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- Effective Communication that Get Results - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce WeissEffective Communication Strategies that Get Results Of all the things people struggle with in business and in life, communication skills top the list. Communication breakdowns are the root cause of business disputes, marital problems, and even familial challenges. The key to overcoming ...
Views: 739 - Communicate with Impact! 4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce WeissCommunicate with Impact! 4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems The root of most workplace challenges is no mystery … 90 percent of company problems boil down to lack of communication. Many people want to be honest, yet they're afraid of the risks – they don’t want to anger anyone. However, by ...
Views: 1147 - A Simple Process to Remove Communication Barriers - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce WeissA Simple Process to Remove Communication Barriers When communicating with your co-workers, do you sometimes feel like you’re each speaking in a different language? Do you often wonder why people don’t seem to “get” what you’re saying, or why they always do the opposite of what you say? Are ...
Views: 1056 - 6 Tips for a Better Work - Life Balance - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce Weiss6 Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance The demands on your time seem to never ease up. We’re all struggling to make time for ourselves, maintain friendships, and keep the spark in our love lives. How can you determine what you need to be happier and more productive? Start with these ...
Views: 867 - 5 Tips to Gain Control of Your Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce Weiss5 Tips to Gain Control of Your Life Despite all your attempts to achieve work/life balance, do you still feel out of balance? Is work overtaking your life? Or, are family issues keeping you from being productive on the job? No matter where you fall on the balance scale, there are things you ...
Views: 738 - 5 Questions to Encourage Team Spirit - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce Weiss5 Questions to Encourage Team Spirit For any company to succeed, the people within the organization need to work together effectively. Without teamwork, details slip through the cracks, customers feel neglected, and the company’s profits quickly dry up. But before you do yet another team ...
Views: 1737(2 votes) - 5 Keys to Maintain Your Work / Life Balance - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce Weiss5 Keys to Maintain Your Work/Life Balance Everyone wants to experience work/life balance. But between longer work weeks and increased demands at home, it often feels near-impossible to give ample time to all aspects of life. And when you feel out of balance, stress is the inevitable ...
Views: 761 - 8 New Workplace Realities - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce Weiss8 New Workplace Realities Today’s workplace is drastically different from a mere 10 years ago. Whereas workers of the past could depend on steady marketplace growth, predictable career advancement, and consistent earnings, the current reality is far from that. The only constant today is ...
Views: 652 - 4 Interpersonal Skills to Succeed in Today's Marketplace - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joyce Weiss4 Interpersonal Skills to Succeed in Today’s Marketplace Even if you work for yourself, you have to work with others eventually. No person is an island, and interpersonal skills are crucial for anyone’s success. Unfortunately, few business schools teach interpersonal skills. Most people ...
Views: 676 - A Secret to Cope with Stress…How to Add 26 Days to Your Year - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Joyce Weiss“If only I had more hours in the day.” How many times have you uttered those words? If you’re like most people, you either think it or say it daily. The good news is that we all have more time accessible to us. The bad news is that we often let others steal it from us. Consider this: ...
Views: 627 - 5 Steps to Resolve Interpersonal and Conflict Issues - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Joyce WeissIn any company or group situation, interpersonal conflicts are bound to happen. When two or more people with varying personalities work together, communication differences, work style preferences, and conflicting opinions are inevitable. The key is to be able to overcome any differences so ...
Views: 7258 - How to Get More Business in Today’s Economy without Increasing Your Marketing Budget - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissIn today’s current economy, wouldn’t it be nice to find a way to get more business without spending additional marketing dollars? The good news is that you can…and all the resources are already in your rolodex. The secret? Look at the people who are your advocates and take ...
Views: 690 - How to Network Your Way to Bigger Profits - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissCan networking really lead to more business? Yes! Unfortunately, many business owners and salespeople have been to events and done a poor job of networking, leading them to believe that networking is a waste of both time and money. However, when done correctly, networking can bring you in a ...
Views: 1072 - 5 Tips to Encourage Work-Life Balance at Your Company - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissWhen you have a supportive work atmosphere, you get people who have a better work/life balance – and as a result, are more productive. But what can you do? Try these 5 tips: 1. Survey people to learn their needs. Form a work-life committee to gather information on which flexibility needs ...
Views: 1166 - How Can We Get Empowered? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissDo these questions sound familiar? . How can I encourage people to make decisions when management is absent? . How can I encourage calculated risks so our company stays current? . How can we act as a team, instead of individuals striving for separate goals? The answer is in one ...
Views: 1205 - Work-Life Balance: Help Your Employees Juggle It All - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Joyce WeissAfter working for the same software company for several years, a young professional moved 90 minutes away from the organization. Instead of resigning or dealing with a grueling commute, she proposed that she could come into the office just one day a week, and work the rest of the time from ...
Views: 1791 - 6 Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissThe demands on your time seem to never ease up. We’re all struggling to make time for ourselves, maintain friendships, and keep the spark in our love lives. How can you determine what you need to be happier and more productive? Start with these 6 tips to achieve better balance in your ...
Views: 916 - Ending the Revolving Door Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissDoes this sound familiar? • “Our good employees are leaving the company as quickly as we train them.” • “We’re stressed out from being understaffed.” • “We’re losing too many people.” What can companies do to keep good people? Let’s get started with these 5 ideas: 1. Make people feel ...
Views: 2658 - Ten Teambuilding Tips - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissWill teamwork bring in more clients and keep the ones you've got? Yes! People who work together may develop the dreaded "Who cares?" disease. Highly infectious, it slowly erodes all the good efforts that a few excellent workers produce. However, it’s reversible if you take immediate ...
Views: 895 - Be Direct with Respect®: 4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissThe root of most workplace challenges is no mystery … 90 percent of company problems boil down to lack of communication. Many people want to be honest, yet they're afraid of the risks – they don’t want to anger anyone. However, by following these guidelines, you can improve communication ...
Views: 1184 - Is Your Enthusiasm for Work Flickering Out? Reignite the Flame! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissAre your coworkers under so much pressure they’re erupting like volcanoes? Do you see the people around you turning into pessimists? Are they waiting for the overwhelming situations to just go away? Burnout is a general erosion of the spirit. It occurs when its victims have been worn out ...
Views: 805 - Take the Ride of Your Life! Live the Life You Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Joyce WeissIf eighty-hour workweeks and impending layoffs are leaving you apprehensive about your career decision, you’re not alone. These days, countless professionals are yearning for more fulfilling careers. Unfortunately, many business people are going through their day-to-day work activities and ...
Views: 773 - How to Take Control of Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Joyce WeissCommunication woes plague professionals across the board: Supervisors reprimand you in front of others. Coworkers tactlessly reject your ideas. Clients lash out at people to get what they want. Rather than pushing back, getting even, or seething in silence, you can gain control of the ...
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