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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- How to convince someone to change his mind - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanDuring our lives we encounter many situations where we become in need to change someone’s mind about something. When someone refuses to change his mind about something it doesn’t mean that he is stubborn or annoying but it simply means that somewhere in his belief system there is something ...
Views: 6523(1 vote) - Importance Of Communication Skills In Security Guard Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Jack MartinHuman beings are social animals meaning that people need to interact with one another in order to survive. This makes communication one of the basic things that must happen among humans. In every place or any job communication is necessary in order to allow efficiency and also allow mutual ...
Views: 6509 - Trust and Rapport; The basis of all relationships! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from John James Santangelo PhDCan you remember a time when you met someone for the first time and it just seems to click? An instant bond between the two of you, an instant ‘like-ability’ or trust. You can literally FEEL, that connection! That connection is called Rapport! It is the basis and foundation for every ...
Views: 6506 - "We Need to Talk" - How to Start a Difficult Conversation with a Partner, Colleague or Neighbor - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettRelationships are like shoes. Sometimes they fit, and sometimes they cause annoying, painful blisters. For example, your partner doesn't call when running late; your colleague at work taps his pencil incessantly; and a neighbor trashes your yard. Sometimes you need to confront the offender and ...
Views: 6419(3 votes) - 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi Everyone!! Fear Factors: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! 1. Feel It. This can be the most difficult step. It's natural to want to get past our fear and not feel any anxiety. In our attempts to "overcome" fear, we tend to sometimes ignore it or suppress it... That ...
Views: 6404(3 votes) - 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 - How to Make Enjoyable Conversation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuOne of the best things you can do in conversations is to feel good and help the other person or persons feel good as well. Enjoyable dialogue is the key to someone’s heart. As a communication coach, people often disclose to me how they find most conversation boring and they only have it out ...
Views: 6378(5 votes) - THE FIVE PILLARS OF ENGLISH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE IMPORTANCE OF PILLARS Without pillars, buildings will never stand. They are the strong columns that are the supports for a building. In the English language there are five pillars. They are the building blocks and the key to fluency and exceptional ability in English. These five pillars are ...
Views: 6374(3 votes) - ***A Pill for Nervousness in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I read about a pill you can take to eliminate your nervousness in public speaking. I was floored! Why would you take a pill to get rid of that which is so beneficial when delivering a speech or presentation? The problem for many people is that they are intent on ridding ...
Views: 6264(1 vote) - Tips and Topics on Starting a Conversation And Establish Report With Any New Contact or Prospect - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoCharlie Cook said it right: whether you are in the elevator or on the phone, the way you start the conversation will determine whether or not it will continue. So many times we face the uncomfortable situation of meeting with a recently established contact and we just don’t know what to say. In ...
Views: 6235 - BE CONSTRUCTIVE, NOT DESTRUCTIVE - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Julie DonleyThroughout the day, you greet people, have conversations, and attend meetings. Every communication impacts you in some way, either adding value to you or depleting you. Communication is an extremely potent personal power and you need to learn to use it wisely. For instance, do your ...
Views: 6229 - How to Think Before You Speak - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Mary Ellen HalloranIf you’ve ever responded impulsively to a person or situation that triggered your anger, you’re familiar with the feeling of regret or guilt that followed your outburst. Once spoken, words cannot be taken back. Damage is done as soon as the words leave your lips. At best, the other person may ...
Views: 6206 - The Four “R”s for a PROductive Relationship: Be Respectful, Real, Responsible and Responsive - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinThe Stress Doc presents a four step, “Four 'R'” communicational guide for building successful “give and take” professional relationships. The Four “R”s are dramatically illustrated in his recent encounter with an ENT surgeon. Many of us “Boomers” grew up with an alliterative academic ...
Views: 6167(3 votes) - Compliment, Endorse or Acknowledge - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Sandra AbellLast week I was talking with a client who mentioned something I had done and referred to it as “a good job”. As pleased as I was to receive this compliment, I noticed that in some way it felt a bit empty. It was nice that my client felt positive about what I’d done, but I still had no clue as to ...
Views: 6110 - How Personality Affects How You Handle Sticky Situations - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Joan CurtisTo better understand the Say It Just Right (SIJR) Model, you must know more about the people you are “saying it” to before you apply it to sticky situations. If we faced cardboard people everyday, who always acted the same way, we could apply the SIJR Model right away. Unfortunately (some may ...
Views: 6102(1 vote) - 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 - Communication: Is It Important To Acknowledge Others? - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that human beings not only want to be noticed by others, they also want to be appreciated by them. But while these are two needs that each and every one of us would like to have fulfilled, it does mean that other people will always fulfil them. Generally, one would have ...
Views: 6075 - 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 - ***3 Ways to Be More Expressive in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you find that you have difficulty speaking with emotion when addressing an audience, then your nervousness is in control and you are not. When that happens, it is not easy to allow for any expression in public speaking aside from the look of near death because you are allowing for your ...
