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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- The Awareness Continuum: A Tool to Aid Clear Communication - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2005 from David YarianGood communication is of fundamental importance in intimate relationships. The ability to accurately differentiate betweent he internal experiences of feeling, thought and sensation is basic to this process. The astonishing diversity of the English language allows many opportunities for ...
Views: 5048 - The 8 P's of Persuasive Presentations - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Rosemary ReinApple CEO Steve Jobs knows all about the Power of Persuasive Presentations! I recently delivered a program on “Executive Communications” to an International Chapter of the YPO (The Young President’s Organization). There are two major job responsibilities of a CEO. One is Chief ...
Views: 5033 - 10 Pointers for Powerful Communications - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jo CondrillEffective Communication Skills are the Mark of an Achiever. Have you ever blown a deal, a job interview, a promotion, or a relationship, because of your communication skills? Maybe you just couldn’t think of the right words to say. Has your tongue ever seemed disconnected from your brain? You ...
Views: 5031 - How to Give Compliments that Attract People to You - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Laurie Wilhelm"I can live for two months on a good compliment." - Mark Twain When you make people feel good about themselves, they're more likely to want to be in your company. Paying a compliment is a verbal gift; it’s an expression of praise, approval and encouragement that is meant to acknowledge an ...
Views: 5003(2 votes) - 5 Powerful Effective Communication Skill Secrets - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Peter MurphyPossibly the most important skill you could ever learn is how to communicate effectively with other people; having the right type of effective communication skill will help you in all areas of your life; that could be in your work, with your partner or spouse, with your friends, or anyone that ...
Views: 4982 - How To Express Yourself With A Letter - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Greg BakerWriting can be an incredible outlet to expressing your emotions, feelings, and desires without necessarily causing an argument, feeling frustrated, or having your thoughts come out wrong. This article contains some tips on how to express yourself in writing. WHEN TO WRITE A LETTER There ...
Views: 4976 - Initial Benefit Statements Shorten Sales Cycle - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Len D'InnocenzoAsk any top salesperson what is the most important factor in crushing their quota and they will usually reply getting to the “decision maker." Knowing what to say to create interest with a key decision maker is where it all begins. With a little preparation you can create an "initial benefit ...
Views: 4966 - How To Keep A Conversation Going - The 10 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe art of conversation really is a wonderful skill; the simple skills to keep a conversation alive can be the deciding factor to how successful you are going to be. Starting a conversation and maintaining a conversation really are two separate factors. As with anything there is a start, ...
Views: 4964 - "Yes, Master! I hear and I obey!" The Language of Influence - Embedded Commands - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Connie BrannanYou don’t even need to notice how easy it is for you to read this article now and develop new power and appreciation for words. The power of words! The topic today is language and how words can influence you on an unconscious level, influencing your thoughts, your emotions, and your ...
Views: 4954 - Powerful Communication: Apology Do’s and Don’ts - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Julie DonleyDo you apologize for anything and everything? Do you apologize for things that are completely out of your control? How about apologizing for other people’s behavior? Do you tend to apologize just to see if the other person will apologize? An apology can be a very cathartic act. It can mend ...
Views: 4948(2 votes) - With Relationships Come a Few Responsibilities - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellWhen you get involved in any kind of a relationship, that connection comes with a few responsibilities. In fact, in many connections there are loads of responsibilities. Trouble presents itself when someone engages with another person with the intention that the interaction is all about ...
Views: 4941(1 vote) - Building Rapport Over The Phone: 3 Steps To A Pleasant Phone Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michael LeeBuilding rapport over the phone may seem a little daunting at first, but it’s actually quite easy. Unlike face to face conversations, you don’t have to worry about looking awkward or doing something that might embarrass you in front of the person you’re speaking to. When it comes to building ...
Views: 4935(1 vote) - Eight Tips to Deal with Bully Emails - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Joan CurtisRecently, I had the misfortune of dealing with a colleague who liked to intimidate through email. I suspect some of you might have had similar experiences. The entire process made me think about what is the best way to deal with bully emails. We want to “say it just right.” But, what is ...
Views: 4932 - Assertive Strategies for Addressing Conflict - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Lorna BlakeAddressing issues can be challenging for many of us. Many times we either ‘fight’ or ‘fly’ depending on how we were raised and how we saw our families of origin deal with conflict. ‘Fighting’ and ‘flying’ both lead to alienation and are aggressive and passive behaviors respectively. When we ...
Views: 4883(3 votes) - Are You Committing Lateral Violence? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Julie DonleyWhat? Lateral violence? What’s that? Lateral violence, also known as horizontal abuse or violence, is the disruptive, disrespectful or antagonistic behavior of others on the same hierarchical level within an organization. Lateral violence, in essence, is abusive acts committed against people ...
Views: 4870 - Conversation Secrets On How To Talk To Anyone About Anything - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Greg BakerThis very simple and easy to follow procedure will help you develop strong conversation skills with people you know and people you don’t know. This skill is meant to help you build lasting connections with people and feel at ease while doing it regardless of your knowledge of the subject or ...
