=eijmv5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fprostores2.carrierzone.com%2Fservlet%2Fskiplacourcom%2FDetail%3Fno%3D149"&gt;CLICK  HERE TO ORDER NOW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009  Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is  a registered trademark of Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-5944077345177497885?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5944077345177497885'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5944077345177497885'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/09/top-10-qualities-characteristics-and.html' title='“The Top 10 Qualities, Characteristics, and Actions of the Most POWERFUL Alpha Male Leaders” Audio Seminar'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-109628127326133983</id><published>2009-08-27T09:15:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-27T09:15:50.057-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Are You Living Your Life Like a LION or a LAMB?</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;}&lt;/style&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/lion_lamb.jpg" align="right" border="1" vspace="1" width="225" height="212" hspace="1" /&gt;Hello Men.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s  &lt;b&gt;Skip La Cour&lt;/b&gt; with another &lt;b&gt;MANformation Message&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This quote  was painted by some gang members on an East Los Angeles wall . . . &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;“It is better to live one day as a lion, than a thousand years as  a lamb.”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It got me thinking . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How much do I  &lt;b&gt;REALLY&lt;/b&gt; believe this to be the “right” way to live my life?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not by  what I INTELLECTUALLY believe to be true—but by my ACTIONS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do my  day-to-day actions support my intellectual beliefs?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How about you? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sure, we can all be “manly men” and SAY that we’d rather live on day as  a lion than a thousand years as a lamb.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But is that really true? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And if it’s NOT true, what are you going to do to start living that way? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You see, there is no “right” or “wrong” way to live your life. What’s  “right” is what you believe to be true—for you. There are pros and cons to  living like a lion—and there are pros and cons to living like a lamb. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Every single day, you are making the DECISION on whether to be a lion or  a lamb based on the “rules” that you’ve created in your own mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The  “rules” that you developed over the years as how you should and should NOT live  your life are what’s really determining if you are a lion or a lamb—not what you  intellectually believe to be true.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But how many of us have really taken  the time to think about WHY we came up with the RULES that we are living by? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Exactly where did they come from? Were they developed from a place of  &lt;b&gt;STRENGTH—or from FEAR?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When it comes to your MANformation;  becoming the MAN you really want to be; and getting everything in life that you  really want, you MUST invest some time thinking about how you developed the set  of rules that you live by.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Again, I am going to ask you “Where did the  rules that you currently choose to live by come from? Were they developed from a  place of &lt;b&gt;STRENGTH—or from FEAR?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More importantly, are these rules  that you live by &lt;b&gt;SERVING YOU WELL&lt;/b&gt;? Or, are they &lt;b&gt;HOLDING YOU BACK&lt;/b&gt;? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You are going to have to be honest with yourself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During my  audio seminar course &lt;b&gt;“The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader”&lt;/b&gt;, I use my many years of motivational coaching and leadership  experience to take you through a process that examines the rules you are  currently living by.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then, I take you though a step-by-step series of  exercises to create new, more empowering rules—ones that you can TOTALLY believe  in and live by—that align with where you really want to go in your life. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you want to live like a LION, you are going to have to learn how to  walk, talk, think, and &lt;b&gt;TAKE ACTION like a LION&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read all about  &lt;b&gt;“The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader”&lt;/b&gt; audio seminar  course &lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.  Also, take the time to read what men JUST LIKE YOU have to say about this  outstanding, “MANformational” course.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;100 % MONEY BACK GUARANTEE&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I’m so confident that you will find this audio seminar course far more  of a value than the money that you’ve invested that I’m offering a &lt;b&gt;100 %  MONEY BACK GUARANTEE&lt;/b&gt; if you are not completely satisfied. All that I ask is  that you go through the entire program, take notes throughout it, and fill out  the exercises in the workbooks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;“The Mindset and Actions of a  Powerful Alpha Male Leader”&lt;/b&gt; audio sound files and the Workbook files will be  delivered to your email address within minutes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;GO  HERE NOW TO LEARN MORE AND ORDER THE PROGRAM.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And remember . . . &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;If you THINK it—you must DO it!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P. S. If you are  the type of person who opened this letter and actually read it this far, then  you are the type of MAN who would LOVE to learn from my &lt;b&gt;FREE Teleseminar  called “The Top 10 Qualities, Characteristics, and Actions of a POWERFUL Alpha  Male Leaders”&lt;/b&gt; this coming Monday afternoon.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://manformation.com/classes/registration.php" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fmanformation.com%2Fclasses%2Fregistration.php"&gt;Go  here now to learn more about it and register to attend.&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START  LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session  Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and get all the  options in life that you really want!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;This course is 11 hours and 30  minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get  the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men  Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha  Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="104" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a  Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I  find myself listening to each session multiple times for fear of missing  something and the internal desire to drive home these life-changing concepts.  The first session alone was worth the price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the  New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation  strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your  unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano &lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"’The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ is a  powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way they see  themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out strategies and  exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take responsibility,  and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want in life. I  highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for  helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always  dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I  realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take  charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a  consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the  face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and  confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an  Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago,  IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50  but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as  fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served  me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that  these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour’s ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ seminar. Now, I'm thinking,  feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and  even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already  becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett &lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ykgjr5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a registered trademark of Skip La Cour  Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-109628127326133983?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/109628127326133983'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/109628127326133983'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/08/are-you-living-your-life-like-lion-or.html' title='Are You Living Your Life Like a LION or a LAMB?'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-7620198733493796091</id><published>2009-08-26T09:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-26T09:06:34.446-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Less Is More POWERFUL: The Alpha Male Communicates Effectively and Efficiently</title><content type='html'>&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program  for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/fewer_words.jpg" align="right" border="1" vspace="1" width="200" height="189" hspace="1" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;"Practice and Exercise" Saying Less During Your  MANformation&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male has developed the unique ability to  communicate his powerful message in the most effective and efficient manner  possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He doesn't waste time with unnecessary conversation. He  doesn't use words that aren't needed to get his point across.