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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Effective Communication: Before You Give Advice Be Sure To Do This One Thing-Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Uzi WeingartenEffective Communication:Knock Before Entering Before You Give Advice Be Sure To Do This One Thing–Part 1 Bernard Uzi Weingarten Imagine that you enter somebody’s home, and that you do so without being invited and without asking if you can enter. Your presence wouldn’t be very welcome, ...
Views: 1070 - Is Your Temper Killing Your Success? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryOne of the first tests in determining a level of your own personal emotional security is your proficiency in handling stressful and pressure packed situations. To create a successful communicative working atmosphere and a harmonious home environment, you need to maintain a level of emotional ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Public Speaking 101 - Use These Ground Rules Before You Start Your Training Session - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Jack Wong | The Family Centred EntrepreneurHow many of you are currently doing public speaking? If so, how many of you will start presenting your topic at the very beginning because you are afraid of time overrun? Here is my opinion. Even though I have only 60 minutes to present a topic, I will still spend at least 7 to 10 minutes to set ...
Views: 1925 - How QA Training helps to proceed when the requirements are not clear - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from ramky johnyQuality is “Conformance to requirements” . These requirements are the target that must be met in order to make a project successful. The requirements are agreed upon by all the stakeholders.Requirement keeps on evolving during the project cycle.Different phases could be well analyzed and ...
Views: 1171 - Flavors of QA(Quality Assurance) Training - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from ramky johnyWe have following flavors of Quality Assurance Trainings available. Choose one that suits you. Online Training We here at Training-Specialists.com have designed an online qa training course keeping in mind your convenience. Who should attend? If you are getting short on your- schedule ...
Views: 1619 - 3 Selfish Reasons to Blog - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThere are many reasons to blog and while marketing your business is a popular motive other reasons emphasize personal development! In either case blogging will do you little good unless you're able to build a solid base of return visitors to your site! Remember without people viewing what you ...
Views: 877 - Criticism: Make like a Duck - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Festus FeelGoodHow do you handle criticism? Does it stab you in the heart and make you crazy or do you just let it roll off your back without giving it a second thought? The most valuable approach might be to do a bit of both; to learn as much from it as we can and then, like water off a duck’s back, to let ...
Views: 1234 - Web Design Tips And Strategies For Professional Websites - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Will SmithWith a plethora of options available in the world of website design, the decision to choose the web designer or web designing company is often a difficult task for most business owners who want to tap rewarding opportunities online. However, the best part is that identifying and accessing the ...
Views: 927 - Communication Skills for Harmonious Relationships - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Maria Khalife"One can be very happy without demanding that others agree with them." ~ Goethe One of the strongest challenges to a relationship is communication. Assuming you know what your partner is thinking is most unwise. But if you work on your communication skills, you can work together to turn ...
Views: 1423 - Be Better Than Your Best - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonA No-Excuses Leadership Learning Strategy Leading effectively is a complex mix of skills and behaviors that don`t all come naturally and can`t be mastered quickly (if ever). To put it simply, to be a great leader, you must be a continual learner. That is easy to say. It is easy to believe. ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Team Building- Opening The Lines Of Communication To Get Everyone Onboard - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Lisa RezacThe idea behind holding team building events or conferences is to get everyone within a company or department working together towards the same goal. One of the biggest factors involved in this is communication. Whether via email, phone or face to face; there are thousands of interactions that ...
Views: 1117 - Teaching Basics of English Grammar Online - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriLanguage is the most fundamental tool we use to communicate with one another. Any explanation can be understood only by deciphering the mode of communication. Right from a business transaction to scientific communication everything is conveyed only through language. English is the global ...
Views: 1302 - Leadership Development Training - Ways to develop Your Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Sonu ParasharLeadership qualities are beneficial in every crevice and crack of life. You could be the authoritative person in your industry and you’ll still face a lot of situations and issues that necessity you to seek new and creative strategies for solving and dealing with them. Leadership Development ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Your Guide to Social Media – Disconnect to Connect - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to several research studies done in 2011 and 2012, 39 percent of Americans spend more time on Facebook than in face-to-face relationships and 10.5 billion minutes per day are spent globally on Facebook alone. The warp speed shift in social relationships and how we interact is due ...
Views: 2748(2 votes) - 6 Ways to Improve Trust in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from SadaNam Kaur“The Most Expensive thing in the world is trust… It can take years to earn and just a matter of seconds to lose” I am sure that you have experienced how trusting relationships are simply easy and flowing, whereas ones without trust require much more work and involve conflict and power ...
Views: 1621 - Importance of Arabic Language in Modern Era - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Roger SmithsArabic language is one of the most popular language worldwide. It is a name which is applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD. This includes both the literary language and the spoken Arabic varieties. There are large numbers of languages all around the ...
Views: 6385 - Introductions and Mingling: How Do I Conduct Myself? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Rita RockerMany people are uncomfortable mingling during business networking or other public events. Are you one who is often worried about what people will think of you? The easiest way to get around that is to put our focus on "them". How? First of all, look for people who appear somewhat lonely, ...
