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The energy flowing between you, your body, and your connections with the body of the world can be consciously appreciated - if you pay close enough attention.
Let this practice of mindful listening to a larger body tune you in to the joy of the world.
1. The next time you are part of an ... Views: 1480
I recently read Peter Bregman’s book “4 Seconds – All the Time You Need to Stop Counter-Productive Habits and Get the Results You Want.” The section on accepting criticism was particularly helpful.
My personal tendency is to blow negative feedback out of proportion. It takes a while for me to ... Views: 1474
One key to becoming a great conversationalist is to pause before replying. A short pause, of three to five seconds, is a very classy thing to do in a conversation.
When you pause, you accomplish three goals simultaneously.
The Benefits of Pausing
First, you avoid running the risk of ... Views: 1465
How many times have we thought I wish they would just listen? Listening in itself is an art form, many people will hear you, though do not listen. This is why many a breakdown in marriage or relationship, is attributed to this one area.
Life throws us challenges daily and will continue to do so ... Views: 1464
In my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let's take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.
What Is Anger?
Many people think that ... Views: 1452
“Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” (Rumi)
One of the most common sources of conflict among people is in the way we communicate. Oftentimes, conflicts do not arise because of the diversity of opinions and beliefs. Diversity is necessary for thought ... Views: 1437
You are unacquainted with the case details.
Efforts at "winging it" in the interview room or going on a "fishing
expedition" very rarely produces positive results. You should
always approach every interview with the "construction of proof"
as your objective. That's for all interviews - ... Views: 1432
With all of the "100 days of gratitude" posts I see on Facebook I have to think that many people believe it feels good to acknowledge when things go well. To say thank you when people help you or are nice to you. To express when you feel appreciative of something.
So I have to wonder, why is ... Views: 1425
Larry thought he was a great listener. That morning while drinking his coffee his wife was complaining about the kids. “They never pay attention to anything I say.” She went on to list all the mundane mishaps of each child. Larry tuned her out. He heard little after the first sentence. ... Views: 1424
In this busy world, sometimes it’s easy to miss out on our inner listening, isn’t it?
Yet listening to your inner self can lead you to better choices.
Indeed, you can identify what to do next by truly listening.
I like to do this by looking at LESSONS I’ve learned.
That way, I can ... Views: 1422
When I was younger, I played guitar, and that opened many doors. People would come over in the evening just to share music, sitting in a circle in the living room, playing and singing. Picking up a guitar and lunching into a song was a sure way to meet people. One of the keys to that though, was ... Views: 1407
Being a good listener makes you a strong communicator. When I was in direct sales, I became one of the top leaders on our North American team, I think because I was 100 percent committed to, and diligent in achieving my daily goal: to conduct 50 cold calls per week day. As a result of my ... Views: 1406
Feedback is a curious thing. The intention behind offering it is to bring about positive change, to modify behaviour. However, when criticism is offered, even when it is skillfully embedded in a non-judgmental tone, sounding supportive and authentic, persons on the receiving end can still feel ... Views: 1404
How many of us have walked into a room full of people and wanted to turn around and leave? When I think about networking events, my heart freezes. Didn’t our mothers teach us not to speak to strangers? Yet, in this article we're going to examine how to talk to strangers.
First thing you need ... Views: 1398
It is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time.
People say 'It's as plain as the nose on your face.'
But how much of the nose on your face can you see,
unless someone holds a mirror up to you?”
― Isaac Asimov, I, Robot
The key to successful coaching is also the secret to ... Views: 1382
All of you have had your children say this to you at one time or another, no matter what type of schooling they have had.
What is the child REALLY trying to tell you?
Do they hate school?
Do they hate learning?
Is it too hard for them?
Is it boring?
Watching your child ... Views: 1380
How many people do you encounter, while having a conversation, that are just thinking about what they want to say next? We are all guilty of this scenario and it takes discipline to be a good listener. I remember when I first got into sales and calling on business customers and it was all I ... Views: 1380
One thing is true, whether a child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or not, children need attention from their parents. Our attention comforts and teaches. It is the most important thing in their young lives.