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha  male only needs “seconds, words, and sentences” when he speaks to others. Beta  males and less-dominant men, on the other hand, require “minutes, paragraphs,  and pages” to make the very same point.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As far as his communication  style is concerned, the Alpha male lives by the rule that &lt;b&gt;“Less Is More  POWERFUL.” &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male understands that, the more he needs to  explain himself, the more power and influence he loses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more  MANformation Alpha Leadership strategies, visit the MANformation web site at &lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrBpvvji0W_FeBZeJM8qERvvBeptFYcJXhT" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrBpvvji0W_FeBZeJM8qERvvBeptFYcJXhT" shape="rect"&gt;www.MANformation.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START  LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session  Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and get all the  options in life that you really want!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;This course is 11 hours and 30  minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get  the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrB4CdT93csLI-C2SLS4kD2ikUwfQ3xuRP4B9UHvNAooAcLL7tcF6l1Zw==" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrB4CdT93csLI-C2SLS4kD2ikUwfQ3xuRP4B9UHvNAooAcLL7tcF6l1Zw==" shape="rect"&gt;Click HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and  Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="104" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are insightful, poignant,  and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each session multiple times  for fear of missing something and the internal desire to drive home these  life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the price of  admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the  New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation  strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your  unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano &lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrB4CdT93csLI-C2SLS4kD2ikUwfQ3xuRP4B9UHvNAooAcLL7tcF6l1Zw==" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrB4CdT93csLI-C2SLS4kD2ikUwfQ3xuRP4B9UHvNAooAcLL7tcF6l1Zw==" shape="rect"&gt;Click HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"’The Mindset and  Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ is a powerful course that challenges  men to reevaluate both the way they see themselves and the way they relate to  other people. It lays out strategies and exercises that empower men to step up,  assert themselves, take responsibility, and direct their energies toward  pursuing what they really want in life. I highly recommend it to anyone striving  to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for  helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always  dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I  realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take  charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a  consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the  face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and  confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an  Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago,  IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50  but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as  fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served  me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that  these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour’s ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ seminar. Now, I'm thinking,  feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and  even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already  becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett &lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrB4CdT93csLI-C2SLS4kD2ikUwfQ3xuRP4B9UHvNAooAcLL7tcF6l1Zw==" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102681865864&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=001lNkkQYeTfNNtPb6yUWK2zEZwtl-riSlUyxF_kvxSh4mTYLxb7RPj0udq_3bjDtrB4CdT93csLI-C2SLS4kD2ikUwfQ3xuRP4B9UHvNAooAcLL7tcF6l1Zw==" shape="rect"&gt;Click HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La  Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a  registered trademark of Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-7620198733493796091?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7620198733493796091'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7620198733493796091'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/08/less-is-more-powerful-alpha-male.html' title='Less Is More POWERFUL: The Alpha Male Communicates Effectively and Efficiently'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-5582319700898198968</id><published>2009-08-26T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-26T09:05:21.126-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The MANformation Moment Alpha Leadership Weekly 10-Minute Podcast with Skip La Cour 8/26/2009</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SpVcOttKJCI/AAAAAAAAACM/P7IieM8elTw/s1600-h/manformation_moment_podcast.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 168px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SpVcOttKJCI/AAAAAAAAACM/P7IieM8elTw/s320/manformation_moment_podcast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374303138193482786" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;What's Your "White Whale" and What Are You Doing to Get This Area of Your Life FINALLY Handled? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During these &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;MANformation Moment&lt;/span&gt; podcasts, Alpha Leadership skills and other men's are issues are discussed by &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Skip La Cour&lt;/span&gt; the creato&lt;span class="text_exposed_hide"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="text_exposed_show"&gt;r of the &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;MANformation&lt;/span&gt; personal development program for men.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/MANformation_Podcasts/2009/08/26/MANformations-Weekly-10-Minutes-Alpha-Leadership-Podcast"&gt;Go here NOW to listen to this podcast.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-5582319700898198968?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5582319700898198968'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5582319700898198968'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/08/manformation-moment-alpha-leadership.html' title='The MANformation Moment Alpha Leadership Weekly 10-Minute Podcast with Skip La Cour 8/26/2009'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SpVcOttKJCI/AAAAAAAAACM/P7IieM8elTw/s72-c/manformation_moment_podcast.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-8414600792465607234</id><published>2009-08-19T04:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-19T04:47:06.467-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Gets Other People to Willingly, Joyfully, and Enthusiastically Help Him Get What He Wants in His Life</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program  for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/agreement.jpg" align="right" border="1" vspace="1" width="200" height="240" hspace="1" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;You Must Understand and Appreciate the Massively Important Roles  of Influence and Persuasion in Your MANformation&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male  understands that he can only accomplish so much in this world by himself. It  doesn’t matter how hardworking and intelligent he may be, he knows that he needs  the support of other people in his pursuit of the best things in life. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are countless numbers of hardworking, intelligent Beta Males and  less-dominant men who struggle because they haven’t figured this out yet. They  take pride in being “loners” who make it their mission not to depend on anyone  else.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In order to make your MANformation quickly and effectively, you  must learn the skills of influence and persuasion. You must become a “people  person” if you want to improve the quality of your life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The powerful  men who get what they really want in life understand that everything ultimately  comes from other people. It will be your ability to influence and persuade other  people to help you that will determine if you get the opportunity to enjoy  better relationships with the most amazing people, live more exciting  experiences, earn more money, and gain access to the best deals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Options  are all of the things in life that you REALLY want. Options can be material  things, feelings, or emotions. Your goal should be to have access to as many  options in life as humanly possible. You do not necessarily have to exercise all  the options available to you. You just want the decision to be YOURS—and not  hope it magically comes your way someday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You deserve everything you are  getting in life—and you do NOT deserve everything you are not getting (at least,  not yet). It’s that plain and simple. If you want more, start working on your  influence and persuasion skills.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do NOT blame other people if they do  not give you the respect that you “think” you deserve. Take 100 percent  responsibility for the way other people are currently treating you. Take 100  percent responsibility for what you are and are not getting in this world. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here’s what you must do to influence and persuade other people to help  you get what you want:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. Get other people to trust you; respect you;  and see you as an expert. &lt;/b&gt;Work hard on yourself first—and give other people  a legitimate reason to follow your lead. Actually BECOME the person that other  people trust, respect, and see as an expert. It takes focus, dedication,  practice, and exercise—so GET TO WORK NOW!