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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Which Issues To Talk About To Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Peter MurphyToo often, people put their relationship aside and do not give it the attention it deserves. Our world has become so high-tech and high speed; we are all rushing around, bound and determined to get things done. The result is, we do more things, but get less done. A relationship, like any other ...
Views: 1063 - What To Do When She Won't Stop Talking - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhen you are dealing with a woman who is a constant chatterbox, the first thing you have to consider it: what is her age? After all, a two year old who talks a mile a minute is a far cry from a twenty-two year old who does the same; and much different from a ninety-two year old. In the case of ...
Views: 2061 - Making Use of Conferencing and Communication Technology to Accelerate the Organic Revolution - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Bob LettermanNotwithstanding the tidal wave of recent publicity, the organic movement is by no means a new movement. In 1940, Rodale, a Pennsylvania researcher used the term to describe a healthier practice of farming free of pesticides. And throughout, the organic community has occupied somewhat conflicting ...
Views: 779 - How to Get Your Partner to Listen - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhen you are in a relationship, communication is one of the fundamental factors in building a lasting bond of affection between the two of you. So, being able to sit and talk, and work things out between you is vitally important to that relationship. And, just talking is not enough, you both ...
Views: 1114 - Great Conversation (and Networking) Tip: Think WIN (or rather, W.I.N.) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanIn my bestselling book A First Serving of Milk & Cookies for Success, I devote a whole chapter to what I call The Know-Zone™—knowing what motivates people to buy, to join, to sign up, to participate. To do anything in fact. The Know-Zone™ is all about Human Motivators. One ...
Views: 1516 - PowerPoint With No 'Power' And Little Point - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Ian PricePowerPoint and similar programs have become increasingly popular with in-house trainers. The ability to prepare material directly on a computer to project onto a suitable screen has freed us from the acetate nightmare of poor quality overhead projectors, upside down slides, and scruffy ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - How To Get Your Man To Talk More - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhen you are in a relationship, there are many things that are important to make it work, to make it grow, and thrive. As with anything else in life, you must strive to build your relationship and make it healthy. And, one of the key aspects to a relationship is communication. For, if you can ...
Views: 1307 - How To Get Your Man To Express His Feelings - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyThese days, we often talk about wanting people to be more expressive about their feelings, about “telling it like it is” so we can have some open and honest dialog. If we could manage that, maybe we’d be happier, marriages would last longer, and maybe even a few other problems ...
Views: 2512 - Are your relationships fit? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Pam SmithDid you make any resolutions this New Year? Most of us did - mostly to lose weight and get in better physical shape. I mean – just look at all the ads for exercise equipment, diet meal plans, books on dieting, etc. Practically everyone does it. Even the Steps to a Healthier Weld County ...
Views: 831 - Common Mistakes Women Make When Talking To Their Partners - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Peter MurphyCommunication is the single most important part of an relationship. So long as you can talk, so long as you can respect each other and each other’s point of view; you can overcome just about anything life throws at you. Yet, talking is like anything else in life; there is a right way and a ...
Views: 981 - Catching Yourself - The Window To Effective Communication - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Paul HannigYou've gone negative! Listen to your internal grumbling and griping. You're aggravated and you're probably angry with someone - your spouse, kids, employees, co-workers, boss, friends, etc! Whoa! Your mind has gone negative and your negative behavior is about to follow the context of your ...
Views: 1465 - Common Mistakes Men Make When Talking With Their Partner - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Peter MurphyMany relationships today fail because of communication problems. Being able to effectively communicate with your partner is essential to the happiness and success of all relationships. Let us look at some common mistakes men make when communicating with their partner. Not listening to your ...
Views: 1107 - Common Communication Mistakes In Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Peter MurphyPeople often wonder what is the most important aspect of a relationship. Is it compatibility? Having things in common, the same religious or political beliefs? What about honesty, or getting along; never fighting? No, being able to talk is the key; communication, because, as long as you can talk ...
Views: 1141 - Why Needing To Be Liked Causes People To Not Like You - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Peter MurphyMany people seem to think that they need people to like them. The truth is that you don’t. All you need to is to like yourself. When you like yourself, and are comfortable in your own skin, it doesn’t matter if people like you or not. When you like yourself you are secure within ...
Views: 6039 - The Negotiation Tango - Learning The Steps That Lead To Success - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonTake a moment to think about what you want and how negotiation could play a part in it. Do you want more rewarding interactions with your family? Think it’s time for a raise at work? What if you could negotiate a business loan to start that business you’ve always wanted? You can ...
Views: 1443 - How Emotionally Fit Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Warren RedmanA few months ago I went to a school reunion in England. As events go, maybe this does not rank as amazing. But amazing it was and taught me more about how we develop as adults than reading a ton of books on the subject. Here was a group of fifty or more men and women, most of whom were fairly ...
Views: 559 - How To Avoid Communication Breakdown – Is It About Horn-use? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerThere were horns blaring, tires screeching, and fingers waving in the air from several drivers I could see. From the expressions on their faces, I don’t think the middle-finger wave was to say, “You’re number one!” Luckily no one was physically hurt. But I’m guessing there was stress, anger, ...
