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Have you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later.
Every time you say nothing, every ... Views: 1794
None of us likes to admit it although that at times we compare ourselves to others. This habit of comparing ourselves to others is usually a negative trait. We have a tendency to overlook our own incredible accomplishments and mistakenly believe others are in some ways more fortunate…, more ... Views: 1997
Take action in your sales
Wouldn’t we all love a bit more action! If you are working in sales, sales requires movement, sales requires action. You need to get commitment and get action from your prospective clients and act yourself too. You need to do this in a planned time frame. Recently on ... Views: 1177
As a radio show host on my shows, I’ve learned to ask questions and discover the magnificence of whom my guests are. When creating a radio show that provides a platform for my niche and to help those who are interested in what I have to offer. I’ve also discovered two ways to accomplish ... Views: 1476
The subject of this article is about reacting to negative emotions. If you are effected by other peoples actions, that indicates that you care about what they think of you, you are not free. Certainly that is normal in our society, but is it normal for the real essence of a human being as ... Views: 4162
Stop Apologizing and Start Living. That's right. I have recently become aware of an interesting phenomenon - many of us apologize all the time. It might be an apology where you actually say "I'm Sorry", but it might be much more subtle. It is a way that we silently apologize for who we are, as ... Views: 4994
It’s a common daydream. You, alone, against incredible odds, land a key client. Or perhaps your idea helps your employer become substantially more profitable. Or perhaps you and your business are profiled in Inc., Fortune or The Wall Street Journal.
But it is not wishful thinking that these ... Views: 1337
I was on the MRT train with a new friend the other day, and he asked me what caused my marriage to end.
We were both standing, dangling from different handrail supports. I looked around. We were surrounded by a lot of other commuters. This person is not exactly soft-spoken either.
I ... Views: 1761
Are anger management classes a helpful option that can improve the lives of those who take them, or just a tool employers use to avoid lawsuits or to keep from having to fire someone? That is a fair question, and I am going to give you an answer.
Both are correct.
I know I sound ... Views: 2098
Decisiveness is more important than making good decisions many times. Most times people miss out when they make their decisions because they allow conditions to dictate their decisions. Yes we must pay careful attention to the conditions which will have an effect on our decisions but we need to ... Views: 1558
I thought I would share with you some insights and life lessons which have been useful for me on my own journey. I hope you enjoy them and find them useful.
1) Handle your ‘ due diligence’
Have you noticed that in life, there will always be people who lie, cheat, abuse, manipulate and ... Views: 1619
“Wars teach us not to love our enemies, but to hate our allies.”- W.L. George
With so many interactions with so many different people, we’re bound to butt heads every now and then. And if we’re not careful, those conflicts could ruin a great relationship. (We’ve all seen that happen!) But we ... Views: 2677
Is letting go of guilt a stumbling block for you? How? Thinking differently, forgiving and accepting yourself as you are, sound great, but remain a top source of stress for many. (1) From people-pleasing to full out martyrdom, there is entirely too much hanging on to the damaging effects of ... Views: 4099
One of my beloved uncles just passed away. I asked my cousin-in-law, “How’s Beth coping with the loss of her dad?” He replied, “She’s doing fine. She’s already gone through the grieving process.” Later I asked Beth directly, “How are you coping with your loss?” She sighed, “I haven’t ... Views: 1269
Are you coming into this article “cold”? Or you are still warmed up from having read Are you wanting to change or preserve your reality? (Part 1 of 3)? Stretching your way to increased abundance requires that you respect the rules of proper stretching. Now that you know whether stretching is for ... Views: 1441
When I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, ... Views: 3628
The goal of sales management leadership professionals is to teach salespeople solid techniques and principles, along with actually helping personnel increase new accounts. There are a number of methods sales leaders can apply in order to see steady improvements in closing transactions. To be ... Views: 1847
Actress Emily Blunt walked into her audition and firmly announced "I'm here to play Queen Victoria and I'm not leaving until you give me the job". She then focused and commanded every scrap of energy and talent within her to deliver her best performance possible and did not leave that audition ... Views: 1557
Have you ever drunk a strong cup of coffee and felt energized and ready to tackle any project? The feeling is exhilarating! I remember the first time I had a triple latte from Starbucks. Though I didn’t like the heart palpitations I did enjoy feeling alert and invigorated! I had a meeting to ... Views: 1344
If you are in a supervisory role at work and you have men in your department it is important to learn how to communicate with them. It is widely known that men and women communicate differently and a woman supervisor who understands this and works towards communicating more effectively will get ... Views: 4770
As the author of “You Go Girl: A Woman’s Guide on How to THRIVE Around Difficult People,” business communications expert, women’s business coach and award-winning international presenter who speaks to many groups of women in business, I’m very VERY often asked questions surrounding how to DEAL ... Views: 1910
Senator: "I'll treat you like a lady, so act like one."
