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- Say What? Is a Hearing Loss in Your Future? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Diane DirestaOne in 10 Americans has a loss of hearing. It can begin as early as age 20. Hearing declines significantly after age 40. The baseline or threshold for normal hearing is 0 decibels. A decibel (dB) is a measure of sound pressure level. The higher the decibel, the louder the noise. The pain ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - Seven Social Media Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Diane DirestaSocial media is the big buzz. We’ve been swept up in the currents of Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter. We can allow the currents to carry us to new connections, new business , and massive reach and visibility. Or we can get caught in the riptides that pull our reputation under. The biggest ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - The Healing Power of Words - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Diane DirestaDuring my last Science of Mind class we had to give yet another presentation from the podium. One of my classmates approached the platform and before he began he said, "I really need the support of everybody here." He disclose that this would be difficult for him. As I watched him, he appeared ...
Views: 2295(1 vote) - Empowerment Comes From Learning Listening Techniques - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Diane DirestaIf you want to be more productive and increase sales, try listening. It's a fact that people just don't listen well. In this culture we have a saying. "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." Think about a typical business meeting. Step into any meeting and you will see members vying for air time. ...
Views: 1946 - How To Handle Difficult Audiences - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Diane DirestaYou're prepared, polished, and ready to go. You step up to the podium and "bang, bang, bang" - you get shot down by a hostile audience. How do you keep your cool, and take back control? When I started out as a consultant, I remember landing my first large account. My assignment was to design ...
Views: 3754 - Listening: The Foundation Of Communication - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Diane DirestaListening is the #1 communication skill for leadership, selling, customer service, and even romance! The problem is, most of us don’t listen very well. We’re not trained to listen and we don’t even realize that listening is a skill. People have lost jobs, customers, employees, and relationships ...
Views: 1410 - Six Sloppy Speech Habits - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Diane DirestaYou may look good on paper or in your suit, but if you're looking to nail your big interview, looks aren't everything. How you sound is often more important. But many job seekers let careless speech habits sink their chances of landing that plum job. Here are six common language mistakes and ...
Views: 1747 - Ten Steps To Persuasive Sales Presentations - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Diane DirestaTen Steps to Persuasive Sales Presentations By Diane DiResta Selling is the life blood of any business and we are all in sales. Are your presentations as professional and persuasive as they could be? Follow these simple guidelines to make your sales presentations sparkle. 1. Start with a ...
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