Views: 3588 - Like Yourself More and Others will Like You Even More - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyA fact of interpersonal relationships is: before others will like you, or even begin to like you, you must like yourself. We can actually call this fact the “Golden Rule” of interpersonal relationships. If you don’t like yourself it becomes difficult for others to like you and, ...
Views: 1089 - Like Others And They Will Like You - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Peter MurphyAll too often we look at our interactions with others the wrong way. We look at our interactions as if we should be liked, rather than for us to like first. How many of us have asked the question, “Why don’t they like me?” Maybe it’s because we really didn’t like ...
Views: 934 - Getting Results Beyond Words - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Liz TahirHow often have you felt you were communicating clearly, only to find you have sent the wrong message? This can happen because we are concentrating on what we say (verbal) instead of how we are saying it (nonverbal). The delivery of a message is as integral as the words in a message. We can't ...
Views: 953 - Five Tips to Help You Improve Your Social Skills - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Laurie WilhelmThere are many different social skills and the impact they have on other people varies. Acting on two or three "easy" skills isn't enough. The best results are achieved when several skills are used in combination with one another. The expression "the total is greater than the sum of its parts" ...
Views: 3042(2 votes) - Communication: Intent versus Impact - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Richard MagidHave you ever experienced a misunderstanding over what you thought was something clearly communicated without any emotional component? Did you ever have an unexpected impact on a person to whom you were communicating and had no understanding as to why? People refer to Communication as a ...
Views: 15344 - Avoid *Be Spontaneous!* Paradoxes - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachCan you define a "paradox" to an average 12-year-old? Try saying your definition out loud, and compare it to this: "A *paradox* is something that inherently negates itself." Paradoxes exist because many things in the world have different levels of meaning, depending on the context. A simple ...
Views: 3800 - Ergonomic Design Mobile The Motorola RIZR Z10 - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from jeyasworna ambikaMotorola RIZR Z10 is having a 3.15 MP camera. it has 90 MB internal memory and TI 2420 multimedia processor. Its Weight is 100 g. It supports EDGE, Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, 3G, GPRS and v2.0 miniUSB. The Motorola Z10 is a stylish kick-slider mobile film studio that captures high-quality video, ...
Views: 619 - Enjoy A Full Range Of Multimedia Features The Samsung E890 - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from jeyasworna ambikaSamsung E890 apart from other multimedia phones is that it boasts a 2.3-inch touchscreen display in place of the traditional keypad. At just 14.6mm-thick, it features a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, TV-out, and a host of interactive touchscreen games. Hands-on preview after ...
Views: 618 - 5 Key Features For The Selection Of Cellular Phone - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Christy MyerThe selection of the cellular is the most important aspects of the customers. The selection of the cellular is the most important aspects of the customers. Most of the cellular service companies provide different types of cellular phone based on your budget and types of facilities available in ...
Views: 855 - Are You Balancing Work And Life Adequately? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Pam SmithLet me remind you - SLAVE and SERVANT are not the same thing - and it’s important to keep the distinction clear. A servant is defined as ‘one who helps others’ – now don’t get me wrong, there is nothing (did I get enough emphasis there???) wrong with helping other people. Everyone needs ...
Views: 961 - Four Keys To Effective Assertion - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachDO YOU HAVE an "assertion hero/ine" - i.e. someone you regard as exceptionally adept at asserting her or his needs, feelings, opinions, and boundaries? Would others name *you* as a world-class asserter? The American Management Association once defined "assertion" as communicating in a way ...
Views: 6090 - Seven Skills Your Parents Should Have Taught You - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachCan you name a learned skill you depend on more than "communicating" to manage your daily life? If you say "thinking," I propose that's "internal communication." If this is the interpersonal skill you rely on most to fill your daily needs, where did you learn to do it? Your parents and ...
Views: 3911 - Three Ways NOT to Talk About Politics at Parties, Work, or at Home - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Meryl RunionAre you are a political prattler? Most people discuss politics in ineffective, counterproductive and illogical ways. How about you? Here’s a quick test to find out if you’re a political prattler. You’re at a party, and someone makes a stupid political comment. Do you… 1) Call them an idiot and ...
Views: 1711 - How to Use "Awareness Bubbles" - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachIf an average nine year old child asked you "What is 'awareness'?" - what would you say? On a scale of one (I'm totally unaware) to ten (I'm extremely aware in all situations), how would you rate your degree of *awareness* in (a) calm and (b) stressful situations? Are you becoming more aware ...
Views: 2307 - Notice Your R(espect) Messages! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachLiving things (like you) communicate instinctively and intentionally to reduce current discomforts ("needs"). The most poweful of six universal communication needs is to gain and keep *respect*. How would you define "respect" to an average 10-year old? As you know, there are two sources of ...
Views: 2044 - Importance of Computer Training - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from John MahoneyComputer training services are where a student learns by executing special training programs on a computer relating to their occupation. Computer training is especially effective for training people to use computer applications because the program can be integrated with the applications so that ...