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;2. Have congruent,  matching body language that demonstrates to other people that they should trust  you; respect you; and see you as an expert.&lt;/b&gt; Powerful body language is an  extremely important “sales tool.” Work on it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. Be confident about  what you say and do—and other people will “buy into” your frame or reality.&lt;/b&gt;  People WANT to be led. The world is desperately looking for LEADERS. Trust  me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;4. If you are not as confident as you should be, then you  must learn to “fake it until you make it.” &lt;/b&gt;At the very least, play yourself  up where you belong—and do not play yourself down. Quit being humble! It is NOT  serving you well. Since the beginning of time, leaders who ABUSE their power  have DECEIVED the masses into believing that being humble, quiet, and to just  turn the other cheek when someone takes advantage of you is the RIGHTEOUS way to  be. Why would they do this? So the masses would just shut up and follow THEIR  lead without questioning them. As Dr. Phil would say, “How’s being humble  working for you so far?” It’s time to stop buying into this nonsense and start  thinking for yourself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;5. If you want to be a MASTER of influence and  persuasion, you must take responsibility for BOTH SIDES of the conversation.  &lt;/b&gt;I know it is sometimes tough enough to keep yourself in line. To become an  effective LEADER, you must become strong enough to carry BOTH sides. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;6. Practice and exercise the skills of influence and persuasion.&lt;/b&gt;  Be patient. Be persistent. The chances are you will not be all that great at it  at first—just like you aren’t great at anything you first start doing. Don’t  quit just because you blow it a few times. Keep on, keepin’ on, my brother! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more MANformation Alpha Leadership strategies, visit the  MANformation web site at &lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.MANformation.com" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MANformation.com"&gt;www.MANformation.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START  LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session  Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation"  TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and get all the  options in life that you really want!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;This course is 11 hours and 30  minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get  the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men  Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha  Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="104" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a  Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I  find myself listening to each session multiple times for fear of missing  something and the internal desire to drive home these life-changing concepts.  The first session alone was worth the price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the  New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation  strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your  unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano &lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has  shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way  in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you  really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing  yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those  you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon  being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom  Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only  $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"’The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ is a  powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way they see  themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out strategies and  exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take responsibility,  and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want in life. I  highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for  helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always  dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I  realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take  charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male  Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a  consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the  face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and  confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an  Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago,  IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50  but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as  fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served  me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that  these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour’s ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ seminar. Now, I'm thinking,  feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and  even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already  becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett &lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your investment is only $99.97&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=h8ogi5cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm"&gt;Click  HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;==================================== &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a registered trademark of Skip La Cour  Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-8414600792465607234?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8414600792465607234'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8414600792465607234'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/08/alpha-male-gets-other-people-to.html' title='The Alpha Male Gets Other People to Willingly, Joyfully, and Enthusiastically Help Him Get What He Wants in His Life'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-8335300554231550952</id><published>2009-08-12T07:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-12T07:25:21.147-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male NEVER Plays Down His Power</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;b&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/braveheart.jpg" align="right" border="1" vspace="3" width="225" height="261" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;He Understands That the More  Effective Strategy Is to Have Other People Step Up and Into HIS Frame and Live  In HIS Version of Reality&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male never plays down his  power just to make less confident or judgmental people feel more comfortable in  his presence. In fact, if other people might be judgmental or uncomfortable in  his presence, the Alpha male will rarely even notice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That will not even  show up on the Alpha male's "radar.” Not because he is arrogant or insensitive.  It doesn't show up on his radar because he understands those are other people's  issues--not his. They need to deal with those issues--not him. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Take the 30-Day MANformation Challenge with this Complimentary mp3 Sound File&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hello Men,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here is a free 22-minute recording of a number of POWERFUL &lt;b&gt;MANformation Alpha Power Statements (MAPS)&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt; MANformation Alpha Power Statements (MAPS) are a series of empowering statements where I coach you and remind you of many of the key principles of the MANformation program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Here’s the challenge:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/ipod.png" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="218" height="258" hspace="3" /&gt;Download this file to your IPod (or mp3 player).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen to the 22-minute recording every day during your 5-day structured week for 30 days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideally, you want to listen to this recording while you are in the gym exercising in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even better is listening to these MAPS while you are doing some kick-ass cardiovascular training.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Only listen to the MAPS five days during the week. There’s no sense in getting burned out doing too much. 22 minutes just five days a week will be plenty of “exercise and practice” to get these MAPS into your subconscious thought process and automatically integrate them into your own personality without a lot of effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you must work out in the evening, listen to the MAPS then.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you can’t listen to them while you are working out, then download this mp3 file to your home computer and invest the time to listen to them first thing in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even if you get “bored” with this process, promise yourself to stick with it for 30 days. Many times, we are getting positive results in our lives and we have no idea where to credit the cause of those positive results. These MAPS may be just one of those instances. Remember that when things are going well for you in your life—and you don’t feel like listening to the MAPS anymore.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wwtww6cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmaps.mp3"&gt;Click here download the mp3 file.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good luck!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P. S. I want your feedback within 30 days of taking on this challenge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P. S. I want your feedback within 30 days of taking on this challenge.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-8335300554231550952?