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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Difficult Conversations – 3 Essential Steps to a Positive Outcome - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonNo one likes having the difficult conversation whether it is in his or her personal life or at work. Unfortunately they often are essential. What makes the interaction scary is the unpredictability of the response and reaction of the receiver as well as your issues about the topic at ...
Views: 2656 - Public Speaking Lessons From Speaking Italian Over the Phone - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoI recently returned from Italy where I facilitated training in Rome for a global client – more than 50 employees came from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Portugal. I also spent a few days touring and sightseeing. When I left the U.S., my Italian language skills were ...
Views: 2655(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Communication Skills: 6 Tactics - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2017 from Nicole BoyerWhen it comes to communication, many people don’t realize how important this skill is to succeed in life. Every human being needs to communicate with others and needs to know how to say the things he/she wants to say in order to express their feelings and needs. Being able to express things ...
Views: 2651 - 4 Personality Types: Who is the Most Effective? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Don BowlbyA friend of mine recently bought a fitness center franchise and she is miserable. She learned that when the center is empty she goes stir-crazy. She likes to have people around her all of the time and can’t stand the quiet of the afternoon. On the other hand, my best friend is an engineer ...
Views: 2644 - Get Your Views Across Confidently and Clearly - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Bette Lawrence-WaterThis 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: 2644(3 votes) - Not Sure What to Say When You Meet Someone You Know? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Laurie WilhelmIt may sound surprising, but not everyone knows how to greet others. Whether you're approaching someone or someone has approached you, a greeting is an expression of pleasure in seeing them. It's an opportunity to show that they matter to you. A deliberate, friendly greeting establishes a good ...
Views: 2644(2 votes) - Communicating With Difficult People: 5 Tips To Make Peace With Difficult People - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Michael LeeCommunicating with difficult people certainly poses a challenge, but that shouldn't keep you from trying anyway. In fact, breaking through these people's barriers can be quite rewarding if you go about it the right way! Find out how to start communicating with difficult people using the 5 ...
Views: 2639 - Gemini and Scorpio Love Compatibility - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Ladan LashkariHow much do you know about Gemini and Scorpio love compatibility? Do you know if they are compatible signs to be in love, or is it going to be a tough battle between them because they are opposites? If you are thinking about dating a Gemini or Scorpio and you are one of these signs, it is ...
Views: 2639(2 votes) - Six Ways to Avoid Misunderstandings - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithEarly in my career I found myself being involved in countless situations that resulted in misunderstandings. My natural reaction was to blame others, rather than accept responsibility. I used to think it was the other person’s fault if he or she did not understand something or explain ...
Views: 2639(3 votes) - How To Put Together a Short Speech – part one - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Mark GarnhamBecause high quality speech writing and presentation is quite a refined art, I have decided to write this article as a series so that all aspects of speech writing and presenting can be covered in suitable depth. The reader can then determine what level of requirement they have and reference ...
Views: 2636(5 votes) - 6 Verbal Communication Skills Everyone Needs To Have - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Peter MurphyAlmost everyone can talk from a young age; it is quite a different matter altogether to be able to communicate well. Especially if you are trying to communicate in a work setting or with people you do not know well. You will really need to develop a few more advanced verbal communication ...
Views: 2635 - How to Influence People Radically - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Marie BarrettHow can you influence people at a core level and what does it mean to do so? In essence, it is spiritual entrepreneurship, a new and enlightened way of communicating with others. We activate different personas in relation to different situations that come up in life, basically engaging just two ...
Views: 2633(1 vote) - ***Just How Good Do You Sound in Your Webinar or Teleseminar? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThat’s a leading question, isn’t it? With teleseminars there is definitely no visual and with webinars, there may be a picture of you, but more than likely, your listeners will be focusing on the visuals; i.e. slides, videos, or webpages as well as the sound of your speaking voice. And, the ...
Views: 2628 - 4 Tips to Take the Terror Out of Giving Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Roger SeipWhat’s scarier to most Americans than spiders, heights, or even death? There hasn’t been a horror movie made about it yet, but more than 75% of Americans surveyed report that they suffer from “glossophobia,” a debilitating fear of public speaking. Statistically, far more of us claim that we ...
Views: 2625(7 votes) - How NOT to Oversell - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Karen ReismanHow to NOT Oversell Karen Cortell Reisman, M.S. In the movie, Jerry Maguire, Tom Cruise reaches an epiphany which he has to share with Renee’ Zellweger. After his LONG spiel, Renee’ interrupts him saying, “Shut up. Just shut up.....You had me at hello. You had me at hello.” Do you know ...
Views: 2624(1 vote) - Increasing Your Positive Interactions with Your Spouse - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Chris HartwellIncreasing Your Positive Interactions with Your Spouse It’s imperative that a couple have many more positive interactions to counteract the inevitable difficult times and negative interactions. A relationship is similar to a bank account. You can’t take money out unless you’ve made deposits ...
Views: 2623 - 5 Secrets for Communicating with Teenagers - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from James LehmanDoes this sound familiar? Your teenage son is taking forever in the bathroom (again), but you need him to get ready so you can get to work on time. You’re thinking, “How could I have raised such an inconsiderate kid? He’s so disrespectful!” Meanwhile, your child is locked in the bathroom, ...
