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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Communicating a Change in Your Project's Go-Live Date - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Gilda BonannoYour project go-live date has changed – now what? Regardless of the reasons for the change (and let's face it, "the date has changed" usually is interpreted as "the date has slipped"), there are six steps you should take when communicating a change in your project's go-live date: 1. Consider ...
Views: 3860(2 votes) - 10 Ways to Show Respect: Master the Art of Conversation - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sonia Di MauloThink of someone that you are uncomfortable talking to. •Why is it so difficult to talk to this person? •Do you feel defensive? •Do they feel listened to? •Do you avoid this person? These are signs that the relationship is lacking trust and respect. One way to help you have successful, ...
Views: 3857(3 votes) - Cut Out These Cliches, Overused Expressions & Tired Words - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Gilda BonannoIs your communication full of clichés and tired old expressions? In public speaking, frequently using phrases like "you know" and "see what I mean" can be just as distracting to your listeners as frequently using filler words like "um" and "ah." These tired and overused words and phrases ...
Views: 3857(3 votes) - Avoid Being a Bad Leader: 5 Tips for Improving Leadership Communications - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Shari AlexanderRecently Harvard Business Publishing reported “The 10 Most Common Leadership Shortcomings”. Below are 5 of the 10 shortcomings you can avoid instantly by improving your communication skills. Your leadership abilities (and your job) could depend on how effective you are at motivating and ...
Views: 3854(4 votes) - Six Super Simple Guidelines for Developing Your Communication Skills By Improving Your Ability to Listen - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peggy FergusonBuilding a solid foundation for the development of good communication skills involves learning how to listen effectively. There are several elements of effective listening. These elements include attention, reflection, ability to tolerate tension, and ability to challenge the assumptions that ...
Views: 3845(4 votes) - ***5 Steps for Great Voicemail Messages - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Nancy DanielsThe phone rings and suddenly you are confronted with leaving a message on someone’s voicemail. Panic ensues and you become tongue-tied or speechless. My first question would be to ask you what is your fear? Had someone indeed answered the phone, would you have been prepared to address that ...
Views: 3843(1 vote) - Be Goals, Do Goals - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Marnie GreenAre you a finisher? Do you love the feel of completing a task and checking it off your list? Goal completion is a strong human motivator. Yet, writing significant goals that have a positive impact on the work environment can be tough. Here's a framework to consider the next time you begin to ...
Views: 3835(1 vote) - WIN THE “YEAH BUT” GAME in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2004 from Laurie WeissWIN THE “YEAH BUT” GAME in 5 Easy Steps You know the game, don’t you? Someone invites you to helpthem solve a big problem and every great suggestion you makeis met with, “Yeah, but that won’t work because….” Frustratedand defeated, you finally give up. Next time someone tells you about a ...
Views: 3813 - A SIMPLE FORMULA FOR YOUR NEXT SPEECH - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Fred HaleyI have discovered a new formula for my speeches and articles. It is a simple, realistic and neat recipe. It does not require me to change my main points. I still apply everything I learned in Toastmasters. The difference – I get attentive listeners who “buy-in” to my message. It will work for ...
Views: 3808 - Six Warm Up Exercises Guaranteed to Create Energy - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithA friend of mine works for a fortune 500 company. He describes his team meetings as “death by powerpoint.” He laments the lack of energy in the meetings and the waste of thousands of dollars in lost productivity. Are you looking for a way to put energy in to your meetings? Here are five ...
Views: 3801(1 vote) - 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 - 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) - 3 "MUST HAVES" for Your Spiritual Workshop Flyer - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Michele McGrewSpiritual workshop flyers can be an effective way to market and fill your events if the following are true... • You use flyers in combination with other marketing materials and strategies. • You display them in a place that has good foot traffic (provided that those feet are attached to ...
Views: 3793 - The Importance of Effective Communication in the Twenty-First Century - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Janie BehrBy now you are well aware that effective communication with yourself truly changes your life. You can also affect powerful change in the dynamics of your relationships simply by changing how you communicate with others. Good communication arises out of the way we talk, how we listen to others, ...
Views: 3784 - ***How to Strengthen Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Nancy DanielsVoice power is something many are lacking. Some people can talk all day without a problem but many of us cannot. Do you find your voice getting weaker as the day progresses? Do you sometimes lose your voice by the end of the day and you are not sick? If so, then you should consider voice ...
Views: 3774 - Beat Those Nerves - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Marc Andrew ThompsonAdrenaline – your body’s way of helping you when you need to do something special. Such as give a presentation, or go on a job interview. Yet most of us find it to be our worst enemy. Because we don’t understand what happens to us when we become nervous. If you can pre-empt the effect adrenaline ...