Views: 2066 - 5 Tips To Handle Automated Phone Systems - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Christy MyerIt is also essential to keep the automated phone system better to perform the system. The automated phone system gives security to the system. There are different types of system so it needs to operate based on the specifications. Here are the tips to handle the automated phone system ...
Views: 956 - Communication Mistakes – 5 Sure Fire Ways To Create Problems In Your Communications - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Gail Solish"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." ~ Stephen Covey Communication is the core of business and interpersonal relationships. Most people want positive interactions with others whether in business or their personal life. Some times the things you say or do contribute to the ...
Views: 805 - How To Stay Motivated After Failure - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyAchieving our goals is not always easy. Sometimes we hit obstacles along the way that, at first glance seem like failure. Or maybe we feel we are not achieving our goals fast enough. The reality is that, no matter what our life journey is, life does go on around us, and at times, makes progress ...
Views: 1148 - How To Stay Focused Until You Succeed - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Peter MurphyStaying focused is difficult for many of us. Some of us get side-tracked by the events of life going on around us. We allow ourselves to be pulled this way and that, sometimes not knowing where to go next. However, staying focused is primarily an issue of time allocation and programming that ...
Views: 812 - How To Stay Enthusiastic While Going For Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Peter MurphyStaying enthusiastic while going for your dreams can be difficult at times. The events of life, at times, have a way of interfering with our goals and can discourage us. However, if you are to achieve your goals, remaining enthusiastic and motivated is vitally important, especially in moments ...
Views: 808 - It's Not What You Say It's The Way That You Say It - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Gina GardinerThis principle is true of almost every situation but if you manage people it is vital that you learn the underlying principles of this if you want to create a team of people who respect you as their manager. Modelling good behaviour is also a great way of teaching your team to be mindful of ...
Views: 1040 - Are You Neutering Your Man? - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Cherry NorrisUnderstanding in relationships can be quite challenging. There are times when a woman...wanting to get her point across to a man...will come off as nagging, complaining and Hard to Please. A man likes to win. He likes to make his woman happy. He usually won't stay with a woman who tells ...
Views: 1789 - Disaster Recovery Plan: Voice And Data Infrastructure Protection - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Conni PluchinoHow many customers can you afford to lose before it affects your bottom line? Losing voice communication and access to data caused by human error, intentional acts, or nature can severely handicap or paralyze a company’s ability to do business. Whether or not your business has experienced any ...
Views: 501 - Great Communication Skills Are Essential For Success - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Peter MurphySuccessful people are not born; they are made. They are made from their own efforts: efforts directed toward becoming successful. They may choose to put a lot of effort into a specific area, but successful people tend to have success in several aspects of their lives. They pursue their goals, ...
Views: 813 - Small Talk Success Secrets That Really Work - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Peter MurphySmall talk is an important aspect of communicating and interacting with others. Although people often like engaging in serious and intriguing dialogue, it’s not the only kind of conversation they want to have. Additionally, small talk is another way to get to know someone better. When any ...
Views: 931 - 5 Quick Tips for Practicing Empathy in Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftMost simply stated, empathy is the ability to put oneself in another's shoes - and also the willingness to respond to the person's needs. I believe it's one of the most important components of a happy, healthy relationship. Lack of empathy is a very common problem with couples. Many people never ...
Views: 1939 - How To Read Body Language To Understand People Better - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Peter MurphyBody language is non-verbal communication, but is used along with verbal communication. Body language expresses our emotions, conveys our attitudes, demonstrates our personality traits and supports out verbal communications. Everyone uses body language whenever we communicate to each other. ...
Views: 1238 - How To Use Body Language To Lead A Conversation - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Peter MurphyBody language is a form of human communication that everyone uses, whether they realize or not when they do use it. Body language is used in the business world; in relationships; in general conversations, and more. We actually use body language in every interaction that we have, regardless of ...
Views: 740 - How To Use Body Language To Read A Person Like A Book - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhen we first meet new people, we all feel a little awkward and self-conscious until we feel hat we understand the other person a little. Until we can do that, we can’t work out what people think to us and that leaves us in an uncomfortable position of uncertainty. The key to getting our ...
Views: 701 - Great People Skills Are Essential For Lasting Success - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyIf you want to be successful then you must have great people skills. Great people skills are rooted in being able to effectively communicate with all people; not just communicating with the ones who you think can get you somewhere. Unfortunately, this is how some people think. They think that ...
Views: 716 - Become An Expert ...Write An Article - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Susan RegierOne of the easiest ways to become well known in your field, and the least expensive, is to have your own byline. A published article will promote your expertise, after all, if you've written about it, you must know what you're talking about. Getting started… Now you ...One of the ...
Views: 1132 - Great People Skills Are The Secret To Happiness - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Peter MurphyHaving and developing great people skills will bring you happiness in work and in your social and private life. Great people skills tend to attract people. People with great people skills are generally the first to get promoted at work; they are the ones who have good relations with the opposite ...
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