Congresswoman: "I am a lady."
This bizarre exchange between a male United States Senator and a Congresswoman was recently played out on the public stage during a debate broadcast via radio.
But what was really going on here? In my ... Views: 1692
What do you think you are worth? Do you think you deserve to be treated fairly? Do you believe that other people deserve to be treated better than you do?
Actually…………….We all possess the same basic rights! Many people seem to have forgotten or may have never been told that these basic ... Views: 13615
If I said that everyone lies and deceives a bit, would you agree? Well, it’s true, believe me! There are five ways to detect that people are lying.
1. How you feel.
Firstly, trust your gut feelings. All of us are hard-wired to detect danger and deceit. This survival mechanism is largely ... Views: 4825
Education is the only asset a Child can be given. It develops a strong foundation in the Child thereby leading young India. Encouraging children to learn and discover new things is the most sensitive task which needs to be done very carefully. The Teaching Methodologies included in the ... Views: 508
During my years of coaching, I find that most women are afraid to say NO! This stems from a deep belief of not “enoughness”. I’m not good enough, I’m not worthy enough, I don’t do enough, I’m not important enough, I’m not… you get the idea. All of this leads to increased stress, over ... Views: 2707
In order to be as effective as possible with your confident statements, you need to learn how to hold your body and use your voice. If you’re saying confident words, but your body or voice show that you’re unsure of yourself, people will believe your nonverbal communication instead of your ... Views: 6495
The way you feel about yourself impacts how and why you do everything in life. If you feel good about who you are, then what you do will be an outside reflection of your innermost thoughts and feelings. Contrary to popular belief, self-esteem is not something anyone or any accomplishment can ... Views: 3907
Networking and learning to talk to people you don’t know is an essential skill for most business people, but especially for entrepreneurs. There is a strong correlation between the entrepreneur as a person and his or her business that requires they get out into the world to create and maintain ... Views: 1404
Aloha! (Which means, “breath of life.”)
Just what is a “toxic friendship?” Surely you wouldn’t be friends with someone who made you drink poison. True? However, that IS what’s happening, energetically. When you are involved in a dynamic with another person and you feel drained, disrespected, ... Views: 1430
Ricky Martin is famous for singing about it; but how many of you are living it? The “crazy life,” that is.
Do you wake up every morning with a sense of direction and focus?
Do you know what you want today so that you can have it tomorrow and in the future?
Are you ... Views: 2405
Part 1 of this introductory article highlighted whether stretching, aka personal growth (not to be confused with parking your butt, reading self-help books, and watching the world whiz by you), is for you and whether you are open to using it to grow your business and improve your lifestyle. Part ... Views: 2200
What can a sales person, marketer or business person learn from the martial arts? The answer: A lot! There are five tenants that make up the core of Tae Kwon Do. These tenants are:
-Courtesy
-Integrity
-Perseverance
-Self Control
-Indomitable Spirit
This article is the first in a ... Views: 1172
Many people confuse being self-effacing with politeness. When complimented, instead of saying a simple thank you, they disparage the compliment. Someone says, "That's a nice dress you're wearing." And the reply often is, "Oh, this old thing? I don't know why I put it on." This is possibly ... Views: 2301
Introduction:
Congratulations, if you are reading this article then you’ve already begun creating a most magnificent blueprint for your life and you’ve probably already done a lot of work. It’s time to learn a bit about affirmations. Most likely you’ve already done a fantastic job of creating ... Views: 2087
Communicating in the workplace to influence others requires using high impact language to effectively send your message. You may be reducing your ability to influence others by using softening phrases in your conversations.