Views: 6030(2 votes) - How To Write a Thank You Note - 6 Tips To Truly Communicate Your Heartfelt Appreciation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Christy MurphyHow To Write a Thank You Note - 6 Tips To Truly Communicate Your Heartfelt Appreciation Learning how to write a thank you note is easy and a great way to communicate your appreciation in all your relationships with friends, family, and even co-workers. Many people know how to write a thank you ...
Views: 5973(1 vote) - How to Manage Difficult Personalities in Your Meetings - A Few Facilitation Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dana BrownleeManager Sherry Martin couldn’t stop thinking about her last team meeting as she walked down the hall towards her office. Her problem in a nutshell boiled down to three really difficult personalities that continually recurred on her team. These personalities were indeed a cancer not just ...
Views: 5966 - How to Become an Extrovert: 5 Tips for Being More Sociable with People - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Byron Van PeltLearning how to become an extrovert can be a daunting task. And if you're anything like me, just being told to "get off the couch" and "get out more" doesn't quite seem to cut it. So I'm here to offer some tips and strategies you can implement into your life immediately to get some more ...
Views: 5931(2 votes) - Conversation Starters For Shy People: 3 Shy-Proof Ways To Start A Conversation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Michael LeeAre you so shy that you can’t even start a decent conversation with someone you like? Well, don’t worry. There are conversation starters for shy people that can really get people talking and help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. After you read this article, I’m confident you’ll ...
Views: 5875(1 vote) - ***4 Tips for Eliminating the Ums and Ahs in Public Speaking, You Know? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most annoying traits among some public speakers, be they professional or novice, is verbal disfluency. According to Wikipedia, verbal disfluencies are, “any of various breaks, irregularities, or utterances that are often not consistent with any specific grammatical construction and ...
Views: 5845 - How to Handle Having Absolutely No Friends - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuHaving no friends whatsoever can be tough. But things don’t have to be this way. You can meet new people and make friends no matter who you are and how you are. The best thing about a social life is that it can be build from scratch. You could have absolutely no friends at this point and end ...
Views: 5820 - Public Speaking - Body Language Mistakes: Gestures, Movement, Posture & Facial Expressions - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Gilda BonannoNon-verbal communication, or body language, is an important part of public speaking. Your body language includes your posture, movement, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and voice. At the very least, your body language should not distract the audience and with a little practice, it ...
Views: 5728(1 vote) - Why am I Talking? Saying too Much at Work - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonI learned the W-A-I-T acronym in my graduate school training. I’ve always posted a small note on my wall, out of the client’s view, as a reminder. The letters stand for “Why Am I Talking?” Why do people talk too much in business situations? They’re anxious. Maybe the gathering is about a ...
Views: 5689(1 vote) - Dealing with Difficult People - A Spiritual Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from James LeGrandWe all have difficult people in our lives, and unfortunately, we must deal with them to get things done in life. It can be your ex, your parents or your in-laws. It could be your employer, employees or co-workers. Sometimes it’s the store cashier, the customer service agent or another ...
Views: 5660(2 votes) - Face Reading Techniques - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Sharyn AbbottAbout Face Physiognomy – Facial Recognition Techniques by Sharyn Abbott Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could look at anyone the first time you meet them and know exactly how they process information? You’d know how fast or slow to talk, how to draw them out and make sure they hear what you’re ...
Views: 5660(3 votes) - Customer Service: Is Eye Contact Important? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperSomeone could enter a store and not receive eye contact from anyone who works there, and it might not bother them. The same thing could take place when they go and pay for what they have come to buy, and once again, this might not faze them. This could be because they are in a rush and want ...
Views: 5613 - Public Speaking - Four Types of Words to Avoid When Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Gilda BonannoWhen you've giving a presentation, your words can affect your ability to communicate your message to your audience. If you want to be a more effective presenter, avoid these four types of words: FILLER WORDS Filler words are words such as "um," "ah," "like," "so," and "ok," which are used ...
Views: 5603(2 votes) - Salesperson’s Magic Bullet - 4 Ways to Smile When You Talk - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roger SeipI was driving around last week listening to a guy named Andy Andrews in my car, and he said something that hit me right between the eyes. Mr. Andrews (author of the book The Traveler’s Gift) was saying that if he was allowed only 1 minute on stage and one thing to say that would change ...
Views: 5596(4 votes) - Come On Guys~Divorce Really Isn't a Surprise - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2011 from Teagin Maddox,Divorce is always good for women, if not right away, then eventually. I say this because women typically do not divorce on a whim, they do so after years sacrificing their wants and needs for the benefit of others, until they finally learn that unhappiness is not par for the course. Women ...
Views: 5563 - Open Ended Questions Make Better Conversations - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Mike KingQuestions are a critical piece of any conversation and there is an easy way to use them to build better conversations and depth while communicating. That method is simply by using more open ended questions. Open Ended Versus Closed Ended There are two types of questions that are important to ...
