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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Getting to Yes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaThe average person pays more attention to what she's saying or thinking about than what she is hearing, or how her words are "landing" on the other person. This self-involvement gets worse during an argument. You can become a much more effective communicator by using "attentive speaking" a ...
Views: 2981(2 votes) - Intel Motherboards - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Harry SpencerIntel motherboards have always been at the forefront of cutting edge technology, not that surprising really considering they are one of the world’s largest manufacturers of CPU’s not to mention various other technologies at the heart of many a PC or Server. Well known for their solid performance ...
Views: 739(2 votes) - Interesting Topics of Conversation People Love To Talk About - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Peter MurphyHuman conversation is the most important part of any society. Without it a society can't prosper, or for that matter even functionally exist. All of us, as human beings, need to have conversation with another human being, no matter who you are. Conversation is a fundamental part of our human ...
Views: 9252(2 votes) - People are Innocent - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Mary Dee FreemanI have to tell you about this friend of mine. She’s been driving me crazy lately. Don’t get me wrong; she’s one of the nicest people I know. The problem is that she is a consummate fixer and can be a little pushy about it. You know the one… She always knows what’s best for everyone. ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Be a More Effective Public Speaker!" - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Peter FogelHave you ever really sat down or studied what it takes to become and effective speaker? Well, to begin, you should first determine where you are in the speaking world. Do you want to be a professional speaker who makes this your livelihood? Are you a weekend warrior who does this part-time to ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Speaking on the Ocean: Work and Play!" - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelHave you ever thought about speaking on cruise ships? Now, I’m not talking about chit chat at your assigned dinner table here. I am talking about standing in front of five hundred to a thousand people in a gorgeous show room (or smaller lounge) and sharing your passion and expertise on ...
Views: 2074(4 votes) - Playing the Victim - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Robert NajemyThe role of Victim (poor me) is a favorite for many of us. There are so many benefits we can ascertain by playing the role of the victim. 1. We automatically gain self-worth. Follow this reasoning closely. As a victim, we are the one to whom injustice is being done, thus the others are ...
Views: 20251(4 votes) - RELATIONSHIPS LIVE ON THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUE! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleHow, what and when we say what we say to those we love makes an impression that lasts. Words cannot be taken back. Nor can we read the minds of our lovers. How many times have you heard: “Oh … I didn’t really mean it.” Or, ”I’m sorry I said that. I take it back.” Or, “I was just angry and ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - The Art of Asking Questions - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Ken FieldsIf information and knowledge is the currency of today's marketplace, then asking questions is the means of accessing that currency. Knowing how to ask what questions when is important in leadership positions, sales, management, teaching and parenting as well as learning in any field of study. We ...
Views: 1757(4 votes) - Understanding the ABC's of Behavior - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisABC approach is a methodology adopted to study the behavior patterns of a person. ABC relates to Antecedents, Behavior and Consequences. The three words may look very simple, but the complexities involved in this study are exceptionally high. Understanding the ABC's of behavior enables one to ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - 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) - Five Tips for Relationship Stress - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Aila Accad, RN,The most difficult stressor for most of us is other people. We often blame other people for our feelings, thoughts and choices we feel forced to make. The truth is other people are not responsible for any of these things. When you give others control over your feelings, thoughts and choices, ...
Views: 2770(10 votes) - ***A New Voice for 2010 Could Be Your Best New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWith the start of the New Year and the resolutions we vow to keep, there is one change that can improve your life – both professionally and personally – simply by discovering your ‘real’ voice. Easy to accomplish and guaranteed to get better with age, your ‘real’ voice is deeper in pitch, ...
Views: 3228(3 votes) - 3 Basic Steps to Conflict Resolution - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kealah ParkinsonAre you afraid of conflict? You're not alone. It's human nature to avoid situations that make us uncomfortable. And today, as jobs become more precious and tensions rise in the work place, conflict creates an even bigger stress load (at best) and irreparable damage to our jobs and relationships ...
Views: 9063(9 votes) - 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) - 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) - Help! My Mind Goes Blank During a Conversation! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Royane RealSome people seem to be gifted with an ability to talk easily with anybody, anywhere. However, there are many people who find making conversation somewhat difficult. They struggle to find things to say during conversations, especially when they are talking to someone they don’t know very well. ...
Views: 19419(3 votes) - Networking at Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Gilda Bonanno'Tis the season for holiday parties! Whether you're looking for a job or just looking to make contacts in your field, holiday parties are a great way to build your professional network. And networking is really just another form of communication - so here are five guidelines for how to ...