Listen for these 5 phrases when you speak that might imply a lack of ... Views: 1111
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
Teddy Roosevelt
Do you remember when ... Views: 1325
I am the victim of a hovering parent. At times, it seems that almost nothing I do is right according to my mother. My decision-making is questioned in regards to my parenting skills, my relationships and even how I keep my home. She means well but she can be a bit overbearing at times. I used to ... Views: 6715
“Assertiveness is not what you do, it’s who you are!” - Shakti Gawain
There is a big difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. Assertiveness is a way of living where you get the most out of life without someone telling you how to do it. This simple means: You do not need to be ... Views: 1716
Family members, in their attempts to solve the problem of a loved one's addiction, try every thing they can think of, to turn the addict's life back around. They usually identify the problem incorrectly for a long time before it becomes obvious to them that addiction is the real problem. ... Views: 4307
I have to say that the saying that winners never quit is absolutely true. A winner must persevere in the face of overwhelming odds and be blindly determined to win whatever the encounter happens to be. A winner has to be totally sold out to the cause in order to win otherwise he or she will stop ... Views: 1194
This article provides tips on effectively expressing your views. Doing so will vitally improve your ability to enjoy satisfying relationships with others. These simple strategies will help you to express your ideas confidently and purposefully. You will also gain the respect of others ... Views: 2489
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Giving a Confident Presentation? Yes I Am! - by Rita Rocker-Craft is an international published author, life-transforming inspirational and educational speaker, communications and image specialist, and career consultant with SoaringHigher.rocks. She is a former Mrs. Nebraska and Mrs. America contestant and a Board member of Transformation Omaha. Rita inspires individuals to rise and go forward by providing powerful techniques for victorious personal and professional life makeovers. She is very authentic and transparent while filling her clients, audiences and readers with hope, help, humor and heart!
Oh yes, there are actually more people in the world who are afraid of speaking in front of others than in dying. Wow! Surveys show 54% of adults are in this category. What are we afraid of? Messing up? Being rejected? Feeling foolish? Unsure if our audience will think we don’t know what we ... Views: 639
I have a friend who is a Life Coach by profession and he found out that many people are willing and ready to accept the cost of their being unhappy and dissatisfied rather than to stand up and speak for themselves. One way of saying this is, “I know I am not happy with something and I know I’ve ... Views: 1655
If you're reading this article it's probably because you've found it more difficult than you thought to be able to approach Chinese girls, or you're looking to find out if there are any major differences in how to first date Chinese women as opposed to a western woman; you may also be wondering ... Views: 4399
Different humans have specific approaches of marking Mothers Day, that is an afternoon set aside to rejoice motherhood. It might seem that the manner a person celebrates Mothers Day relies upon to a big volume on whether or not they apprehend its real that means; and in that case, what their ... Views: 494
Dealing with difficult people is never easy. You can't do this successfully unless you have and approach that enables you, to control what you can and eliminate that you cannot. You are in control of so much more than you realize when it comes to dealing with difficult people, and your emotional ... Views: 2448
Have you every noticed that some people have no trouble making requests while other people seem incapable of making a direct requests. Yet, one of the principle laws of prosperity is, "Ask for what you want when you want it and to then be responsible for whatever you get."
At the same time ... Views: 2713
Have you have ever loaned money to a friend or family member when you really didn’t want to because you felt you had to? Then, here is some timely advice for you: Never feel that you must surrender when it comes to making a decision about whether or not to loan your money. There are ways for ... Views: 7393