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8335300554231550952'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8335300554231550952'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/08/alpha-male-never-plays-down-his-power.html' title='The Alpha Male NEVER Plays Down His Power'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-2108227009013231460</id><published>2009-08-05T07:06:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-05T07:37:04.227-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Is A Risk-Taker</title><content type='html'>&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/risk.gif" align="left" border="1" vspace="3" width="200" height="306" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;With the Greater the RISKS You Take In Life, the Greater the REWARDS You  Stand to Gain&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is a risk taker. He takes the  necessary risks to get what he really wants in his life. His risks are  proportional to the level of achievement and fulfillment he wants in his life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many less dominant and Beta males have little chance of getting what  they really want in life because they are not taking enough risks. Or, they are  not taking big enough risks. The greater the risks you take in life, the greater  the rewards you will usually enjoy. Your ability to take risks will be a piece in  putting together your MANformation puzzle. Let’s face it, if you never put  yourself in a position to win big, you’ll have absolutely no chance of winning  big.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There’s a price tag for everything in life worth having. The bigger  the prize you are after, the more it costs. The unfortunate part about taking  risks is you may pay an outrageous price for success—and have no guarantees the  goods will ever be delivered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I remember when I was an ambitious,  hardworking 19-year old employee at the grocery store. One day, I was mapping  out my financial future while putting cans of motor oil on a display. “By the  age of 27,” I said to myself, “I will be earning $100,000 a year.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That  was a nice goal to have, but how in the world did I ever expect to do that? Even  if I was promoted up the ranks at a rather quick pace (which I was) and I became  a store manager at the relatively young age of 27 (which I was as well), how did  I ever expect to be earning $100,000? The manager’s position—even including a  great bonus—would only earn about $75,000. In the job I was working, how did  ever think I was going to earn more? The only way I was going to earn $100,000  by the age of 27 was to get off that track, take some risks, and do something  else for a living. What was I thinking at the time?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As you make your MANformation and transform into the man you really  want to be, there will be just as much discomfort and anxiety as excitement and  satisfaction during your journey. The good and bad feelings are directly  proportional—if you are really stretching yourself.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s up to you to  control your emotions during both the good and bad times. It’s up to you to  choose which emotions you will focus on—they are all always present. Risk taking  may seem unfair and uncomfortable at times, but this fact is undeniable: Behind  every awesome and fulfilling victory lies the possibility of gut-wrenching pain  and devastation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As I stated before, if you want to win big you stand  the chance of losing big. The two are directly proportional. That is, if you are  going for what you really want—and not settling for less based on your fears.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you want the great position in your company, you may have to work for  years climbing the corporate ladder and endure all the office politics that come  with it. You’ll need to deal with the heartache, pain, ups and downs, and  victories and defeats along the way—with no guarantee you will ever get that  sought-after position. If you want a relationship with a special person, you’re  going to have to ask that person with all the incredible qualities you really  want out on a first date. Even though she might reject you on the spot, you’ll  never go out on a date at all until you approach the object of your desire in  some way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is courageous. Courage is what you’ll need to  take the risks essential for success. Courage is a character quality you must  constantly use and refine to achieve what you want at the level you want.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Courage is the antidote for fear. There is nothing wrong with feeling  the emotion of fear. In fact, I am fearful on a fairly regular basis. What will  determine your level of success is what you ultimately do and do not do when  that inevitable fear is present.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One other point: Risk only what you are  prepared to lose. Whether what you lose is time, money, a job, a business deal,  rejection, or emotional security, it doesn’t matter. That’s why they call them  risks and not “sure things.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What every man is willing to lose in any  particular situation is different.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is more willing to “roll  the dice” and lose his time, money, a job, a business deal, rejection, and  emotional security because he is confident that he can put himself in a position  to win at a much greater level than his current status.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male  is confident that risking losing his time will earn him even more time to do the  things he really wants to do in the future. Risking losing his money now will  earn him 100 times more money in the future. Risking giving up his current job  will lead him to a more fulfilling job with more pay or even lead to creating  his own business. Risking losing a business deal will make that business deal  three times as beneficial to him. Risking losing some of his pride and being  rejected will lead to him being a situation that he always dreamed of being in  someday. Risking losing emotional security to get to a place of absolute  fulfillment instead of settling for what barely satisfies him.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The  Alpha male understands that risk-taking takes practice. The more he practices  taking risks, the easier it becomes for him to take them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and  Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="225" height="104" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are insightful, poignant,  and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each session multiple times  for fear of missing something and the internal desire to drive home these  life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the price of  admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York City corporate world with the  implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most of all I am empowered because  I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to the few of us who want  more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano&lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was  extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has shared in ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way in which it is  presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you really think  about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing yourself new  possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those you love. I  highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon being the best  MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"’The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha  Male Leader’ is a powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way  they see themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out  strategies and exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take  responsibility, and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want  in life. I highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you  for helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I  always dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my  peers, I realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence  to take charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful  Alpha Male Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced  them on a consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the  better—even in the face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor  the drive and confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to  being an Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago, IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50 but I've been dragging along  for years this lingering baggage of not being as fit as I would like. Plus, I  had lost that powerful male swagger that had served me so well in the past. So,  I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that these failings of mine had to  stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour’s ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful  Alpha Male Leader’ seminar. Now, I'm thinking, feeling and acting like a man 20  years younger, getting strong and lean, and even my business relationships have  stepped up big time. This is already becoming one of the best years of my  life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett&lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.manformation.com/victory.gif" align="right" border="1" vspace="3" width="100" height="150" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. .  .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 51);"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful  Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3  Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your  "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and  get all the options in life that you really want! This course is 11 hours and 30  minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies. Get the mp3  sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102659262129&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=0012oX9-N-ko5KB3Kz8fK4z8xpTqm_DbSRinKiqt8oH7aLVxw4GlNM2M4-ViGE4uUziKjBgjjiKkRY8IaA6GanlQ1qnTqC8Dx2q9hyDTpi9Hot-A0INT8fFFA==" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102659262129&amp;amp;s=0&amp;amp;e=0012oX9-N-ko5KB3Kz8fK4z8xpTqm_DbSRinKiqt8oH7aLVxw4GlNM2M4-ViGE4uUziKjBgjjiKkRY8IaA6GanlQ1qnTqC8Dx2q9hyDTpi9Hot-A0INT8fFFA==" shape="rect"&gt;Click HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La  Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a  registered trademark of Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-2108227009013231460?