Another truth is children want to succeed; they want to be good. They ... Views: 1372
An effective management of the classroom is defined by instinct, boundaries, good timing, patience, and awareness. It is by no means an easy job to lead a large group of easily distractible young minds with different temperaments and skills on a meaningful learning journey. While expert teachers ... Views: 1368
Studies have shown that most managers spend between 60 to 80 percent of their workday communicating with other people on the telephone, in meetings, and in casual conversations. Assuming we listen as much as we speak, which is a pretty big assumption, we spend a good portion of our day in ... Views: 1368
The biggest roadblock we face when trying to implement something new in our lives is our own mind. When we read or hear the material we become excited, we say, “I can do this”, or even better “I will do this”. We see the importance of the principles taught and if we are wise we will implement ... Views: 1356
Listen – Who are you listening to? The person that you need to listen to is you. Inside you is your heart’s desire, and I want you to commit today to truly ?gure out your “Why”. Your Why is the reason that you get out of bed each day, the reason that you continue to build your business despite ... Views: 1344
It is said that the number one skill required in being able to communicate effectively is the ability to listen.
As you might already realise, listening is different to hearing.
There is a lot of buzz about active listening – where your focus is entirely on the words that are coming out of ... Views: 1330
The world is constantly communicating with you through feedback. Feedback comes in many forms and it is very helpful in moving you toward your successes, if you choose to respond to it.
Think about feedback as your goals talking back to you. When your actions are not in line with your goals, ... Views: 1316
Recently I was working on a couple of interrogation tapes that
some agencies ask me to review and soon after presented two of
my Level 3 & 4 classes. On the fourth day of this class, students
get the opportunity to participate in live interviews with volunteer
subjects from a nearby ... Views: 1310
The art of good conversation centers very much on your ability to ask questions and to listen attentively to the answers. You can lace the conversation with your insights, ideas, and opinions, but you perfect the art and skill of conversation by perfecting the art and skill of asking good, ... Views: 1300
These days, it’s sort of become a trend for brides to hire a wedding DJ in Melbourne for their special day. This increased demand has resulted in more and more individuals trying their luck in this profession. But an increase in the number of these professionals has not necessarily meant an ... Views: 1280
ales Training is the only way we can improve our game.Numerous individuals see sales deals as the best method for acquiring boundless pay. Truth be told, 7 out of 10 business people who were talked with why they favored sales deals as their activity, they have fought that in sales deals, they ... Views: 1277
Do you find that your relationship with certain folks is in a holding pattern or has subtly degraded, and no matter what you do, interactions keep heading toward the Vortex of Nebula?
Look at this list and see if any of these describe the sort of change or changes you've sensed within the last ... Views: 1247
The Art of Active Listening
There is an old German proverb that says “No man has learned to speak well until he has first learned to hold his tongue.” But many of us are so used to speaking with others throughout the course of a day, and so eager to get our opinions heard, that we tend to ... Views: 1230
The art of good conversation centers very much on your ability to ask questions and to listen attentively to the answers.
You can lace the conversation with your insights, ideas, and opinions, but you perfect the art and skill of conversation by perfecting the art and skill of asking good, ... Views: 1229
As a gift for the holidays and for the New Year, I want to give you something I consider far more important than achieving resolutions. When you master successful communication, you have the principal tool for building exceptional relationships.
