Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Communication Skills and Training Articles
Joseph Riggio is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Communication Skills and Training". You can find complete information on Joseph Riggio and his products by visiting www.josephriggio.com.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- 10 Reasons Why Boundaries Don’t Work - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Darlene LancerHas setting limits not worked? Despite your efforts, are your boundaries often ignored? It's frustrating, but it's not always the other person’s fault. Here's why and what to do. There are several reasons why boundaries don’t work. As I wrote in Codependency for Dummies and How to Speak Your ...
Views: 2058(2 votes) - Tongue Twisters: When Others Manipulate Your Words - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Janet PfeifferEffectively communicating with others can present enough challenges without the added issue of one who twists and distorts your words. Below is a transcript of a recent conversation I had with someone (who refers to himself as a member of the black race) on facebook. He posted the controversial ...
Views: 2210 - Humor writing and how to use it - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Oliver RawThere is a popular opinion, that humor has no rules and scientific approach cannot be applied to it. That is not true. The truth is, that since the creation of a comedy itself, writers tried to find, what causes people’s laughter and actually did quite a progress in this area. Today we have a ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - How to Approach a Speakers Bureau - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Mack DrydenThere is a right way and a grossly unprofessional way to introduce yourself to a speakers bureau. Be sure you know the rules before you call. Before you embarrass yourself, be sure to read my article, “Bozo or Pro? Ten Ways Speakers Bureaus Know.” That will give you great insight into ...
Views: 2247 - 5 Steps For Writing Persuasive Marketing Messages - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Susan RegierWhether you’re writing content for your Web site or putting together a brochure to be handed out at a tradeshow, you need to get your message across quickly and concisely, and of course, with one objective in mind – and that is for the reader (your prospect) to take action. Everything you ...
Views: 1514 - How To Make Or Break A Great First Impression - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Susan RegierConsider this…you recently met Mary at a networking event and got along well right from the start. You discovered that you have a lot in common and you know many of the same people. And you believe she fits your “ideal client” profile. Mary gives you her business card. What do you do ...
Views: 1463 - Communication: Does It Matter How You Greet Someone? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be times in one’s life when they meet someone for the first time, and how they greet them is likely have a big impact on what happens after they have met. This is because the other person’s first impressions are going to be heavily influenced by what takes place during this ...
Views: 1941 - Compassionate Communication: The Art of Saying the Hard Things - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2015 from Kate SinerNote from Kate I don’t think that we can learn enough about communication. It's a tool that's essential to every part of our lives. The way we communicate has the potential to motivate people to action or to tears. It has the potential to mend fences or to put helpful fences in place. In ...
Views: 1668 - Speak Up! Alternatives to Remaining Silent - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe all get angry. It's a normal, useful, healthy emotion. It's not our anger that gets us in trouble. It's the way in which we express, or suppress, it that that exacerbates the situation. The majority of people I've met believe that there are only two ways of handling anger: the first is ...
Views: 1310 - Customer Service: Is Customer Service Important? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAll businesses, no matter how big or small, need customers, and this is because they depend on their custom. If this custom was to disappear, it is not going to be long until a business goes out of business. Based on this, it is clear to see how important good customer service is, and no ...
Views: 1689 - The Power of Influence - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Robert IshoyThe Power of Influence Unfortunately, to often in life we are persuaded by the power of position. The power of position is simply someone else making demands or requirements on you by the standing of their position in relationship to you. There are several serious drawbacks with this type of ...
Views: 1572 - Include Your Kids in Planning Family Summer Vacations - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2015 from Sharon BallantineWhether you’re on a tight financial budget or have a busy work schedule, you still want to work hard to take advantage of school being out and plan a family vacation during the summer. There are lots of opportunities to have fun no matter your budget, from long weekend getaways to extended ...
Views: 1288 - Communication: Is Posture Important? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are going to be some people who have always had good posture, and there will be others who have developed their posture during their adult years. However, there will also be people who had good posture at one point in time and then ended up going the other way, and others who haven’t taken ...
Views: 2487 - Emotional Reservoir - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the negative. Latch onto the affirmative.” ~ Sam Cooke Counselors and psychologists now tout the very real effects of positive and negative intrapersonal and interpersonal exchanges. Without a doubt, everything we allow into the sanctity of our minds ...
Views: 1748 - How to Start and/or Stop and Argument - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from Janet PfeifferBeing a part of any relationship for a period of time affords an individual the opportunity to learn what works and what doesn't with each respective person. I may be able to discuss politics with Uncle Joe but Aunt Sue? Never! He's open minded to other people's views and enjoys a lively debate. ...
Views: 1453 - SELF-CONFIDENCE – YOUR PROBLEM OR THEIRS? - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Jeff StollerSimply telling someone to have more confidence does not make it happen. It’s like telling some whose finger hurts “Feel better.” Finding out why the finger hurts and treating that cause will make the person feel better. Similarly, finding the reason for a lack of confidence and addressing ...
Views: 1001 - Communicate Well With Anyone - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Maria Khalife"Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing." ~ Rollo May Some people just have the gift of gab - the ability to chat up anybody – and with them, it appears to be effortless. Interacting successfully with a variety of people is not only necessary, ...