Views: 4861(2 votes) - The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Presence is Important for Greater Career Advancement - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornImagine this scenario: An opening is becoming available next month for a higher-level position in your organization. You start daydreaming about how it would feel to be offered the job – which would definitely be a promotion for you and is comfortably within your area of expertise. But then ...
Views: 4824 - 6 Tips on Receiving Feedback - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Adam YoungFeedback can be a valuable tool in personal and professional development. The opinions of others can give you insight into your own behavior that you may not know or find out on your own. Although it is very useful, sometimes feedback can be difficult to hear, especially if it has not been ...
Views: 4802(3 votes) - The Power of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Esther AustinCommunication is one of those profound aspects of life which enables life to flow and exist on a plane which makes the world go around and things happen. Communication in itself is an art, one that often astounds us with its many intricate, complex and complicated ways of expression. It is ...
Views: 4789 - Book Review: Messages: The Communications Skills Book - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Communication Skills, the tools and methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an exchange of information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Communication Skills. Messages: ...
Views: 4788 - Love is to give Attention, Time and Space - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Frederick DodsonLove is the primary purpose and lesson of Life. All other lessons are secondary to Love. If you have solved this one issue, you have automatically solved all others. Where there is lack – any lack at all – there is lack of Love. Where there is lack of health or friends or money or joy, there is ...
Views: 4786(2 votes) - Conversational Leadership: A way to enhance your leadership and relationships - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Raymond JorgensenEvery successful group venture, whether in the business world, the family home, an educational setting or a community campaign, is the result of effective leadership. Simply put, leaders accomplish desired results by influencing others. The most significant contribution a leader can make is to ...
Views: 4756(6 votes) - How Stress Changes during the Four Stages of Learning, part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou don't need me to tell you how stressful life can be. You experience stressful situations while attempting to navigate new relationships and learn new routines at home and work. It helps to understand how to reduce stress in the four stages of becoming competent as change your life by ...
Views: 4755(1 vote) - Purposeful Conversations: A Role Play - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Judy Ringer"I'm sick and tired of HR's red tape. I need this employee now, not next month. My department suffers while you drag your feet trying to get references I don't need. I want THIS person. Get off the stick and make it happen!" OK! Jack's trying to communicate an important need. What's his ...
Views: 4746 - How to Win the Crowd with Charisma - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Andre ThunaWhether in a business meeting, or a group of singles, you can win the crowd with charisma. Charisma is that certain appeal that just seems to come naturally to some individuals while others must practice to develop charisma. Charismatic individuals have the power to capture and captivate those ...
Views: 4728(1 vote) - 5 Keys To Effective Communication - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Ronny PrasadAn important life lesson that I learnt came from one of the golden rules in public speaking - focus on the connection, not the content. What this means is that the connection a speaker has with the audience is more important than the actual content of the speech. Sometimes life can be like ...
Views: 4727 - 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 - Coach Your Child and Teen to Success with Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP) Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Rachael MahIt is common to note that NLP for adults is one of the crucial personal development programs for those who would like to learn communication techniques and skills to know how to increase their sales and business/work performance. How can NLP Strategies help your child or teenager? From my ...
Views: 4667 - Using Hypnosis to Eliminate Stage Fright - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Kathy MooreThere you are: knees vibrating like an alarm clock, heart beating so fast it feels as if it could burst, your hands are clammy, your voice is quivering.Is it a life-or-death situation? No, it’s only a public speaking experience. Sound ridiculous? Not if you’re one of the millions of ...
Views: 4638(1 vote) - Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Paige Arnof-FennNonverbal cues can often tell you more about a person than what that person spells out in an e-mail or conversation. One area where this comes up for many entrepreneurs is in hiring. When you ask most CEOs or business owners what keeps them up at night, it's either that they don't have enough ...
Views: 4618(2 votes) - The Water Pump Story - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Kerrith KingCrawling on burnt hands and knees across the blistering hot sand, his throat rasping in searing pain with each seemingly last breath, with only about a day more travel before he reached town, a miner came across a cabin. In the cabin was a rusty water pump. The pump handle was in the up ...
Views: 4614(1 vote) - ***Say What You Mean What You Say - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenWashington Post columnist Bob Levey shared a list of some of his favorite funny headlines. His list includes some incredibly funny, laugh-out-loud lines. Among them were: •"Study Finds Sex, Pregnancy Link." •"Official: Only Rain Will Cure Drought." •"Low Wages Said To Be Key ...
Views: 4603(2 votes) - Web Designing-The Different Types Of Frames - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Jadian TechnologyWhat is Frame? Frames are allow the multiple Web pages to all show up in the same page because Web sites use HTML frames, where the pages are broke up into various areas Each area consists of an independent Web page because . It can make your site easier to navigate because you can have a ...
Views: 4580 - Relationships: "I'm Open, You're Closed" - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulRianna and Joel consulted with me because they kept getting stuck in their relationship whenever there was a conflict. It wasn't the issue itself that kept creating a problem, but how they were dealing with the issue. Married for 7 years with three children, they loved each other deeply, and ...