The dictionary defines communication as “a ... Views: 1217
Social networking is now very present in our day-to-day activities. Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram are already part of the life of the majority. It is an irrefutable reality. Therefore, I want to share with you some short and beautiful quotes which you can use as your WhatsApp Status ... Views: 1203
One of the most important traits of all motivators at work is consideration. Employees report that the best managers they ever had were people who cared about them as people and as friends. These managers took the time to ask them questions about their lives, and to listen patiently while they ... Views: 1200
The different sorts of online auction is straight auction, reserve auction, Dutch auction, personal auction, overstock auction. An english auction online is known as as absolute auction, rising price auction, English auction, forward auction, reserve price auction, standard auction, Yankee ... Views: 1186
What does ADHD medication do?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD medications are effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD in the majority of children as well as adults. Medical research shows that medication is the preferred treatment for ADHD. If you are like I was when they ... Views: 1164
Use Silence as a Leadership Strategy
Silence, yes, silence, is a powerful leadership tool. There are many adages about silence such as “he who speaks first loses,” or “silence is golden” which comes from a longer phrase “speech is silver, silence is golden,” placing a much greater value on ... Views: 1150
Listening is a crucial skill for success in business and in life. If we listen to others, we show them respect, we learn to understand their points of view and we help to build our relationships.
Here are 5 more ways to improve your listening skills:
1. Show empathy. Empathy means that ... Views: 1127
Communication:
1: A process by which information is exchanged between individuals
through a common system of symbols, signs or behavior.
2. Personal rapport (a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding,
or empathy that makes communication possible or easy.)
-Merriam ... Views: 1111
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Or
Are you confused on choosing the right keyboard learning method that fits your needs?
Read below. This article is for you.
Generally, there are two means of learning keyboard - online learning or attending keyboard classes nearby your ... Views: 1107
Introduction
When most people hear about public speaking, they are afraid. The sight of speaking before a live audience terrifies such people because they are afraid to be judged. The interesting thing about life is that as long as you are an adult, you will have to deliver a speech before ... Views: 1071
People want to be listened to. If they feel that their feedback is important to you, they would trust you and eventually, you have them for keeps. So being an active listener is one of the steps to skyrocket your business. While it is not easy to be that great listener that people are looking ... Views: 1046
It is a typical practice these days for restorative experts to recommend physiotherapy to patients with different afflictions alongside current drug.
Not just has physiotherapy helped individuals get alleviation from complex diseases all around, it has just turned out to be greater and a ... Views: 1016
In my opinion, there is no greater way to show love and devotion for our friends, family, loved ones, etc., than to truly listen to them. And by listening, I mean listening from the heart. I am sure none of you can relate to this, but I have actually had experiences of people texting DURING ... Views: 993
The radio of Malaysia acts as a place where many radio stations are hosted. The radio currently holds more than 100 stations. In its homepage it displays the top radio stations.
The radio stations update you with the latest news, trends and songs. The information about the musicians and ... Views: 982
Relative silence -
May 24, 2007
OK, now for our daily muse:
This is for listeners, and musicians alike, part in response to
comments and complaints from performers, and part just blathering.
Relative Silence
"Do what your heart tells you to do."
That's what she always told me. That loving ... Views: 975
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People Skills - by Thomas Chalmers and Michael Imani, Ph.D.
PEOPLE SKILLS
“I’ve had a wonderful evening,” Groucho Marx once said after a very dull party, “but this wasn’t it.”
Are you comfortable walking into a room full of people you don’t know? Breaking into a new circle, club or group isn’t always easy but here are a few ideas you might want to ... Views: 973
Senator John Kerry said his remark, "If you don't study hard you get stuck in Iraq," was a joke gone awry. President George W. Bush was critical, commenting to the Associated Press that "it didn't sound like a joke to me. More important, it didn't sound like a joke to the troops." What did you ... Views: 949
There are four main skills involved in learning English: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
Two of these skills - Speaking and Writing - are often referred to as “productive” skills , because you have to “produce” the words. They are also sometimes called “active” skills. When you ... Views: 945
Architecture is a fantastic subject to study, but you need to make sure you’re prepared
Are you thinking of making architecture your chosen subject when you go to university? That’s great, but you might need to understand a bit more about what you’re getting yourself in for. Even if you’re ... Views: 923