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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- How Are The Candidates' Presentation Skills? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from George KopsGreat leaders typically have great communication skills -- both verbal and nonverbal. And you can be certain that one of the politicians stumping the U.S. presidential campaign trail right now, and who will become the next U.S. President, will have an extraordinary set of natural and mastered ...
Views: 1090 - 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: 3636 - Face-Saving At The Expense Of Problem-Solving - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Dianna BooherDelayed on a recent trip and sitting in an airline club for a few hours, I overheard this conversation between three thirty-something travelers. Amy, Jeanne, and Bill all arrived together, piled their luggage in the chairs across from me, and began to unpack their laptops. Bill offers to buy ...
Views: 1551 - Managing A Sensory Mismatch - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Arlene R. Taylor PhDIf I’d heard it once, I’d heard it 100 times. Same record. Same song. Sure the jacket covers, labels, and package shapes were different, but basically it was the same old refrain: “I’m not in love with my partner any more.” By way of introduction, the pair had blurted out, “We’ve decided to ...
Views: 2247 - The Technology Trap For Talking Takes A Toll - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eileen McDarghA recent Harris Interactive survey for Whitepages.com released findings on what communication modes are most open to misunderstanding. Not surprisingly, 80% of adults found it most easy to misinterpret the tone of e-mail. Seventy-eight percent found text messages to be misleading, while 71% ...
Views: 996 - Humor And Communication Or ... Cohumorcation®! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from David JacobsonWhich sounds right? Mr. Communication, Mrs. Communication or Ms. Communication? Yes, You guessed right. Miscommunication. She happens all the time. Let me give you an example. My wife Laurie says to me… “Honey, How does baked chicken breasts sound for dinner?” But I hear… ...
Views: 1840 - People Like To Share - by I recently called a technical specialist at a large company to ask about that company’s quality program. As I began conversing with the man I contacted, I had to explain how little I knew about cosmetics quality and he began to explain in detail what he knew. It’s a common experience. Ask and ...
Views: 864 - 5 Ways To Use Cartooning To Make Your Company A Super Hero - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Rosemary ReinGo Wild! Go GREAT! Now to WOW!tm Customer Service Training Materials using a Cartoon Character we developed named Fred T. Frog and a Sketch for a 76th Birthday Celebration of 3 Friends. Create WOW Factor and increase retention of your message and brand with Corporate Cartooning. Please don't ...
Views: 744 - The Art Of Communicating - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Gary BergenskeCommunicating is the art of exchanging information with others. It is the ability to convey ideas and feelings to another person or group through a multitude of available vehicles such as speech, writing, or body language. To properly communicate you must be understood. This requires taking ...
Views: 1146 - Successful Two-Way Communications With Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Nicholas TanOne of the most frustrating challenges we face as parents is communicating effectively with our child. Though we strive to open an honest two-way line of communication with our child, we become frustrated when it appears their attention isn’t solely on us or the conversation at hand. Yet ...
Views: 974 - The Four Powerful Keys To Virtual Team Success - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Claire SookmanCreating virtual teams is not challenge-free. Why? Imagine trying to communicate effectively with people you have never met and whose personalities you are not familiar with. If this hurdle is not overcome, establishing successful virtual teams can be extremely frustrating. Why still pursue ...
Views: 1393 - The Ability To Respectfully Disagree - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Dawn AngierA critical key to success in your career and in your life overall is developing and maintaining good relationships. In fact, "Relationships" is number five of the Ten Pillars of a World Class Business. Our relationships with coworkers, suppliers, spouses, clients, bosses, siblings, employees, ...
Views: 903(2 votes) - Quick And Easy Interpersonal Communication Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhatever reason you have for wanting to improve your speaking or listening skills, you can pick up some useful tips from interpersonal communication articles. Reading about the techniques and tips lets you digest the information when you're not under pressure to communicate. It can be a ...
Views: 925 - Best Ways To Start A Great Conversation - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter MurphyOne characteristic of good communication skills is the ability to start a conversation. How are you supposed to start a conversation anyway? Starting a conversation is very interesting and it has been coined with so many names. Bachelors call it pick up lines. Salesmen call it pitches. Writers ...
Views: 1475 - How To Communicate Well Under Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter MurphyPeople who have great communication skills can communicate well despite being under pressure. Notice the great public relations officers out there. Despite being bombarded with controversial issues, they are still able to remain graceful under such pressure. If you want to be one of these ...
Views: 815 - How To Brainstorm Great Ideas For Conversation Topics - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter MurphyEngaging into conversations with people happen everyday and with the right communication skills, you can pretty much talk about anything under the sun. If you want to become a great communicator then you have to think about great ideas for conversation. If you are a public relations manager ...