Views: 4570(1 vote) - Pisces and Virgo Love Compatibility - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Ladan LashkariSo are you familiar with Pisces and Virgo love compatible? Are they compatible signs when in love? What happens if a Pisces female and a Virgo male fall in love? Can they be happy together. This is a very important question to find out the answer, if you are considering dating one of these ...
Views: 4566(5 votes) - Everyone’s Favorite Subject – 3 Tips on How to Become a Better Communicator - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipI believe that everyone reading this understands that no matter what business you are in- Real Estate, Financial Services, Teaching, Auto Sales, or any other profession, we are all in the PEOPLE BUSINESS. It’s been said that fully 85% of your success in life is directly related to your ability ...
Views: 4525(4 votes) - Say What You Mean: The Art of Authentic Communication - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Jenn KayeCommunication is a two-way street. CLEAR communication is when another person receives the information you have just communicated in the exact same way you intended it to be received. Yet how often do you experience misunderstanding and miscommunication as a part of your every day experience? ...
Views: 4523(1 vote) - Improving Personal Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from al betzThe richness of life comes from our interactions with other living things. But many of us don’t interact with living things as much as we used to. For example, as I write this article it is appearing on my monitor, but on my companion monitor there is a screensaver. The screensaver image is ...
Views: 4520(1 vote) - ***3 Steps for Eliminating Valley GirlEse - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf your speech is symptomatic of the Valley Girl sound, you need to break the habit. Unless you are at a bar, speaking in Valley Girl-Ese gives the wrong impression, especially to prospective employers. They are looking for professionalism. Inflecting the pitch of your voice up at the end of ...
Views: 4479 - Attract Other People to You With a Friendly Face - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you are with other people, do you let them get to know the “real you”? Or do you hide yourself from others, always acting stiff and polite? In some societies, people behave very formally with each other. In those societies, you will be more respected if you are distant and courteous, ...
Views: 4479(3 votes) - ***Take the Color Test and See What Your Voice Is or Isn't Saying - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Nancy DanielsComedian and actor Ben Stein has a wonderful shtick in which he speaks in a monotonous, sing-song style. His droll manner makes him a lot of money for the commercials he does as well as some of the parts he has played in movies. Watching him is entertaining because his lack of color or ...
Views: 4476(1 vote) - Couples Challenges: The Series - Successfully Navigating the Lifestyle aka Swinging - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Mark KauppMany couples face a point in their relationship when the feelings of boredom and monotony begin to set in. The couple begins to feel like they’ve lost the spice and spontaneity that once came so easily. Now they have to work for that same excitement which tends to make things seem tedious and ...
Views: 4474(2 votes) - Our Life is How We Speak It: The Impact of Our Words - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Lynn AllenAnyone who has ever done work with me knows that it is important to chose your words carefully. Thanks to the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto most people on the planet are aware of how words affect water and because our bodies consist of so much water, words also affect our bodies. In my experience, ...
Views: 4472(4 votes) - Manage, Lead, Coach & Mentor - by Political correctness is just upgraded terminology for the sensitive person’s euphemisms. In extreme cases, affirmative action does create reverse discrimination. We lose vivid imagery when we lessen the power of our communication by softening our diction. Why not use this phenomenon to our ...
Views: 4471(2 votes) - Climbing the Listening Ladder - by I wrote in my book " Embracing the Mystery " that there was nothing as flattering or as rare as the undivided attention of another. The fact is that people just don't listen well. I think it was Mark Twain who wrote that a bore is someone who wants to talk about himself when I want to talk about ...
Views: 4456 - ***The Relationship Trap: "Let's Talk." - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Let's talk tonight," said Callie."Oh no, not again!" thought Darren as he gave Callie a blank stare, feeling like a deer in the headlights.Darren knew from past experience that "Let's talk," meant, "Let's talking about what you are doing wrong, and about how ...
Views: 4426(2 votes) - Ten Tips to Improve Workplace Communication - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerMy clients often ask me how to communicate more effectively. We all are capable of practicing effective communication we just haven't learned how to actually do it. Here are some basic tips on how to get started. 1. Set up an atmosphere for communicating. Everyone gets to say what they want, ...
Views: 4410(4 votes) - Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Conferencing Services - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Arkadin SGVirtual meetings have paved the way for cost-effective and streamlined communication in the corporate sector. However, many people are sceptical about holding online events instead of meeting in person, which is vital in maintaining the 'human touch' in business. Undoubtedly, companies reap ...
Views: 4357 - Making False Assumptions about Your Partner’s Intentions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Chris HartwellPeople tend to assume they know what the underlying meaning of someone else’s behaviors are. They assume their spouse has a particular intention as they interpret their behaviors and many times, these assumptions are not correct. This can lead to communication problems and conflict within the ...
Views: 4347 - Soft Skills Seminars - Learning Charisma - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Michael JeffreysSoft skills are interpersonal qualities and abilities that everyone possesses. These skills define a person's ability to successfully interact with those around them. A person can have a PhD in a certain field, but if they lack the necessary soft skills to be successful, then they will have a ...
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