Views: 5547 - What Color is Your Prospect? - How To Sell To The Four Personality Types - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Tracey MitchellWhen calling back your prospects it is important to know what there personality color type is. You need to know the difference between a Yellow, Blue, Red, and Green personality types. Knowing this difference could make a real impact on how effectively that you can build your business. In this ...
Views: 5543(6 votes) - Role Play Job Interview Questions With a Career Coach - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYou know the drill for job interviews: research, prepare, and be ready for the toughest interview questions. Some questions inevitably trip candidates up. “What’s your greatest weakness?“ is a famous one. The typical advice you’ll find is to prepare for the interview by practicing your ...
Views: 5526 - Feel Invisible and Ignored at Work? Learn How To Be Seen and Heard! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Ellen WagnerDo your friends and colleagues interrupt you? When you make a suggestion at work is it ignored; but later someone says the same thing, and the boss thinks it's a great idea. Do you sometimes feel you are invisible and not getting the attention and respect you deserve? All of us feel like this ...
Views: 5454 - When Someone at Work Has a Grudge Against You - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerYou know the old adage about letting sleeping dogs lie? It doesn’t apply to people with grudges, who may actually become more difficult from stewing in their angry juices about whatever sleight or injury they’ve pinned on you. Not every problem with people can be resolved. Some people are ...
Views: 5453 - Twenty Magic Words That Sell and How to Use Them - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Mandy BassMastering the art of influence involves simply guiding other people’s attention, and the most powerful tool – which you already own! -- is your use of language. Your language is like a spotlight that directs WHAT others notice and – more importantly -- HOW they notice. Compare these two ...
Views: 5423(4 votes) - How Shy People Can Improve Their Conversation Skills - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Royane RealPeople who are very shy often share some of the same fears that people who are afraid of public speaking. Some of the techniques that help people overcome their fear of speaking in public can help shy people improve their conversation skills and increase their speaking confidence. I spent ...
Views: 5382(3 votes) - 6 Traits Every Good Business Leader Should Emulate - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Meghan BelnapA business leader must possess a variety of skills to carry out tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Most renowned business leaders have possessed a number of personal qualities that have aided them in their success. These qualities are worth emulating and can be helpful for any person ...
Views: 5323(1 vote) - How Talk Show Hosts Can Boost Your Conversation Skills - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Royane RealDo you want to improve your conversation skills? One good way to pick up tips on making conversation is easily available to you every day. If you want to learn how to be a good conversationalist, a really useful place to start is by watching television! Not just any television shows - you can ...
Views: 5300(2 votes) - 8 Ways to Improve you Verbal Skills - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Richard DennyVerbal communication is used in countless ways whether for a meeting, or talking to someone 1-on-1, having the correct verbal skills are a valuable source. It is so important that the tone, volume, pace of your voice, is colorful and joyful to keep the listeners interested to what is being said, ...
Views: 5274(6 votes) - ***If You Clip Your Words, Your Message Can Get Lost - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Nancy DanielsRecently I was talking on my cell phone to a woman from my credit card company and I was continually asking her to repeat herself. When our business was completed, I told her that because of the way she clipped her words, I had missed much of what she was saying. Admittedly, had I been facing ...
Views: 5243 - 12 Leadership Lessons from “The King’s Speech” - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Sarah HathornThe inspiring 2010 Oscar Best Film “The Kings Speech” was based on the true story of the Duke of Windsor struggling to overcome a speech impediment in order to fulfill responsibilities as a great leader. While preparing to assume the throne as King George VI he was faced with the challenge of ...
Views: 5227(4 votes) - Making Friends in Another Country - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuMaking friends in another country can be a challenge, especially if you don’t know anybody at first. This article details the most effective ways to pull it off smoothly. Today, it’s very common to end up studying, working, living or traveling in another country. If at first you don’t know ...
Views: 5155(1 vote) - Effective Communication-A Booster towards Good Human Relations - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2008 from Peter HalidayThe primary aspect which distinguishes successful leaders from the unsuccessful ones is their way of handling human relations. If sufficient emphasis is not laid on human relations communication, the generated results are far from ideal. It is only if the leader is able to sell his/her ideas by ...
Views: 5148 - ***How Loud Is Too Loud in Speaking? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you find others recoiling when you speak, it could be that you talk too loudly. While those who speak too softly far outnumber those who are too loud, the difficulty with the loud voice is that it is offensive to your listener’s ears. How loud is too loud? If you have been told that ...
Views: 5141(2 votes) - The Communication Situation - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Craig HarperI think most of us would agree that on a practical, day-to-day level the most important life skill is communication. However, when we take a look around we discover that: 1. Many of us have trouble expressing ourselves effectively. 2. Many of us spend the majority of our life not saying what we ...
Views: 5122 - 3 Steps to The Art of Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Danish AhmedDo you want to feel more love and connection in your life? One way to accomplish this is to have more conversations! It's that simple. Think about it... Have you ever been in elevator with a dozen people and nobody said a word to each other? Why do we sometimes hesitate and stop ourselves ...
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