Views: 3771 - How to Deal with 'Mis-Matchers' Around You - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Brigitte SumnerOr Not? A client told me recently that her relationship with her husband was saved by two simple words that I suggested she would use on a regular basis. Some people are natural mismatchers, whilst others have mismatching behaviour at times. What is mismatching? Mismatching is when you are ...
Views: 3767 - ***Follow These 2 Steps to Discover Your Deeper, Richer Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWe all have one – a voice that has resonance and depth. It sounds more mature but not old. It is ageless. In fact, it will continue to improve as you age. Unfortunately, 99% of the population is unaware that they have a better voice inside; and, that same percentage is unaware that their ...
Views: 3766 - Why Focusing on English Writing Skills Is More Important Than Spoken English? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Michael ReyPeople spend good amount of time and money to learn spoken English online or through traditional English teaching resources. Many of them fail to understand that written English is what is required to excel in career and professional front. Even illiterate people in English-speaking countries ...
Views: 3764 - Top 10 Ways to Make Friends - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuImproving your social life is one of the best moves you can make. The more effective you are at making friends and building relationships, the more fulfilled you will be. Today’s world offers us many opportunities to meet new people and make friends. You simply need to discover the best ones ...
Views: 3757(2 votes) - ***What Is Your Voicemail Message Saying About You? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Nancy DanielsYou are probably not comfortable hearing your voice on your voicemail or your answering machine and yet you may not realize that if you hear your voice that way, so does everyone else. Because the manner in which you hear yourself is vastly different than what the recording equipment is telling ...
Views: 3753(2 votes) - How To Make Small Talk with Strangers: 3 Conversation Tips That Work Like A Charm - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to make small talk with strangers, then you've come to the right place. In this article, I'll teach you easy ways to strike up great conversation with just about anybody, whether you're super shy or bursting with confidence. Read on to find out how to make small talk with ...
Views: 3753 - The Key Components of a Corporate Training Program - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from john cruserEvery business has different need/s for their employees and therefore each corporate training course must be based on the specific need and functions of the organization. However, if you are putting together a corporate training program for your organization, here are some important components ...
Views: 3751 - Workplace Communication: 3 Steps to Building Relationships - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Ann HalloranIf you are a manager, strong workplace relationships built on good communication will help you achieve success. Here are three practical steps you can take to make you a better communicator at work. We all know people who seem to be natural communicators at work. They communicate confidently ...
Views: 3728(5 votes) - Difficult Conversations Checklist - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Joshua UebergangDouglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, and Roger Fisher, authored a nice book called "Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most". In it are important principles and checklists of difficult conversations to help you solve tough moments in the workplace with employees and other ...
Views: 3718 - Effective Communication Skills: Active Listening - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Barbara Small“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Active listening is the ability to capture and understand the messages that others are communicating whether these messages are transmitted verbally or nonverbally, clearly or vaguely. It is not simply the ability to repeat the other person's ...
Views: 3705(2 votes) - How to Organise an effective press conference - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew ChowOrganising a press conference • Choosing a date • Try to obtain as much information as possible about internal deadlines of the media you are targeting, and schedule your press conference accordingly • Try to avoid a date parallel to other events that are likely to attract considerable ...
Views: 3686 - Even Ralph Kramden Used Self Talk - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Dr. Lyle Becourtney"Pins and needles, needles and pins; it's a happy man that grins." These classic words were made famous by Jackie Gleason in his role as Ralph Kramden in the 1950s TV sitcom, The Honeymooners. So why in the world was America's favorite bus driver so intent on repeating this phrase whenever he ...
Views: 3680(2 votes) - When We Train Our Brain to Forget - It Does!! - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Claire McGeeMany people believe the reason their memory is poor is due to getting older. Age has little to do with the reason these wonderful people forget. The reason people are becoming forgetful is because that is exactly what they are training their brain to do. There is a common expression in many ...
Views: 3680(1 vote) - How to Talk To Successful People - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Eduard EzeanuSuccessful people can be hard to talk to. Nevertheless, it's particularly important to know how to talk to successful people, because the value these people can have in your life is much bigger than the value of your average Joe. And you can learn this. Most individuals are intimidated by ...
Views: 3676(1 vote) - Hinting is not clear communication - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Donna LeeUnfortunately, I hear it often from clients and random conversations with friends and other people that they want to consider a person to be clueless or even stupid because that person did not understand them hinting about an issue. Many people do hint and actually think that people that they ...
Views: 3668(1 vote) - 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) - ***"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) - Importance Of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Barbara StennesNo matter how brilliant and invaluable your idea, it is worthless unless you can share it with others. For this reason, effective communication is crucial at every level of an organization. However, the ability to communicate effectively does not come easily to many people, and it is a skill ...