Views: 1649 - How To Make A Great First Impression - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter MurphyA lot of things have to do with the first impression and your communication skills certainly play a great role. If you want to make sure that you make a great first impression then you have to talk properly and communicate your ideas effectively. You are not going to impress many people if you ...
Views: 715 - Ten Tricks and Traps for Discussing Politics with Your Coworkers, Family, and Friends - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Debra FineTypically, there are dozens of topics for "big conversations" at home and in the workplace. Now, there just seems to be one: the presidential elections. How can you participate in discussions about the candidates without risking your job, losing friends, or alienating your significant other? ...
Views: 2020 - 6 Easy Ways To Develop Social Skills - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter MurphyEveryone wants to shine and be accepted by people. If your goal is to achieve a successful life, personal and career, you will need the help of others. And, to feel accepted and get along well with others, you need to focus on developing your social skills to win more attention. For someone who ...
Views: 1016 - What Are Social Skills? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter MurphySocial skills are described as definite approaches applied by an individual to carry out social functions effectively and eventually be regarded as socially acceptable. Your behavior and interactions with others are indicators that reveal your status in the community you are in, if you are ...
Views: 679 - Social Skills Assessment - The Key To A Happier Social Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter MurphyOne way of assessing your social skills is to come up with a list of activities that are believed to be useful in gaining social acceptance. Engaging in these activities may improve your social skills if you happen to put them into practice right now. The following activities can help a person ...
Views: 639 - 9 Powerful Ways To Improve Social Skill - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Peter MurphyConflict in a relationship is literally inevitable. Social conflicts in your work, family, or even personal relationships of the heart can be avoided if you improve social skill. However, poor communication can lead to disagreements and misunderstandings. The stronger the relationship can get, ...
Views: 858 - Sandwiched Boomers and the Valentines Gift of Discourse - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergThis Valentines Day, are you hoping that your sweetheart will finally write the love song you've been waiting to hear? Or are you taking a more proactive stance - busy shopping for the language of love that is bound to communicate the depth of your true emotions? How couples talk with each ...
Views: 807 - Talk May Be Cheap.... But Your Speech Should Be Priceless! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Dale KleinTake a moment and imagine if you will any one of the following scenarios: --You’ve been contacted to schedule an interview for a fantastic job opportunity. --You’ve been requested by your employer to make a key presentation at a Board of Director’s meeting. --You have a ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - The Process O Negotiating The Rules Wth Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Nicholas TanWe all know as parents that discussing and negotiating the rules with our children is never easy. Children are all very different, and what might need to be a rule for one, may not even be an issue for another. That being said, there are many parameters that we set as parents that are the hard ...
Views: 1017 - Distortion 101: Taking Words Out Of Context - or - How My Most Frequent Expression Could Be Used Against Me - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Ellen WoodI watched one of the Presidential debates the other night and it reminded me just how powerful words are. During the debate, all candidates repeated words they wanted to sink into Americans' consciousness. (In computerspeak, I guess we'd call them "keywords".) But one frontrunner candidate, ...
Views: 1616 - 4 Proven Small Talk Topics That Work With Everyone - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter MurphyNo matter which type of setting you are in, be it a professional or personal relationship, it would have started with small talk. If you would not take the initiative to talk with somebody, your social circle would not widen and your business opportunities will be limited to those who you ...
Views: 1409 - Making Small Talk Fun In 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter MurphySmall talk has a way of connecting people in some level, and it actually serves as the starting point of a personal or a professional relationship. Do not worry if you find the thought of making small talk daunting, because a lot of people share the same fear. Some cannot bear the thought of ...
Views: 655 - 3 Keys To Better Small Talk Conversation - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter MurphyDo you want to know how to overcome the challenge of not having anything interesting to say? Some people are afraid of striking up a casual conversation with a total stranger, or with people that they would not normally talk with because of the fear of not having anything interesting to ...
Views: 899 - 4 Great Small Talk Tips That Work Like Magic - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter MurphyIf you have never mastered the art of conversing, then you can probably settle for mastering the art of making small talk. This is a necessity in any social or professional setting - and making small talk is the lesser evil - when you compare it to suffering a long, drawn out and awkward ...
Views: 820 - 6 Powerful Ways To Solve Communication Problems At Work - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter MurphyIs your organization suffering from severe communication problems? Someone once said that "communication is the lifeblood of an organization" - and it truly is. An organization that is experiencing a breakdown in communication will not live for very long because many problems will crop up and ...
Views: 2768 - Taming Your Butterflies - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from David Snell(How to Overcome Nervousness) I had been on television for more than five years — and radio for several years before that — when I had my first really big experience with speaker’s nerves. I was standing in front of four hundred high school journalism students who’d come to a three-day ...