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/2108227009013231460'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/2108227009013231460'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/08/alpha-male-is-risk-taker.html' title='The Alpha Male Is A Risk-Taker'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-7462836215880387448</id><published>2009-07-30T16:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-04T17:04:20.699-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Take the 30-Day MANformation Challenge with this Complimentary mp3 Sound File</title><content type='html'>&lt;img height="258" hspace="3" src="http://www.manformation.com/ipod.png" width="218" align="right" vspace="3" border="0" /&gt;Hello Men,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here is a free 22-minute recording of a number of POWERFUL &lt;b&gt;MANformation Alpha Power Statements (MAPS)&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MANformation Alpha Power Statements (MAPS) are a series of empowering statements where I coach you and remind you of many of the key principles of the MANformation program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Here's the challenge:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Download this file to your IPod (or mp3 player).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Listen to the 22-minute recording every day during your 5-day structured week for 30 days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideally, you want to listen to this recording while you are in the gym exercising in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even better is listening to these MAPS while you are doing some kick-ass cardiovascular training.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Only listen to the MAPS five days during the week. There's no sense in getting burned out doing too much. 22 minutes just five days a week will be plenty of “exercise and practice” to get these MAPS into your subconscious thought process and automatically integrate them into your own personality without a lot of effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you must work out in the evening, listen to the MAPS then.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you can't listen to them while you are working out, then download this mp3 file to your home computer and invest the time to listen to them first thing in the morning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even if you get “bored” with this process, promise yourself to stick with it for 30 days. Many times, we are getting positive results in our lives and we have no idea where to credit the cause of those positive results. These MAPS may be just one of those instances. Remember that when things are going well for you in your life—and you don't feel like listening to the MAPS anymore.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wwtww6cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmaps.mp3" ts="S0406&amp;amp;p="&gt;Click here download the mp3 file.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good luck!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Skip La Cour&lt;br /&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;P. S. I want your feedback within 30 days of taking on this challenge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=================================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read What Men Just Like You Have to Say About "The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img height="104" hspace="3" src="http://www.manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" width="225" align="right" vspace="3" border="0" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Skip La Cour's messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' are insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the price of admission!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS&lt;br /&gt;Las Vegas, NV &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I am killing the New York City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to the few of us who want more."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Craig Ariano&lt;br /&gt;Richmond Hill, NY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I was extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has shared in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' and the way in which it is presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you really think about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male' really is, allowing yourself new possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those you love. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon being the best MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tom Anthony Roehl&lt;br /&gt;Greenfield, WI&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"'The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' is a powerful course that challenges men to reevaluate both the way they see themselves and the way they relate to other people. It lays out strategies and exercises that empower men to step up, assert themselves, take responsibility, and direct their energies toward pursuing what they really want in life. I highly recommend it to anyone striving to reach that next level."&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;T. Kareem Powell&lt;br /&gt;Dayton, OH&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“I want to thank you for helping me start my own MANFormation into the powerful Alpha Male that I always dreamed I could be. After years of frustration and being put down by my peers, I realized that my life was that of a beta-male. I lacked the confidence to take charge and be a leader. Enter your Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader seminar. I diligently followed your instructions and practiced them on a consistent basis. Already, my life is turning around for the better—even in the face of harsh challenges. I would never have the mindset nor the drive and confidence to make my life better without you opening the doors to being an Alpha Male. Thank you very much!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Troy Bennett&lt;br /&gt;Chicago, IL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;"I just turned 50 but I've been dragging along for years this lingering baggage of not being as fit as I would like. Plus, I had lost that powerful male swagger that had served me so well in the past. So, I stepped up to the plate. I made up my mind that these failings of mine had to stop now and signed up for Skip La Cour's ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader' seminar. Now, I'm thinking, feeling and acting like a man 20 years younger, getting strong and lean, and even my business relationships have stepped up big time. This is already becoming one of the best years of my life!”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Greg Prickett&lt;br /&gt;Bakersfield, CA&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img height="150" hspace="3" src="http://www.manformation.com/victory.gif" width="100" align="right" vspace="3" border="1" /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn how to START LEADING and STOP FOLLOWING with Skip La Cour's. . .&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=wwtww6cab.0.0.vkwkern6.0&amp;amp;ts=S0406&amp;amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manformation.com%2Fmf_files.htm" ts="S0406&amp;amp;p="&gt;Click HERE for more information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;====================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MANformation&lt;/b&gt; is a registered trademark of Skip La Cour Consulting.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-7462836215880387448?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7462836215880387448'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/7462836215880387448'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/07/take-30-day-manformation-challenge-with.html' title='Take the 30-Day MANformation Challenge with this Complimentary mp3 Sound File'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-6149081721840741038</id><published>2009-07-30T08:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-30T08:07:50.193-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Controls "The "Frame"</title><content type='html'>The Alpha male understands the importance of establishing the frame of every relationship he enters. He executes “seizing the frame” of the relationship FIRST simply because he already knows exactly what he wants out of the relationship before it begins.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He understands that changing the frame of a relationship once it has already been established will be difficult. The Alpha male understands he will have a lot of work, negotiation, and time to invest if he wants to change the frame of a relationship later on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sign up for the MANformation Newsletter and have Alpha Leadership Tips sent to your email address. Go here &lt;a href="http://www.MANformation.com/newsletter"&gt;http://www.MANformation.com/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-6149081721840741038?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/6149081721840741038'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/6149081721840741038'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/07/alpha-male-controls-frame.html' title='The Alpha Male Controls &quot;The &quot;Frame&quot;'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-3771708723791148297</id><published>2009-07-23T10:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-23T10:05:31.636-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Keep on, keepin' on, Bro!</title><content type='html'>Hey, Big Guy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's Skip La Cour with an important MANformation Message:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sometimes, you need to just "keep on, keepin' on."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No matter how committed you are to taking your leadership skills to a higher level, there will be those stretches in time when you seem to being going BACKWARD. You could be thinking all the same great thoughts and doing all the same well-planned actions that have created success in the past--but now things just don't go your way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Man! Those times can be FRUSTRATING, can't they!