Views: 2622(3 votes) - The Art of Communication - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal WarfieldIntroduction: how communication works by providing shared understanding. The word communicate comes from the Latin communis or common. We speak of a common room that everyone shares or a university commons where everyone shares the space. It indicates that two people or two groups have ...
Views: 2620 - How is Usenet Still Alive? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Henry HernandezMany people are aware that Usenet was one of the first large scale computer networks in existence, but most of these same people probably don’t understand why people still use Usenet today. When we look at the advantages of using Usenet, the reasons for continuing to use this service become ...
Views: 2617 - Advantages Of Burning PowerPoint To DVD - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Alex SmithBy burning PowerPoint presentations to DVD, you can get 8 benefits (maybe more then that): http://www.ppt-to-video.com 1. No need computer, PowerPoint presentations can be watched on TV sets which can be easily found. 2. No need to worry the PowerPoint version and platform system ...
Views: 2616 - Anger Management For Better Couples Communication - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondKodi put his legs up and switched on the television. Checking out of his life by jumping into a hilarious reality show was just what the doctor ordered. Two minutes later Ciana sat by him and asked how he fared in his Engineering seminar. “ It was fine.” Kodi replied to shut it down. “ Did ...
Views: 2615(1 vote) - 3 Ways NLP Can Help You Be More Successful - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanThere are many ways NLP has helped me, and it can assist you too in your career, business or in your personal life. NLP has helped me grow personally and professionally, and has been invaluable to me in growing my business from a start up to a thriving professional coaching business. NLP has ...
Views: 2612 - 10 Tips for Writing Emails - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Alvah ParkerThis article was written because this past week I have seen three examples of emails that were read by people other than the intended recipient. In one case an attorney published a whole email exchange between the attorney and an applicant for an associate position in her firm. It should have ...
Views: 2611(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Negotiate the Best Salary (Even in a Recession) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeIn our currently sketchy economy, many job seekers have given up on the idea of asking for more money during their salary negotiations. But it is possible to negotiate a great salary for yourself, even during a recession. What I have seen in my interviewing (as a recruiter) and in my coaching ...
Views: 2610 - Presentation Skills - Inspiring Speech - Eloquence and Change - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonI created my Emotional Eloquence program to encourage people to think of their presentations as opportunities to engage, influence and inspire, while simultaneously conveying important information. My research shows that speakers, leaders and audiences are hungry for a return to ...
Views: 2610 - Communicating Intimately: The 3 Rs of Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kealah ParkinsonIt's a common scenario: Boy meets Girl. Boy woos Girl, then marries her, and then they live happily ever after for all eternity. Don't believe me? Check in with them eight years later and see for yourself: a mortgage, two kids, juggling household chores and bills and babysitters and work and ...
Views: 2607(3 votes) - How presentation skills can sky rocket your success at work - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroHaving spent many years in senior executive roles experience tells me that when it comes to succeeding at work it isn’t necessarily about how much experience you have, how many qualifications you hold or even how knowledgeable you are. It’s about how you speak! It’s clear to me that the ...
Views: 2603(1 vote) - How To Start A Conversation With A Girl In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to learn how to start a conversation with a girl? All you need is the right amount of confidence, plus something to start the ball rolling, and you'll be fine. But if things were this easy, then how come a lot of guys end up acting like complete oddballs when faced with an actual ...
Views: 2602 - Boost Morale With Team Building Activities - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonIs your team struggling with communication or trust issues? Very often those issues boil down to personalities - a misunderstanding of different personalities. Team building activities that focus on personality styles can be a great way to boost morale and reduce conflict. By understanding the ...
Views: 2598(2 votes) - How To Master Basic Communication Skills - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Peter MurphyI have a problem with the term ‘basic communication skills’; my problem is that this term implies that these skills are very simple and that you are somehow lacking and weak if you don’t have them. Certain communication skills are certainly ‘basic’ to the extent ...
Views: 2596 - Handling Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Joan CurtisHow do you respond to difficult conversations? Do you hide from them? Do you push your way through them like a bull in a china shop? Each of us, whether we work independently or in an office environment, faces difficult conversations every day. You want to feel confident and in control when ...
Views: 2594(1 vote) - Communication: Is Being Present Important? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone is talking to another person, it doesn’t mean that they are actually aware to what is being communicated. Physically they are there and this is visible to the other person and to anyone else that is around them and yet emotionally and mentally they could be somewhere ...
Views: 2590 - The Importance of Writing Clearly for Business - by Creating written documents reveals so much about you and your business skills. Your writing tells the reader about your educational background, pride in your work and business expertise. The emergence of the paperless office, e-mail, the internet and web pages only increases the power of the ...
Views: 2590 - Public Speaking – Using the Microphone Effectively - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Gilda BonannoMany people who speak in front of groups could be more effective communicators if they used a microphone. If the audience has to struggle to hear you, it will be difficult for you to communicate your message effectively. Many things can make it difficult for the audience to hear you, such ...