Views: 862 - How To Improve Communication With Interpersonal Insights - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyCommunication that is interpersonal is the process of sending and receiving messages between two or more people. Examples of interpersonal communication are: 1) a conversation between two people 2) small group communication 3) a speech made to a wide audience. All these can be considered forms ...
Views: 716 - How To Improve Communication In Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyUnless you are a hermit living on a desert island or high on a mountain, you will most likely have to learn how communication in relationships works. You will have relationships with your family members, your neighbors, people in school, colleagues at work - even vendors in the market place. To ...
Views: 998 - Great Ways To Influence People - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyWe all have our own mentors - people who, in one way or another, has played a big role and influenced us in the way that we perceive things. At some point in your life, you will also find that what you have done or said has a way of influencing people. In these two cases, you will see that there ...
Views: 814 - How To Win Friends And Influence People In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyCan you count on the fingers of one hand the number of true friends that you have? Would you like to increase your circle of friends and prove to yourself that you have 'people skills' and you can get more people to like you? This may be easier said than done, especially if you are the loner ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Talking To People Made Easy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyHave you ever noticed how personalities with 'people skills' just seem to naturally radiate a positive energy which makes talking to people absolutely easy for them? In parties or in bars, you will see 'people magnets', or those who make a crowd gather around them because their personality or ...
Views: 829 - 5 Powerful Interpersonal Communication Skill Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Peter MurphyHaving good interpersonal communication skill is a combination of being able to say what you mean clearly and concisely, and being able to take on board opinions of others and adapt what you say accordingly, as well as making them feel they can speak freely. To do that, you have got to be aware ...
Views: 715 - Improve Your Communication Skill And Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Michael LeeImprove your communication skill and you can slowly work your way towards success. In today's world of information, it is essential to improve your communication skill in order to move forward and prosper. Being able to effectively communicate with others means that you have the capability to ...
Views: 631 - 9 Great Solutions To Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhat makes difficult conversations difficult? Difficult conversations arise in our daily lives. What makes them difficult is that they tend to be the most emotional ones. Emotions make us feel awkward and out of place. They make us feel very uncomfortable. We are very concerned with how our ...
Views: 720 - 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: 3665(1 vote) - 4 Good Topics Of Conversation People Love To Talk About - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhat makes for good topics of conversation? Well, this depends on why you want to have the conversation. But the basic rule is that conversations need to be a two-way process. Pick topics that everyone involved in the conversation is interested in. That way, everyone can feel comfortable and ...
Views: 1268 - How To Start A Conversation In 10 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphySo many people worry about how to start a conversation. It makes them feel anxious and afraid. Are you one of those people who keep your fingers crossed that someone will come up to you and speak because you would never make the first move in a conversation in a million years? You can put all ...
Views: 647 - 10 Funny Conversation Starters For Every Situation - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyFunny conversation starters can be a risky business, but they can also add interest and sparkle to your conversations. People like, listen to and trust people who make them laugh. Get your conversation off to a great start by making people laugh straight away. Humor is personal, though, so if ...
Views: 3281 - Harsh Discipline: Does It Do More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Nicholas TanRecent studies suggest that low-income parents tend to endorse much harsher discipline, partially because they hold stronger beliefs about the value of spanking and experience higher levels of stress. However, parents who work in high-stress jobs or are stay-at-home parents who are feeling ...
Views: 837 - Persuading The Board - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Harlan Goerger7 Points in persuasive group presentations Brian is more than nervous, this is a big deal! Actually the biggest deal to date for the financial advisor. He paces and tries to think of what and how he should present his solution to the Board of Directors. Now Brian has done public speaking ...
Views: 1214 - Be Confident Even In The Face Of Confidence Killers - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyYou can be confident! All you have to do is rid yourself of confidence killers. Confidence killers are self-defeating thought patterns. Many of us walk through life with these harmful assumptions. See if you’ve got any of these evildoers in your thoughts: 1. The All or Nothing ...
Views: 548 - Confidence Building Secrets Of True Winners - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyWe all need some confidence building from time to time. Part of feeling confident has a lot to do with how we feel about ourselves. Feeling like we can accomplish things we set out to do is important to feeling confident. Remember that we all have talents and gifts. Whether we feel confident in ...
Views: 644 - How To Improve Communication Skills And Your Personal Style - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyHere are six tips for improving your communication style: 1. Knowing how to improve communication skills will come easier once you become aware of your own communication style. Each person has a unique way of communicating. Listen to your own speech. What sorts of words do you use? Which sort ...
Views: 616 - How To Communicate Better With Body Language Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Peter Murphy"I don't let my mouth say nothin' my head can't stand." Louis Armstrong Since the 1970's, learning how to communicate better has had a lot to do with understanding body language. Julius Fast wrote a book entitled, Body Language in 1970. He talked about a new science called Kinesics. It opened ...
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