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's how your MANformation journey will APPEAR to be at times. You follow through with your MANformation Alpha Daily Disciplines (MADDs) on a consistent basis and with precision; you continually work at mastering your own mindset; you are conscious of displaying powerful body language; and you use the same effective skills when dealing with other people that you have conditioned yourself to do--but the very same habits and strategies just don't seem produce the same results.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In fact, you may feel that you are actually turning the people around you OFF--and you can't even persuade and influence your own dog!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you examine your situation more closely, you perception may just be an ILLUSION. Oftentimes, it's not that things in our lives are getting worse; it's just that your success in the past has caused you to raise your EXPECTATIONS. You simply demand more out of yourself and from others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is awesome sign of personal GROWTH--if you choose to adopt this empowering perspective. When you raise your STANDARDS and EXPECTATIONS, you will you inevitably create some level of pressure, stress, and discomfort--especially at first. Pressure, stress, and discomfort create that "fire in your belly" that gets you to take immediate action and find the most effective SOLUTIONS to the challenges that stand in your way. Without it, you'll just be complacent and unmotivated to create change.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The key is to keep that pressure, stress, and discomfort MANAGEABLE in your own mind, body, and spirit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sure, things may not be going your way right now-but haven't you been through times like these before? When you reflect back on similar times, didn't they disappear just as quickly as they arrived?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just keep following through with the MANformation principles and you will eventually be back on a ROLL. Trust me. I've had those same challenging periods that you may be going through right now many times in the past and I EXPECT to have more in the future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I am CONFIDENT that challenging times will get better and I EXPECT them to get better because of the systematic approach that I've created in the MANformation principles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What you need to do is just "keep on, keepin' on"!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you want to learn more about these MANformation principles, order my 11 hour and 30 minute audio seminar course "The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" today. You'll have the mp3 sound files and the PDF workbooks within MINUTES.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Go here for more information:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm"&gt;http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-3771708723791148297?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3771708723791148297'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/3771708723791148297'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/07/keep-on-keepin-on-bro.html' title='Keep on, keepin&apos; on, Bro!'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-679112934138832729</id><published>2009-07-22T08:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-22T08:48:30.694-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Gets TOUGHER During Difficult Times (And Does NOT Hope for Things to Get EASIER)</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Only Time You Are Growing Is When You Are Uncomfortable&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male is a leader by design—not by chance. The Alpha male is s  strong and powerful FORCE because he has paid his dues in life time and time  again. He has continually stepped up to the challenges that have stood in his  way—and did not look for ways to avoid them. Whether he succeeded, failed, or  experienced something in between, the Alpha male became STRONGER with every  single experience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The only way for you to become the strong and  powerful man you want to be is through the “practice and exercise” of these  MANformation principles during the tough, less-than-ideal conditions that life  inevitably offers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/willis_small.jpg" align="left" border="2" vspace="3" width="175" height="219" hspace="3" /&gt;Instead of hoping for times to get easier, you must demand yourself to  become physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically TOUGHER to handle  anything that comes your way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some pressure; some stress; and a little  discomfort are not necessarily bad things. The MANformation principles will help  you use pressure, stress, and discomfort to EMPOWER you. The Alpha male realizes  that, in order to maximize productivity in his life, he absolutely must create  some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort—and do so on a continual basis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort force you to step and up  and use all of your physical, mental, emotional, and psychological abilities to  the fullest. Without some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort, why would  you ever need to perform at your very best? You should willingly, joyfully, and  enthusiastically welcome some manageable pressure, some stress, and some  discomfort into your life to drive you to become a better version of you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort are necessary evils in  life if you want to get everything you want. They can become quite burdensome  and difficult to deal with at times. Without some pressure, some stress, and  some discomfort, however, there would be no real sense of urgency to get  anything accomplished whatsoever—let alone accomplish tasks that produce  outstanding results. Even if you don't meet your ambitious, self-imposed goals,  you will end up far more productive over time than those people who do not allow  themselves to feel some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The  only time you are growing is when you are uncomfortable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;===========================================&lt;br /&gt;Resource That Will  Take Your MANformation to the Next Level&lt;br /&gt;===========================================&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Learn How to  START Leading and STOP Following with Skip La Cour's . . . &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ff0033;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader" Audio  Seminar Course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/MAN_logo2.jpg" align="right" border="0" vspace="3" width="250" height="116" hspace="3" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your "MANformation" TODAY!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To learn more about this POWERFUL Audio Course, &lt;a href="http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm"&gt;click here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-679112934138832729?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/679112934138832729'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/679112934138832729'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/07/alpha-male-gets-tougher-during.html' title='The Alpha Male Gets TOUGHER During Difficult Times (And Does NOT Hope for Things to Get EASIER)'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-4054256895658897456</id><published>2009-07-15T08:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-15T08:17:56.519-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What's Up with the Act? Carry Yourself the Way You Really See Yourself!</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Is Acting Humble REALLY Serving You Well In Your Life?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The  vast majority of us DO NOT have the problem of thinking we are BETTER than we  really are. Most of us sell ourselves WAY TOO SHORT. We don't give ourselves  nearly as much credit as we should. We don't carry ourselves with the confidence  we should.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/smith.jpg" align="left" border="2" vspace="3" width="200" height="267" hspace="3" /&gt;While we are selling ourselves short, we unintentionally convince other  people to treat us accordingly. The people around us simply fall in line with  the way we are presenting ourselves. And we wonder why we sometimes don't get  treated with the respect that we deserve? Think about that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even if you  actually thought and acted like you were as good as you really are, you should  NEVER play yourself down and act humble just to make other people feel  comfortable. You should NEVER act humble just to make other people (who may be  struggling with their own happiness and confidence) comfortable in your  presence. If they don't feel comfortable in your presence just because you  display confidence, that's their problem-not yours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you think and act  as good as you really are, that's a GREAT quality to have.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The number of  people in this world who act BETTER than they really are is so small that I  wouldn't even worry about that challenge. And, if you already know you are  having trouble convincing people to treat you with the respect you deserve,  acting humble shouldn't even be a consideration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Trust me. The people in  this world who are truly comfortable with their lives will be impressed with  your confidence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more MANformation Alpha Leadership strategies, visit the MANformation web site at &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=a4444baea11151a290fdc1cc79d8177b&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MANformation.com" target="_blank" title="http://www.MANformation.com"&gt;www.MANformation.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Become the MAN You Really Want To Be with Skip La Cour's MANformation One-on-One Coaching&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="clear_left"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s1600-h/lacour.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 196px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s320/lacour.