Views: 3639 - The One Big Thing - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Eric MulfordEvery person you encounter will always have that One Big Thing that keeps them from doing whatever it is that you are trying to persuade them to. You know it is there, but you are never quite sure what it is. You know that it stands in the way of your desired result. If you only knew what it ...
Views: 3636(5 votes) - Assertive Communication Styles: Important Points To Remember - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Michael LeeAssertive communication styles help you clearly and directly state your opinions without violating those of others. They allow you to demand respect without being disrespectful. In contrast to assertive communication styles, aggressive communication violates others' boundaries. It blames, ...
Views: 3628 - A Law of Attraction Tool for Lessening Your Doubt--So You Can Allow. - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Michael LosierYou've heard the expression "Just believe it and it will come." When we believe that we can "have it," that means we have no doubt in receiving it. The challenge, however, is removing the doubt that is stopping us from believing. When you remove the doubt, you are now Allowing -- Allowing it ...
Views: 3614 - Organizational Leadership Mistakes – The #1 Way Business Leaders Unknowingly Sabotage Trust - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Skip WeismanTrust is the fuel that propels teams and organizations to high-levels of success. Yet, organizational leaders today unknowingly do almost everything in their power to sabotage trust. The primary way in which trust in organizations is sabotaged is by a leader’s communication style. One ...
Views: 3614(8 votes) - Move out of Your Comfort Zone to Increase Chemistry - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lillian BjorsethEver notice how comfortable you feel with certain people? You can say and do what you want, and communication flows smoothly. Then, there are those OTHER people. The ones whose footsteps in the hallway make the hair on the back of your neck bristle as you put on your armor for the battle that ...
Views: 3610(4 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Quickly Connect With Your Audience While Giving a Speech!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThe first part of connecting with the audience is to do the proper research for the event. And by that I mean, you have to do your homework. You have to consult with the client and event planner and truly understand the reason your presentation has been arranged-- and why they chose ...
Views: 3610(4 votes) - What Should I Do With My Hands When Presenting? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoWhat should I do with my hands when I'm presenting?" is a common question that I hear when I'm teaching public speaking. Your hands form an important part of your non-verbal communication, or body language, and can help you convey confidence and communicate more effectively to your audience. ...
Views: 3604(1 vote) - How to Avoid Looking Nervous in Conversation and Say the Right Things - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Joshua UebergangSome of the most embarrassing things to have happen in a conversation, even while making simple small talk, is to latch onto people you know or to stumble into a topic that you are not well-versed in, winging it as you sink faster into the quicksand of poor first impressions. We've all had these ...
Views: 3599 - Developing Communication Skills - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from cedric riceThe Development of Communication Skills Communication is nothing more than getting people to understand what’s on your mind or understanding exactly what they are thinking. The successful communicator is also able to get people to follow because they understand how to motivate people to do ...
Views: 3594 - Employee Disciplinary Action – Steps You Can Take To Protect Yourself and Your Nonprofit Organization - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Sharon MikrutDisciplining employees can be time consuming, difficult, and challenging. However, if you want the disciplinary action process to go as smoothly as possible, it is important to develop clear policies and procedures that will result in a strong disciplinary action program. By having a solid ...
Views: 3594(4 votes) - ***5 Tips for Improving Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, it never ceases to amaze me how many people profess a desire to improve their presentation skills, learn how to create their material or script properly, and work on their delivery skills, yet never concern themselves with the sound of their speaking voice. In ...
Views: 3588(2 votes) - 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 - ***Crazy Firemen's Dance - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Barbara SteppHow many times have you've heard someone say (not yourself, of course), "I'm angry"? When people identify themselves with an emotional response, this is not only ludicrous, inaccurate, and stupid; it's also extremely crappy hypnosis. When they do that, the deletions are there other than ...
Views: 3587 - Now That's Awesome! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettThe Grand Canyon. The Northern Lights. The Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The miracle of birth. Any miracle, really. These are things that are “awesome.” That is to say, they inspire awe. “Awe,” according to my little American Heritage Dictionary that I’ve had since ...
Views: 3585(3 votes) - Bad Conversation Skills That Make You An Outcast - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Mohawk GringoI was doing a bit of grocery shopping today and I got hit on twice in less than a minute. By dudes. No prob with me, they're just barkin' up the wrong tree. The thing is when I walked away from both of them all I could think was, "Man, those were some creepy dudes." And no, it wasn't because ...
Views: 3584 - Improve Interpersonal Communication Skills In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michael LeeThe need to improve interpersonal communication skills grows urgent every day. It's a skill set highly sought after by companies big and small. After all, these skills have been used to negotiate treaties, peace talks, salary raises and basically anything else you can think of. They have ...
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