Views: 915(3 votes) - The Trouble with Creative People - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Shelle Rose CharvetHave you ever noticed that some people do what is expected while others seem compelled to bend all the rules? And this is true, not only for people, but for whole cultures as well. What does the following riddle tell you about Canadian culture? Joke Alert! How do you get 25 Canadians to ...
Views: 1691(3 votes) - How to Express Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerOne of the hardest things to do when you're communicating with someone is expressing yourself. How many times have you said something that just didn't come out the way you wanted it to? How many times have we said something that we really didn't mean, but we were too frustrated to stop it from ...
Views: 31298(14 votes) - ***How to Find Your 'Real' Speaking Voice in 60 Minutes or Less - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Nancy DanielsRecently, I read an article about improving your voice in 7 days. While I do not agree with the writer’s suggestions or methodology, the truth is that you can actually find your ‘real’ voice in about 1 hour. Admittedly, your ‘real’ voice will not be a habit in only 60 minutes, but one of the ...
Views: 9996(4 votes) - Get Along Better with People with the DISC Approach - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Lillian BjorsethEver notice how much of your work involves dealing with people? Have you noticed, too, that they don’t necessarily follow the script you have written for them? And, when they don’t, it can be fun, interesting, disappointing, frustrating and even downright painful depending on the situation. ...
Views: 3797(4 votes) - NLP - No Longer Practical ...or is it a case of the emperors new clothes? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Ian BroadmoreNLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming that magic word what does it conjure up? For many NLP practitioners its technology for the 21st Century, called "The study of human excellence", but is it really all its cracked up to be?. We have buzz words; modeling, anchoring, sub modalities, maps but ...
Views: 2972(4 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Effective Public Speaking: Why Silence Can Indeed Be Golden!" - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Peter FogelIf you want to clearly get your message across in front of an audience, guess what? You can communicate in a very effective fashion with not only your words, but with other methods of communication that do not involve speech at all. Alright, now you're wondering how a speaker can speak to an ...
Views: 1816(4 votes) - Social Intelligence: 6 Steps to Relationship Success - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” – Vincent van Gogh Meeting people is easy. In addition to the traditional ways like friends, societies, and other social groups, we now have the internet too. And provided we’re prepared to get out of our comfort zones, ...
Views: 3329(4 votes) - 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) - 10 Secrets to Expressing Yourself with Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesFor too many years I suffered from a bad case of “approval-seeking.” I was desperate for validation from others. I never wanted to risk stating how I felt about things for fear that it would rock the boat and cause conflict. As a result, I saw myself as a victim of others’ mistreatment or ...
Views: 11424(5 votes) - Is Anyone There? Can Anyone Hear Me? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from David SamuelThis is the real question we all ask at some point in our life, is anyone there? Am I alone here, in the crowd, in the world? This article is about those moments, the times when we wonder if we are from another planet because it seems like no one can understand our feelings, thoughts and ...
Views: 3440(5 votes) - How to Prevent Your Self-Talk From Interfering With Your Conversations - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Laura MonzoMany of the conflicts and misunderstandings that occur between individuals and groups could be eliminated if all of us learned good communications skills. These skills include being present during each interaction, staying in the here-and-now and not getting lost in our own heads by ...
Views: 1862(6 votes) - Understanding People Through The Way They Communicate - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever wondered why someone's words don't always match their body language? Observing the way people communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, can help you to assess what they might be feeling at the present moment. It can also help you to get to the heart of the issue, make someone ...
Views: 3575(7 votes) - Are You Hearing What I’m Saying? – 10 Tips That Will Help You Improve Your Listening Skills - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Sharon MikrutErnest Hemingway once said “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” How true that is. How many times has someone asked you how you were, but doesn’t take the time to listen to your response? They may cut you off, start talking about themselves, or walk away. If ...
Views: 3503(8 votes) - How best to resolve a conflict - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Albert GaroliThe origin of most conflicts, whether between couples, colleagues or friends, stems from the conviction that each party feels he/she is “right.” One’s needs, values and interests thus differ from the other to the point that each party will try to persuade the other to agree with what one ...
Views: 1702(8 votes) - "You Don't Understand Me!" - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Lex SisneyAn Issues Clearing Model for Better Communication “You don’t understand me!” a wife screams at her husband. “How can I possibly understand you?” shouts the husband. “You’re not making any sense!!” A mother bemoans to her teenage daughter, “We never spend any time together. You’re ...