Views: 1299 - Yes, I got Triggered Again! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Valerie LipsteinOur most intimate partners know how to trigger us. Sometimes we get annoyed or even angry. We take the bait and we’re in reactive mode. It’s not a matter of “if” we will get triggered, it’s a matter of how often and what we can do to stay grounded and accept the gift being offered. Yes, you ...
Views: 1269 - Developing Empathy - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Barry HammerDEVELOPING EMPATHY DR. BARRY HAMMER Developing empathy, or experiential insight into the feelings and needs of other individuals, is the key to developing related altruistic qualities such as, genuine caring, compassion, sympathy, generosity, patience, and tolerance for diversity. The ...
Views: 1636 - It’s Not What you Think it is! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Valerie LipsteinMost couples believe they need better communication skills and that would change their relationship for the better. They claim that they either argue because of misunderstandings or that one or the other don’t discuss their problems openly. Communication (or lack of it) is often NOT the ...
Views: 1320 - Turn Your Anger Into Power! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2015 from Sandra MiniereAnger is a high energy emotion. When you can focus the energy in your anger towards an action that leads to a constructive outcome, you are turning your anger into power. Speaking up rather than acting out or holding back leads to healthier bodies and relationships that work. Two divorces ...
Views: 2388 - Lagniappe ~ The Secret Ingredient to Success in Real Estate - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Michelle SpaldingOne of my favorite words to say is Lagniappe, (pronounced LAN-yap) which means “'to increase; to add'”. The idea of getting something a little extra when making a purchase makes us all smile. That extra is something that exceeds our expectations. It’s like the baker's dozen. The little extra ...
Views: 1098 - Telephonic Interview Questions - Interview Questions & Answers - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Resume onTelephone interviews are usually short, just long enough to rule you in or out, and so an interviewer’s focus will be on questions that help evaluate you as quickly as possible. It’s important to take time to review the typical phone interview questions you’ll be asked and to prepare ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Lost in Translation - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from William CottringerLost in Translation By Bill Cottringer Hagar the Horrible was giving worldly advice to his your Viking son. He says, “The secret of happiness is be content with what you got,” …so, he continues, “get enough.” ~Dik Browne. John married Mary, his high school sweetheart, and after 20 ...
Views: 1529 - Communication: Is It Important To Respect Other People's Personal Space? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperDuring those moments when one is in a crowded place, it is not going to be possible for them to maintain their personal space. The space that they need in order to feel comfortable is not going to exist. This could be something that one experiences everyday or it could be something that ...
Views: 4692 - SEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from William CottringerSEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS By Bill Cottringer “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw. Communication, like time, is one of our most important resources, but is becoming less cost-effective in usage by the minute, ...
Views: 1465 - The Art of Effective Listening - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerYou work with people, every business does. In fact there is not a single enterprise that does not depend on the contribution of people, but so few truly listen to their clients, their customers, the people they serve - the very people who keep them afloat. So many people are concerned with ...
Views: 2186 - Married to your business & partner… 2 Hot Spots - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Valerie LipsteinAre you and your sweetheart running a business together or thinking about it? These unique partner run businesses are on the rise. If you are one of the 2.5 million and growing spouse run businesses, or you work with them here are two areas to address from the get-go for greater ...
Views: 1191 - Just Start, and Trust Your Inner Vision - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Mark David GersonJust start, and trust your inner vision. Just start, and know that the words that long to pour from your heart will find their way onto the page — thought by thought, word by word, breath by breath. For the words are there. The story is there. It exists already — in another dimension, a parallel ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - If You Smile At Your Audience, I Guarantee They Will Smile Back - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Nancy DanielsWere you to give a presentation with no vocal variety, no facial expression and no body language, what do you think the reaction would be of your audience? Unless you are a comedian and that characteristic is part of your ‘shtick,’ do not expect your listeners to be much enamored by your lack ...
Views: 2686 - 10 Things Not to Miss in Your MBA Essays - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from Prince TiwariWith the huge number of applications that Admissions Committees have to read, they can afford to give very few minutes per application. So, your application must stand out. Reputed MBA Admissions Consultants in India can enable you to achieve this. The essays require subjectivity yet there are ...
Views: 1171 - Communication Training the Thelonius Monk Way - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Mari Pat"Just because you’re not a drummer doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep time." - Thelonious Monk You don’t have to know who Thelonious Monk is (bonus points if you do) or even be a musician to know what that quote means – if just one player in a band is off beat, the whole performance will ...
Views: 995 - Tru Blue: How one employee makes the customer experience memorable - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Mari PatI am always on the lookout for great customer experiences. Whether in a restaurant, my bank, or any retail environment, I look for individuals who make a difference. A new Mariano’s grocery store moved into my neighborhood in April of 2014. I like Mariano’s. It is where Whole Foods meets Jewel. ...
Views: 1005 - The Strategic Planning Process: 10 essential steps for success - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Mari Pat"Strategy is the direction and scope of an organization over the long-term which achieves advantage for the organization through its configuration of resources within a challenging environment, to meet the needs of markets and to fulfill stakeholder expectations"- Johnson and Scholes To move ...