Views: 3078 - Prefer Manual Translation for translating documents from French to English - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Roger SmithsWhen it comes to translating the medical and technical documents from French to English and vice versa, the manual process should always be favored over automated translation to avoid mistakes and to yield precise result. Taking into consideration that various countries may have predominantly ...
Views: 1085 - The Inner Game of Management - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Ingrid MartineUn-Game Principle: Belief creates the fact Who doesn’t love the unself-conscious little boy or girl, the undaunted miniature explorer who moves with unbridled enthusiasm to experience life? This morning I walked to the barn to feed my three horses. I go out sighing and contemplating divorce ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Our Undying Love for Vampires - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Claudia CunninghamWhen I began writing my first book, Biting Back: A No-Nonsense (No Garlic) Guide to Facing the Personal Vampires in Your Life (Llewellyn, 2010)—and that was well over eight years ago, mind you—I remember I was anxious, even then, that the national fascination with vampires would pass before I ...
Views: 1398 - Make Sure Your Sales Team Is Working on Your Lead Generation Effectively - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Belinda SummersConsidering that the holidays are coming up, especially Thanksgiving and Black Friday, you will agree that things are in a rush. And that includes your lead generation campaign. Depending on what business you offer, there will be firms that will be in need of what you have. These are potential ...
Views: 1293 - How Well Do You Deal with Interruptions? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Joey FaucetteI watched a bit of the last Presidential debate. Up until the point where the debate morphed into one big interruption. Interruptions intrude into political debates, marriage conversations (and other intimate activities if you have children at home), and your work flow. How well do you ...
Views: 1368 - Are You Communicating in a CLEAN Way? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Charmaine HammondCLEAN Communication...what you say matters! After having facilitated thousands of discussions for my clients in conflict, mediating hundreds of cases and speaking to more than 60,000 people around the globe at conferences and events, I have learned a few things about communication. First, it ...
Views: 1395 - Leaders Know the First Report is Usually Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Vernon MyersAs a leader, the requirement to communicate accurate information is extremely important. In a crisis situation the stakes increase, the leader not only requires accurate information, the information needs to be communicated to constituents in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, the ...
Views: 1452 - 3 Keys to Harmonious Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresThere are ways to communicate which help us avoid arguments and develop harmonious relationships. Most people who use the techniques offered below report improvements, not just in their love life, but in relationships with other family members, co-workers, friends, and complete strangers. In ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - Don't Make Yourself Obsolete! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Ellen PatnaudeHow many times have you sat through a seemingly unending presentation that used PowerPoint, wishing you were in the dentist’s chair getting a root canal instead? Many people in the working world where PowerPoint is used seem to have forgotten one of the golden rules of making a good ...
Views: 1272 - Four Pointers to Improve Your Office Culture - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Lisa RezacAre your employees happy at their jobs? With all the stress of the modern career these days, not to mention the added work load and extra hours the average employee is expected to work, it is not hard to understand that the stress has negatively taken its toll. Statistically speaking, they're ...
Views: 1425 - How to prepare for PCAT Examination - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Ashfaq RahmanIt all begins with a dream; the dream to gain admission into a Pharmacy College of repute. Once you have set focus on your choice of career, the next thing of course, is to prepare for your Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) and that’s where we come in. Our Background: For the past ...
Views: 943 - Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Michelle LawrenceWriting is fun only if it is your hobby. When you are 'compelled' to write essays for college, writing becomes a pain in the neck, or should I say, a pain in the hand, to be literal! Most student's face a writer's block at some time or the other during their academic career. This is ...
Views: 1191 - The One Must-Have Communication Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Meridith Elliott PowellYou are busy! Not sure when the change happened, or when exactly the pace of our lives ramped up so drastically into this total chaos and insanity, but you, I and everyone else I know, we are way over-scheduled with far too much to do. In this age of so much white noise, getting your message in ...
Views: 1049 - Importance of German Language in Modern Era - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Roger SmithsGerman is the most popular language among people worldwide. German is a West Germanic language which is intensely related to English and Dutch languages. There are so many languages spoken all around the world and German is considered as one of the major language which is widely spoken in the ...
Views: 1357 - How To Choose Cheap Web Hosting That Meets Your Needs - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Matt WilliamWhen it comes to identifying the best web hosting provider, exploring a plethora of web hosts providing services ranging from basic hosting to more secure VPS hosting services is an ideal option. However, you first need to identify what type of hosting services your website will require and what ...