Views: 2318(2 votes) - #1 Tool to Help Your Relationship: Sharing Appreciations - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Robyn VogelIn this article I'd like to take the conscious communication tools a bit deeper -- and teach you how to skillfully share one of THE MOST VALUABLE love tools: Sharing Appreciations. But not just any old appreciations, any old time -- it needs to be 'right' in order to pierce your sweetie's heart ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - ***"I Just Want to Explain" - Explaining as a Form of Control - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Margaret Paul"My husband never lets me explain anything to him. It's so frustrating! He makes these statements that are blaming and attacking and then he won't listen to me when I'm trying to explain.""Why do you want to explain?""I NEED to explain because he is not seeing things ...
Views: 3660(3 votes) - ***2 Crucial Tips for Creating a Quality Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteDid you know that we’re physically and mentally healthier when we have meaningful and fulfilling relationships? People who are ill get better more quickly when they have a loving support system. People who are broken-hearted from a romantic breakup get back to normal more quickly if they have ...
Views: 7466(2 votes) - ***3 Possible Reasons Why You Are Asked to Repeat Yourself (a Lot!) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAre you frustrated because others constantly ask you to repeat yourself? Especially because you think they should have heard or understood you the 1st time? If you frequently hear, “What did you say?” then maybe it is time for you to discover exactly why your message is not being ...
Views: 8134(2 votes) - ***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) - ***C-Level Sales Tip 18 – Good Interviewing Leads to Great C-Level Presentations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Sam ManferThe best way to capture the attention of a C-Level executive is to interview him. Senior exec’s loved to be interviewed. Additionally interviewing serves many other purposes. 1. It puts the focus on the executive and high level people like to be the focus of attention. 2. They get to do ...
Views: 2483(3 votes) - ***C-Level Sales Training Tip 17-Win-Over C-Level Decision Makers with Effective Communications - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sam ManferWin-Over C-Level Decision Makers with Effective Communications Learn to Find and Push the Execs’ Hot Buttons/ Engaging Executive Conversations Capturing the attention of a top level person is extremely difficult. Holding it is even tougher. However, top level people do like to talk about ...
Views: 2976(2 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) - 10 Characteristics of Human Behavior - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Martin LeeThe more you study the communication process, the more you realize that successful communications... be they ads, sales letters, brochures or proposals... tap into key characteristics of human behavior. The more you are aware of these patently obvious, "commonsense", basic attributes, the more ...
Views: 25001(2 votes) - 10 Good Conversation Starters That Work Everytime - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyGood conversation starters put people at ease immediately. That is how all good conversations start - when people feel comfortable and relaxed. To start a conversation like that is a skill - and you can learn it. Starting a conversation is often the most difficult part of all. Once you are over ...
Views: 3667(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Receive Community - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioIf you wish to receive more community, then you get to shed light on where you are not allowing that to happen for yourself. The following suggestions about where they noticed where they could open up more to receive more of their community came from some of the Business of Soul peeps. 1. ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - 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) - 5 Secrets of the Greatest Salesmen - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Doug DvorakBelow are 5 great secrets of a salesmen who succeeds throughout their career, through trials and tribulations, they will always perceiver. They know what it takes and are willing to put the time and effort into their sales career in order to reap the benefits! Some people have a natural gift ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - 5 Steps to (Re)Connecting - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -This started as an article to address women and feelings of isolation, but as I spent time with the topic, I kept coming back to the words “connect” and “connection.” Connecting, I thought, is the opposite of isolation, and if it’s the opposite, then surely it’s also the solution. One study I ...
Views: 1314(2 votes) - 5 Tips on Confronting Irritating Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Adam YoungIt is common to be irritated by disruptive behavior. Whether or not the annoyance is intentional, the real problem arises when you must confront the person. Informing someone of their annoying behavior can be uncomfortable for many, and possibly insulting to the receiving party. Many avoid the ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - 5 Tips on Working Well with a New Team - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Adam YoungForming a new team for a project, large task, or special assignment is an effective way for creating a different dynamic. A group with people who have an assorted set of skills, backgrounds and knowledge can offer new ideas and discoveries that a group of similar individuals may not. The same ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - 5 Top Tips for a Great Presentation - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Heather BuckleyHere a five quick and easy tips to help you through a presentation: Your handouts should not be the same as your presentation slides. Ideally they should contain a lot more information than your slides, enough so that even someone who wasn't present at your presentation would be able to ...
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