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351777653182937042" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Get the personal coaching you need to take your body, mind, and spirit to the next level during this year. Skip La Cour is now accepting a selected number of the most committed men for WEEKLY one-on-one MANformation coaching phone consultations. La Cour will direct you through an individualized, STRUCTURED program every week that will guarantee your MANformation success.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, only a six-month commitment and monthly investment in yourself is required. If you are serious about FINALLY making things happen for you and interested in this exclusive program, go &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=e99f92e4ab35c5fc8b2c674d031d62bb&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanformation.com%2Fcoaching%2F" target="_blank" title="http://manformation.com/coaching/"&gt; HERE&lt;/a&gt; and sign up NOW.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-4054256895658897456?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4054256895658897456'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4054256895658897456'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/07/whats-up-with-act-carry-yourself-way.html' title='What&apos;s Up with the Act? Carry Yourself the Way You Really See Yourself!'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s72-c/lacour.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-5592868660081750301</id><published>2009-07-09T21:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-09T21:53:04.937-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Has the COURAGE It Takes to Control the Frame of Every Relationship</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Controlling the Frame In A Relationship Can Be Like A Game of  "Chicken"&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wikipedia defines the game of "Chicken" is an  influential model of conflict for two players in game theory. The principle of  the game is that while each player prefers not to yield to the other, the  outcome where neither player yields is the worst possible one for both players.  The name "Chicken" has its origins in a game in which two drivers drive towards  each other on a collision course: one must swerve, or both may die in the crash,  but if one driver swerves and the other does not, the one who swerved will be  called a "chicken," meaning a coward.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/toast.jpg" align="left" border="1" vspace="3" width="250" height="194" hspace="3" /&gt;When two people who are in any kind of relationship (business,  intimate, and friendship) have a disagreement, it isn't always the person who is  “right” that is the most influential. And, as you have probably experienced at  one time or another in the past, the person who is “right” will not always get  his way. The person who controls the frame will get his way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha  male understands that the person who values the relationship least is oftentimes  the most influential. If he is more willing to walk away from the relationship  if it doesn't the way he wants more than the other person (or gives the  impression he is more willing) he can oftentimes get his way whether he is  “right” or “wrong.” Most of the time, “right” or “wrong” is merely and  opinion—and the Alpha male makes sure the relationship works from what his idea  of “right” is.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An Alpha male's influence over another person can be just  like a game of “Chicken.” As you strive to take your Alpha male qualities and  characteristics to the next level, hold tight in your frame whenever possible.  Evaluate your situation and practice playing “Chicken” in the game of influence  whenever the risks allow you to do so. With enough time and practice, you can  take more and more skilled risks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more MANformation Alpha Leadership strategies, visit the MANformation web site at &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=a4444baea11151a290fdc1cc79d8177b&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MANformation.com" target="_blank" title="http://www.MANformation.com"&gt;www.MANformation.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Become the MAN You Really Want To Be with Skip La Cour's MANformation One-on-One Coaching&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="clear_left"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s1600-h/lacour.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 196px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s320/lacour.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351777653182937042" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Get the personal coaching you need to take your body, mind, and spirit to the next level during this year. Skip La Cour is now accepting a selected number of the most committed men for WEEKLY one-on-one MANformation coaching phone consultations. La Cour will direct you through an individualized, STRUCTURED program every week that will guarantee your MANformation success.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, only a six-month commitment and monthly investment in yourself is required. If you are serious about FINALLY making things happen for you and interested in this exclusive program, go &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=e99f92e4ab35c5fc8b2c674d031d62bb&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanformation.com%2Fcoaching%2F" target="_blank" title="http://manformation.com/coaching/"&gt; HERE&lt;/a&gt; and sign up NOW.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-5592868660081750301?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5592868660081750301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/5592868660081750301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/07/alpha-male-has-courage-it-takes-to.html' title='The Alpha Male Has the COURAGE It Takes to Control the Frame of Every Relationship'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s72-c/lacour.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-4795137196301302250</id><published>2009-07-01T07:04:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-01T14:38:55.064-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Knows EXACTLY What He Wants from EVERY Situation</title><content type='html'>&lt;style type="text/css"&gt; BODY,.aolmailheader     {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link    {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active  {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover   {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} &lt;/style&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"&gt;Creator of the MANformation Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get clear on exactly what you want in this world. That sounds like such a  simple, easy-to-implement way of thinking—but it's really not. Just like most of  the things you do in life, there is always a higher, more accomplished, and more  proficient level you can operate at. The higher level you can operate at in  anything in life, the greater the rewards you will enjoy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learning how  to take your “knowing exactly what you want” thinking ability to the next level  is no exception. With enough focus, assessment, and practice, you will see that  whatever level you understand and execute knowing exactly what you want now, it  will pale in comparison five years from now. That is, of course, if you do the  continual work needed to improve. The clearer you can get about knowing exactly  what you want out of every situation in life, the better. When you get better at  knowing exactly what you want, the options in life that you will create for  yourself will dramatically increase. Never take for granted that you are already  doing “good enough” in this area of your life. Adopt the belief that you can  always do a better job.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img src="http://manformation.com/bond.jpg" align="left" border="1" vspace="3" width="300" height="200" hspace="3" /&gt;Make sure that you ask for what you really want in life—instead of  asking for what you think you can get. Instead of asking yourself “Hmmm . . . I  wonder what I could get out of this situation?” get in the habit of always ask  yourself “What do I WANT in this situation?” This may seem like a small  difference as it appears in the written word but, in the real world “law of the  jungle,” there is a MASSIVE difference!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a major difference  between the way an Alpha male* thinks and how less dominant and Beta males  think. Less dominant and Beta males will think to themselves “I really want  ‘this.' It would be awesome if it worked out that way—but I bet they'll only  give me ‘that.' I'll suggest a compromise that's somewhere in between ‘this' and  ‘that' instead.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Less dominant and Beta males will take themselves  through this back-and-forth thinking process BEFORE the negotiation with another  person even begins! Less dominant and Beta males will oftentimes UNCONSCIOUSLY  do this and then wonder why they never seem to get what they really want in  life. There is no mystery here. These mediocre results they settle for are NOT  happening by accident.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is NOT the way an Alpha male thinks. In his  most powerful and determined mental state, the Alpha male identifies, focuses  on, and then tenaciously goes after exactly what he really wants—and never  settles for a watered-down version unless he is forced to do so.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Be  decisive when identifying what you really want. Learn how to make decisions  quickly by practicing making decisions any time you can. It doesn't matter how  big or small the decisions you make are, just make as many of them as you can.  Just like exercising in the gym, you will start building and maintaining your  “decision-making muscle.