Views: 993 - Staying In Touch With Your Customers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Linda MooreAs a business owner, I'm sure that you are aware of the importance of keeping in touch with your customers. Not only is this going to help to bring in repeat business, it will also allow them an opportunity to pass along information from you that may be of benefit to somebody else that needs ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Information Overload: How to Fight the Urge to Say Too Much - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiA client recently asked, “How do I control my urge to give more information than my audience needs?” Great (and very mindful) question! Consider this answer from authors Dan and Chip Heath in Made to Stick. They say that in an effort to be complete, we often feel obligated to share every ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - Baby Talk: How to communicate with your partner about having a baby - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne BlumThe topic of having a baby is a life changing one. In most couples one person tends to have the desire first. This can often create a state of apprehension between feeling the desire and expressing it to your partner. There may be concerns of whether your partner is ready to have a baby, are ...
Views: 1700 - 3 Mindsets That Improve Your Writing - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIn many cases being able to improve your writing does not mean you necessarily need to have a better vocabulary! The fact is it has more to do with how you set your mind and adopting the attitude of helping other people! It is important to realize that most readers want to benefit in some way ...
Views: 929 - Relevance of Expressions in Communication - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Tanvi WadhwaFor every professional and personal relationship to flourish, effective communication is important and utterly necessary. Your expressions and gestures help in re-enforcing the words you speak. Expressions provide meaning to your words. Communication is thus, one of the most important tools ...
Views: 993 - Guidelines To Follow While Writing an Essay for a US University - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Michelle LawrenceWriting on any subject need much experience mixed with subject knowledge. High level of knowledge is required to present a subject in an acceptable manner. Outline of subject, presentation of matter required in the essay is one of the foremost things essay writings. Essay writing service ...
Views: 1200 - Key steps to be followed while writing assignments that will score at least a 2:1 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Grace YoungHave you searched the internet for assignment writing service? Have you ever Googled coursework help? Often when you search the web for assignment writing service, you are thrown several web results and it becomes impossible to trust which one you should choose for your assignment. So ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - Steps in writing a custom essay that will get you fulls marks - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Michelle LawrenceHave you wondered why some students always score an A+ in all their subjects? Are they prodigies or do they spend hours preparing their essays and coursework? Or do they have a secret that you can’t wait to get your hands on!! What is the secret after all? The cat is out of the bag. ...
Views: 1421 - Pedestrian Accident Attorney-A real Friend at the Time of Pedestrian Accident - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Dava RlawFor all those individuals who really want to know about pedestrian accident attorney is good to read the further For all those individuals who really want to know about pedestrian accident attorney is good to read the further. In general, pedestrian accidents are actually known to be one ...
Views: 840 - Key steps in writing college essays that score an A+ - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Michelle LawrenceAll of you have been to college and have faced the challenges about writing a good essay and scoring an A+ on it. I have seen students struggle with their assignments and essays and fight with their tight deadlines and stress over it unnecessarily. There is nothing that is new to the ...
Views: 1573 - 6 Warning Signs of a Manipulative Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Zita FeketeAt my most recent check up, a pretty nurse prepared me for the visit. Her fine face was decorated by a dark circle encompassing her eye – almost surely caused by the viscous hand of her “loved one”. She was obviously deep in her ruins but was valiantly pretending everything’s all right. I was ...
Views: 3461 - Advanced Web Design and Tricks-Software Development Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Will SmithGetting the basic codes and HTML tags is an easy task, but professional web designing is also about learning and implementing advanced website design tools and tips like PHP coding and valid XHTML language. If you are looking forward to get your website designed or redesigned, it is time that ...
Views: 1003 - Raise the Bar -- Focus on Successes - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonThe story tells of an interaction between a parent and his high school-age child. The adolescent presents with a report card of four As and one D-. Because of our prejudices and experiences, we the reader are inclined to think the parent is going to either lecture or at least focus on the low ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Listening to Advice: Yeah-But Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Beth Tunis, M.A.So you’ve just ended a phone conversation where you were looking for some concrete help, and now you feel frustrated! Thinking back on it, you realize that “yeah but” was repeated (by you) at least three times. You want advice, yet the conversation took turns that didn’t feel ...
Views: 2927 - Only God Can Demand Blind Faith - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Shelle Rose CharvetYou have put considerable time into preparing your presentation. You want to make sure that your audience both understands your main points and comes to the right conclusions. How do you get them up to speed quickly, especially when you can predict that there will be some conscientious objectors ...
Views: 1737 - Is your Workforce Proactive or Reactive? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetPROACTIVE Proactive people initiate. They tend to act with little or no consideration; to jump into situations without thinking or analyzing. They may upset some people because they can bulldoze ahead with what they want to do. They are good at going out and getting the job done. They do not ...
Views: 2019 - The Right Moment to Close the Sale - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetJamie was listening patiently to his potential customer. George had said what he was looking for, why he wanted it and what would happen if he didn’t solve the problem soon. Jamie was eager to close the deal but couldn’t tell if now was the time to ask for the sale. Like Jamie, many sales ...
Views: 2010 - The Macho Test - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetDo you want a surefire strategy to convince skeptical people? Check this out Are you Macho? Not sure? Take the Macho Factor Quiz! (click on the link at the end of this article) One of the most irritating aspects of workplace politics is trying to convince someone who takes a Macho ...
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