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- Taming the email monster - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Business BookshopEmail – love it or loathe it, it’s here to stay, and every day it’s tightening its grip on you. But how to stop it? Just how can you tame the email monster? The Small Print of Success, the new book from David Thompson explains that it’s more achievable that you might think. Here are David’s top ...
Views: 763 - Does your office make you feel like you’re in the Big Brother house, sometimes? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopIn the very first season of Big Brother, when the housemates were finding the stress and challenge of being locking in a house with a bunch of crazy strangers and no contact with the outside world too much, they would chant together, “it’s only a game show, it’s only a game show” in an attempt ...
Views: 1322 - Bias is Neither Smart nor Wise - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopSix ways to beat the bias in your decision-making We are all subject to what are known as "cognitive biases". These are thought-patterns that we are unaware of, that influence the choices we make. Whilst smart people are able to make quick decisions and give quick opinions, one vital aspect ...
Views: 1226 - The Wisdom to See through Lies - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopCan you Detect Deception? Six ways to know when I am lying There is no sure way to tell if someone is lying - but plenty of myths. Wisdom eschews quick answers from pop psychology, like an averted gaze or shuffling of feet. In fact, the more that “every smart person knows” something, the ...
Views: 1325 - Five ways to be Wise and Control your Anger - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopWhat to do if your cork's about to pop An important component of wisdom – one of the Seven Pillars identified in Mike Clayton’s new book, Smart tot Wise – is Self-mastery. This knowing who you are and what is important to you, and to build inner strength. Another dimension of this is the ...
Views: 1426 - How to Build Gravitas to Showcase your Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopTen ways to make a real impact with your ideas. Wisdom is in the eyes and ears of the people around you, so to make the right impact with your insights, you need to be able to generate the gravitas that says "my insights are worth noting". Here are ten ways to do that. 1. Space The aura ...
Views: 3668 - Ten Ways to Respond Quickly and Wisely - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopSmart people can think quickly and respond effectively. Wisdom can take longer. But is there a way to respond quickly and insightfully? I think there is. Here are ten things to do that will enable you to harness and deploy your wisdom, and show that you are more than just smart. 1. ...
Views: 9118 - How to overcome nerves during a presentation - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Business BookshopButterflies in the stomach are the least of the problems for some presenters. Patrick Forsyth looks at how to control your nerves. Most people feel some unease about presenting. Call it creative apprehension, as did one conference speaker asked if he was nervous (If you’re not nervous why are ...
Views: 1160 - What Makes a Win-Win Negotiator? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Business BookshopMost business people approach a negotiation hoping for a win-win agreement. But even with the best of intentions, they usually fall into the same win-lose patterns that characterize most negotiations. What qualities do win-win negotiators possess? How are they able to consistently achieve ...
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