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can always make adjustments or an entirely  new decision later if needed or when you have more information. This is another  key difference between the Alpha male and less dominant and Beta males. Less  dominant and Beta males will collect massive amounts of information and invest a  lot of time before making all of their decisions. If a decision they make  doesn't turn out to be the best decision, they go through the entire belabored  process all over again collecting even more data and investing even more time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although the less dominant and Beta males might achieve a higher  percentage of “victories” versus so-called “losses,” the Alpha male enjoys a  significantly higher number of victories during the same time period because he  has made so many more decisions. It's the number of victories that you  experience—not the higher percent of victories compared to losses—that will get  you ahead in life. The more decisions you make, the greater your chances for  more victories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male concentrates on racking up as many  victories as he can in the shortest period of time—regardless of how any  so-called “losses” might affect his ego (because he won't let them) or how they  may look in other people's eyes (because he doesn't care). Less dominant and  Beta males get overly concerned with how many “losses” they will suffer, how  those losses might affect their more fragile egos, and fear how badly they might  look in other people's eyes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more MANformation Alpha Leadership strategies, visit the MANformation web site at &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=a4444baea11151a290fdc1cc79d8177b&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MANformation.com" target="_blank" title="http://www.MANformation.com"&gt;www.MANformation.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Become the MAN You Really Want To Be with Skip La Cour's MANformation One-on-One Coaching&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="clear_left"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s1600-h/lacour.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 196px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s320/lacour.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351777653182937042" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Get the personal coaching you need to take your body, mind, and spirit to the next level during this year. Skip La Cour is now accepting a selected number of the most committed men for WEEKLY one-on-one MANformation coaching phone consultations. La Cour will direct you through an individualized, STRUCTURED program every week that will guarantee your MANformation success.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, only a six-month commitment and monthly investment in yourself is required. If you are serious about FINALLY making things happen for you and interested in this exclusive program, go &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=e99f92e4ab35c5fc8b2c674d031d62bb&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanformation.com%2Fcoaching%2F" target="_blank" title="http://manformation.com/coaching/"&gt; HERE&lt;/a&gt; and sign up NOW.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-4795137196301302250?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4795137196301302250'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/4795137196301302250'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/07/alpha-male-knows-exactly-what-he-wants.html' title='The Alpha Male Knows EXACTLY What He Wants from EVERY Situation'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s72-c/lacour.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924044379141508629.post-8760852301099925041</id><published>2009-06-26T16:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-06-26T16:11:10.836-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Alpha Male Is Direct and To-the-Point</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVTQkCHMI/AAAAAAAAAAg/zBqefFOEgCc/s1600-h/cowell.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 155px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVTQkCHMI/AAAAAAAAAAg/zBqefFOEgCc/s320/cowell.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351777521551678658" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"&gt;By Skip La Cour&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="note_content text_align_ltr direction_ltr clearfix"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Creator of the&lt;/i&gt; MANformation &lt;i&gt;Personal Development Program for Men&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="photo photo_right"&gt;&lt;div class="clear_right"&gt;The Alpha male delivers his message to others directly and succinctly. He is confident in who he is as a person and what he has to say. This confidence comes across clearly in the words he chooses to use, the words he chooses NOT to use, his voice qualities, and his body language (even his body language during phone conversations when it isn't visible to others).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Alpha male simply assumes that other people will understand what he is saying. He simply assumes that other people will realize that his intent is honorable. He simply assumes that what he has to say will be respected (even if other people don't always agree with him).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The unique ability to ASSUME that the very best outcome will occur during every conversation is a tremendous strength of the Alpha male. Being highly assumptive is one of the most charismatic, influential, and persuasive qualities a person can posses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Think about it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What if you, before you uttered a single word to another person, believed with 100 percent certainty and confidence that:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. The other person was going to completely understand what you were about to say.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. The other person will realize that the intent of your message is 100 percent honorable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. The other person will respect what you have to say even if they did not necessarily agree with you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wouldn't it be easier to STEP UP and say what you want to say directly, succinctly, and confidently? Wouldn't it be easier to choose the right words, use low, relaxed, and controlled voice qualities? Wouldn't it be easier to demonstrate powerful leader-like body language?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You bet it would!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you have something to say--just say it. The fewer words you need to use to get your point across--the better.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Break the habit of prefacing what you have to say with qualify statements like "I know you may not like this but . . ." Just assume they will like what you have to say like an Alpha male. You'll be surprised just how many times the other person will "buy into your frame" because you "sold" your point-of-view so well with congruent words, voice qualities, facial expressions, and body language. Remember, this kind of influence happens on a subconscious level.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you catch yourself thinking about what the person you are talking to will think when you tell them what you think, you are NOT operating from your own "frame"--and thinking way too much!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Never deliver your message from the frame that you'll have to work hard to "get their approval" or "convince" them of anything you have to say. The person you are speaking with will instinctively sense that WEAKNESS in you--and respond accordingly. The unfortunate thing for you is that it doesn't matter if you are 100 percent "accurate" with your message. If you come across with uncertainty or a lack of conviction, whatever you say will be met with doubt or resistance. Take responsibility when these situations occur and learn from them. Don't blame the other person--blame yourself. You are the person who left that door open for doubt and resistance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Think about what you are going to say before you say it. Be patient with yourself because it may take some time to break your existing patterns. Practice and exercise this MANformation strategy until it becomes a habit that you execute without much thought.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;For more MANformation Alpha Leadership strategies, visit the MANformation web site at &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=a4444baea11151a290fdc1cc79d8177b&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MANformation.com" target="_blank" title="http://www.MANformation.com"&gt;www.MANformation.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;=============================================&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Become the MAN You Really Want To Be with Skip La Cour's MANformation One-on-One Coaching&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="clear_left"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s1600-h/lacour.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 196px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVa67Xt9I/AAAAAAAAAAo/HUoqqwjc7AI/s320/lacour.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351777653182937042" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Get the personal coaching you need to take your body, mind, and spirit to the next level during this year. Skip La Cour is now accepting a selected number of the most committed men for WEEKLY one-on-one MANformation coaching phone consultations. La Cour will direct you through an individualized, STRUCTURED program every week that will guarantee your MANformation success.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now, only a six-month commitment and monthly investment in yourself is required. If you are serious about FINALLY making things happen for you and interested in this exclusive program, go &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=78134306247&amp;amp;h=e99f92e4ab35c5fc8b2c674d031d62bb&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fmanformation.com%2Fcoaching%2F" target="_blank" title="http://manformation.com/coaching/"&gt; HERE&lt;/a&gt; and sign up NOW.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5924044379141508629-8760852301099925041?l=manformation.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8760852301099925041'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5924044379141508629/posts/default/8760852301099925041'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://manformation.blogspot.com/2009/06/alpha-male-is-direct-and-to-point.html' title='The Alpha Male Is Direct and To-the-Point'/><author><name>Skip La Cour</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11919108052461024793</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='26' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SyetfqvI88I/AAAAAAAAAEU/P71k5yxT8qY/S220/skip_bb.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IgTQ7n9ETX0/SkVVTQkCHMI/AAAAAAAAAAg/zBqefFOEgCc/s72-c/cowell.jpg' height='72' width='72'/></entry></feed>