Views: 1248 - Things We Can Learn in Dental Clinic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Cynthia WitsonA dental clinic: the first things you should know As with all forms of health care education and training, that for a career in dentistry takes place partly in the classroom, partly in hospitals and partly in clinics. The latter are, in particular, one of the most effective ways of preparing ...
Views: 1115 - ***Tone Our Language - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Barbara SteppTONE OUR LANGUAGE By Barbara Stepp, NLP, DHE® Master Trainer, Clinical Hypnotherapist IN OUR PREVIOUS newsletters, we talked about our language, the words we think and speak. We said that words create our reality. If we don't say it, we don't get to do it or we don't have to do it. What ...
Views: 3477 - Learn how to Play Santoor Indian Classical Music Instrument Training Lessons Online by GAALC - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ebba MariaSantoor is a stringed instrument of Kashmir valley. Before Shib kumar Sharma comes to play Santoor the instrument considered as a folk instrument. Now Santoor is very famous and a common Indian instrument. Santoor is known as Shattantri Veena (100 strings instrument). Santoor is the instrument ...
Views: 3226 - Communication: Is Empathy Important? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings are ‘social animals’ and this is because they are interdependent. So while one may see themselves as being an individual, this is not the complete truth. The person they have come to be is the result of the experiences they have had with others and in order ...
Views: 1811 - Helping to Understand Body Language re Lying, Dating and Job Interviews - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Avril BettsBODY LANGUAGE Your body language says a lot about you and has a major impact on how others see you. As such you can learn a lot from the body language of others. Body language accounts for up to 55% of how we communicate. Body language along with verbal cues can indicate a number of ...
Views: 2246 - Mystery Shopping Experience - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2015 from Anita BigginsAn entrepreneur will make sacrifices so that he/she can live a life like others will only dream of living. You can still enjoy some of the fine things in life. Freelance as a mystery shopper in your area. Many Fortune & Global 500 companies rely on the feedback from quality certified Mystery ...
Views: 1111 - 14 Crucial MBA Interview Preparation Tips - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Prince TiwariOnce the hurdle of getting shortlisted after the review of your essays is crossed, the next and final leap before you land into the business school of your choice is the all-important interview. Experienced MBA Admissions Consultants can guide you on how to conduct yourself during the interview ...
Views: 1923 - Where did I put my Rudder? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Betska K-BurrWhere did I put my Rudder? This is Application #2 for Creating Champions in the workplace, part of a series of blog articles with the overall theme of “When your staff succeeds, so do you.” Application #2 -- Develop and Communicate Goals "A man without a purpose is like a ship ...
Views: 1020 - ***Crazy Firemen's Dance - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Barbara SteppHow many times have you've heard someone say (not yourself, of course), "I'm angry"? When people identify themselves with an emotional response, this is not only ludicrous, inaccurate, and stupid; it's also extremely crappy hypnosis. When they do that, the deletions are there other than ...
Views: 3587 - EXECUTIVE PRESENCE: WHAT IT IS AND WHY EVERYONE WANTS IT - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Rob JacksonWe all know someone whom we consider – consciously or unconsciously – to possess that important characteristic known as “Executive Presence. These are the people who absolutely command a room when they enter it – they are warm and welcoming and put others at ease with their positive body ...
Views: 1374 - The Growing Importance of Custom Website Design - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Robin joIn order to simplify the process of pre-purchase comparison of price and other specifications, a growing number of consumers are now relying on online resources. The proliferation of the World Wide Web has compelled businesses to adopt stronger website policies and shrewd online strategies for ...
Views: 866 - How a NAME Will Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Michael MantellSo you want to improve the way you and your spouse, partner, co-worker or friends at the gym communicate? There probably isn’t anyone anywhere that believes there isn’t room to improve in this most fundamental skill of life. If you disagree, at least do it agreeably ☺. The very structure of, ...
Views: 1379 - Why should Internet Marketers write? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Anita BigginsWhy should Internet Marketers write? I asked myself this question after I published my fifth article on Ezine Articles. Articles are written to give positive food to your audience to remember. People enjoy reading helpful information. A well written article can help build trust and ...
Views: 1040 - Why should Internet Marketers write? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Anita BigginsWhy should Internet Marketers write? I asked myself this question after I published my fifth article on Ezine Articles. Articles are written to give positive food to your audience to remember. People enjoy reading helpful information. A well written article can help build trust and ...
Views: 1038 - Strategies To Understand The Motivations And Fear Of Your New Recruits - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Anita BigginsIt is very good to know the motivations of your team members. . Many times people sign up because it is free and they are curious. We can best help new recruits if we know their desires and fears. Most people do not have a fear of success; most people have a fear of the unknown. Here are my ...
Views: 1156 - Skyrocket Your Blogging Results - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely that one of your resolutions for the coming year is to gain more visibility. You’re committed to be seen in a big way in 2015. Your intentions are sincere, but chances are within a very short period of time you will get caught up and fall behind. To avoid this happening to ...
Views: 1259(2 votes)