Views: 2583(1 vote) - The Power of Syntax in Creating Lasting Change - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Stuart YoungSyntax describes the structure of a language and how it is used to communicate. The importance of Syntax when we communicate is absolute (whether we are talking to ourselves OR someone else). In this brief article I want to share: • ‘How’ syntax can change the meaning of a sentence • ...
Views: 2579(2 votes) - How to Improve Your Listening Skills - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Jonathan Steele, RNAre you actively working on improving your listening skills? Before you get the listening exercise, consider what is involved in listening. With all the advances in communication mankind has made, there is still an area of communication that has been neglected. The art of listening is a skill ...
Views: 2576(2 votes) - Flaws of Win-Win – part I - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Asaf ShaniWhat if I'll tell you, that the Win-Win approach - the one that we all (including myself) - were raised upon, does not work out in the field! Most of the times I present this idea to a group of people, I get strange looks. It doesn't stop to surprise me, how deep the Win-Win perception is ...
Views: 2574 - How To Confidently Assert Yourself At Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Peter MurphyTo assert yourself means to confidently express what you feel, what you need, and what you expect from others in a non-threatening manner. However, in the workplace sometimes asserting oneself can be easier said than done. Often the work environment can be highly demanding and stressful and, ...
Views: 2573 - Do You Zone-Out 46.9% of the time (at work)? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Zone-Out 46.9% of The Time (at your office)? Although I am a Contrarian (trained at law school) I have done the research about Mind-Wandering, Day-Dreaming and Zoning-Out. Result: you and I are OOI (Out Of It) a minimum of 30% (at school) to 47% of the time (at your career). ...
Views: 2568(5 votes) - 6 Ways to Deal With Conflict at Work - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Adam YoungEvery organization has a staff with a diverse set of personalities, backgrounds and experiences. Conflict is inevitable in organizational settings when people who are extremely different work together on a daily basis. Whether it is a clash of personalities, a misunderstanding, or disagreement ...
Views: 2567(2 votes) - Tips to Building a Better Martial Arts School - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from John JohnsonTip 1: Make sure GOALS are clear... Enrolling a student just because they want to “take classes” seems like common-sense on first glance. Yes, you can do that, and get paid. But you will never the true reason(s) why they joined. And if they enrolled into your school with pre-conceived ...
Views: 2567(1 vote) - Crack MCITP Database Administrator exam today - few tips - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Mehar AhluwaliaMicrosoft being one of the biggest IT giants offers innumerous IT certifications depending upon the specific skills, areas of proficiency and the nature of skills one wants to acquire. Few of the IT certifications that pertain to the field of networking are: Microsoft Certified System ...
Views: 2565 - What Country Music Taught Me About Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ty BennettWhen I was 16 years old, I had a girlfriend who slowly but surely converted me to country music. It started with Garth Brooks’ Standing Outside The Fire. Then it was Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and pretty soon I was hooked. Country music songs are great because they have much more of a story to ...
Views: 2561 - Grace Under Fire: How to Strategically Handle Online Haters - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Jay BaerHumans have always been intrigued by spectator sports. From gladiatorial bouts to the Super Bowl, we eagerly watch and respond to conflict. We get the same thrill from social media, where customer service has taken center stage. Consider the recent brouhaha United Airlines faced after ...
Views: 2560 - Gemini Characteristics for Male and Female - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Ladan LashkariSo what are the top Gemini characteristics for male and female? If you are dating a man or woman who is a Gemini, you may like to find out more about their insider secrets and love traits, to understand their characteristics better. It is a known fact that people born under ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - ***Words that Work: 7 Ways to Present Your Ideas with Impact - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Diana MorrisYour ideas are exceptional: a breakthrough product, a high potential business opportunity, a way to simplify a key process…but is anyone listening? Add impact and power to your next sales letter, memo, report, proposal, or presentation with these proven techniques: 1. Start with what ...
Views: 2557(6 votes) - A Teacher’s Philosophy - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Karen KleinwortPart of my own personal philosophy is that we carry the energy of both “student” and “teacher” within us, and depending on the experience or situation in which we find ourselves, one of these two energies becomes primary. We invoke our inner teacher when we have the need to pass along our ...
Views: 2555 - The Power of Words (Inspiring Article & Audio) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Danish AhmedHear a Special Audio Message about The Power of Words, right now. Click the "Play" button on the following web page. http://PlayAudioMessage.com/play.asp?m=83204&f=WFVHMV&ps=14&c=33CCFF&pm=2&h=29 Or, you can read the story here... The Power of Words "The Power of Words" was the ...
Views: 2553(24 votes) - Are Bureaucratic Buzzwords Muddying Your Message? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Dianna BooherIf a phrase starts to roll off your tongue, shut your mouth; consider it a cliché. It's probably a phrase so overused that the meaning has long since been lost. Instead, aim for originality and specificity. Stringing jargon and business clichés together in paragraph after paragraph from ...
Views: 2549 - Life Changing Conversations Using Metaphors - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanDid you know that we use about six metaphors per minute in the English language? Are you aware that our unconscious mind thinks and responds best to symbolic language i.e. metaphors? Did you know that all learning and change occurs at the unconscious level? A metaphor is a story told with a ...
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