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Words are Just Words - By John La Valle- Crafting a Powerful Persuasive Presentation - by Submitted on May 26, 2020 from Pamela WigglesworthWhen it comes to meeting people and presenting in person, you are in a good position to ‘read the room’, to get a sense of how your information is or isn’t being accepted. You can see first-hand the nuances of body language, facial gestures and signs of disengagement of people looking at their ...
Views: 170 - Psychological Power Points of Effective Writing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2020 from William CottringerPsychological Power Points of Effective Writing by Bill Cottringer “Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.” ~Virginia Woolf. Earlier on in my prison administration career, a colleague, Herb Gross, ...
Views: 188 - Why You Should Never Go Overtime With Your Speech or Presentation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Steven StasczakWe all have internal clocks in our heads and when your clock says “times up” your brain will disconnect from the input it is receiving. I attend Church on regular basis and of course there is a sermon midway through the mass. Our Monsignor would broadcast from the pulpit for about 15 minutes at ...
Views: 339 - What to Learn From Rejection in Job Interview | Receptix - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2020 from dong haYes, a rejection in an interview hurts and it always will. But it is not the end of the world and is not supposed to hold you back forever. It is but obvious that people sweat at the thought of job interviews. And when rejection follows the interview, people tend to take it personally. But you ...
Views: 267 - You Must Use These Three Components if You Want to Persuade Your Audience - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2020 from Steven StasczakThe mission or plan of giving a presentation is to sell your audience. Just as in a sales call, you have a strategy which includes a fact finding (asking questions to provide the right solution) presentation and a close to win your prospect’s business. The same goes for a presentation although ...
Views: 418 - Three Keys to Listening Actively - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from James Mapes“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” ― Ernest Hemingway Communication—particularly loving communication—is a two-way street, the second means of setting the stage for it is active listening. Listening is much more than just sitting still and looking at the ...
Views: 301 - Critical Thinking: Does The Establishment Control People By Keeping Them In A State Of Confusion? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor a very long time, the establishment was able to control what most people could or couldn’t find out about. There were many ways that this took place, with some being more obvious than others. One way was via the creation of a school curriculum that only taught certain things. Two other ...
Views: 361 - How To Sell With Class And Still Make Out Like a Bandit - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyI don’t care if you sell online, offline, or on the sideline….you should pay close attention to the following lesson. Why? Two reasons: (1) Because I’m a well-respected author, teacher, and email copywriter who should be heard and obeyed. Do I even need to give you the other ...
Views: 460 - One Big, Hairy Reason Why Prospects Don’t Pony Up - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyHiya! Today, I’m in a good mood. And, I’m feeling a little more generous than usual. So here’s the dealio: Huh? What’s that? No, no, no! I’m not going to be giving away any of my products. (I said I’m in a good mood and feeling a little generous. I did not say I’m losing my ...
Views: 471 - How To Sell More Ethically By Modeling Con Artists - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyIf you, dear subscriber, promote a product or service, then you are, essentially, a salesperson. And if you want to become a wildly successful business owner, you must learn, no… not learn…you must master sales. If not you, then some dude or dudette in your business must be that master ...
Views: 613 - A ‘Life Truism’ That Keeps Marketers Broke as a Joke - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyDear subscriber… I have a little tale to tell you. Normally, my stories are entertaining, instructive, or somewhat inspiring. Not today. Today’s story is none of the above. Actually, it’s a little entertaining, but it sure as hell isn’t instructive or inspirational. However, it ...
Views: 492 - Use These Almost Magical Three Words to Become More Persuasive - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Bill LamptonUSE THESE 3 WORDS TO BECOME MUCH MORE PERSUASIVE You may have made career changes that challenged you in unprecedented ways. That happened for me when I left my Speech Communication faculty position at the University of Georgia to become a development officer—a softer way of saying fund ...
Views: 448 - NINE KEYS TO ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH COMMUNICATION (PART 2)) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2019 from James MapesCommunication: 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: 557 - An Ancient Persuasion Secret For The Digital Marketer - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Kelvin DorseyDear reader, I ain't just whistlin' dixie when I say this persuasion secret is ancient. No sir. This persuasion dates back to 384 B.C. But, more importantly, this persuasion secret is just as relevant (and effective) today as it was back then. You see, over the years, many ...
Views: 485 - Communicating with Style - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Dr. Connie StomperIt's easy for us to assume that other people do things the same way we do, but in many areas of life, including communication, people have very different styles. Understanding these differences can go a long way to assure that our communications are effective. While there are many systems for ...
Views: 424 - 1 Simple Key To Creating Influence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2018 from Ronny PrasadWhen I was the lead trainer of an organisation called Speak To Influence, we traveled the country, delivering staff training to medium/large companies. We taught the attendees of our training sessions how to be influential while communicating (be it one-to-one communication or ...
Views: 638 - Having Big Brother Define Your 'Best Interest' Is Dangerous Territory - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Per BylundGoogle recently slapped a fresh coat of paint on Gmail, its ubiquitous email platform, to incorporate a host of new tools. Among these updates is a "nudge" feature, which provides Gmail's 1.2 billion users with gentle reminders when they fail to respond to emails from their regular contacts in a ...
Views: 1477 - Sales Training Equals Success for Your Company's Bottom Line - by Submitted on May 28, 2018 from Steven Stasczakales 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: 784 - Business Visibility: 3 Ways to Help Your Potential Customers Find You - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanYou can have the best business in the world, but if customers cannot find you, what’s the point? Establishing a market niche and attracting customers who are looking for your services is the top goal for most companies. If they don’t have a marketing or advertising department, they will usually ...
Views: 895 - 12 Ways to Complain Without Being Rude - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Marilyn VinchyChances are good that at some point, you’ll want to complain about something. It could be a cold meal, a faulty touch-screen or a holiday from hell. Whatever the reason, there’s no point in doing it unless you’re going to win. We’ve put together these tips to show you how. Follow these tips ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - 3 Signs You Need Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Steven StasczakHow many of you out there say that you have the innate ability to speak in front of an audience? How many of you out there will honestly admit that you have some sort of trepidation speaking in front of an audience? How many of you feel that you have the ability and power to persuade an audience ...
Views: 1220 - Instant Impact: 5 Keys to a Confident First Impression - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Dixie SomersMost of us want to make a good first impression when it comes to any new situation, business or personal. Fortunately, making a good impression doesn’t require you to be anybody else but the best version of yourself. This alone should make you rest easy. It’s important that you learn to polish ...
Views: 1135 - Zero Investment Innovation: A New Need for Education - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Pradeepta NayakWhen people in their everyday life and work feel that they are not individually responsible for the lack of movement, growth, or development, it does not augur well for a progressive and healthy society. And, if the education sector is the victim of this vacuum, our future may have been taken ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - A Public Speaking Technique That Will Have a Lasting Effect on Your Audience - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Steven StasczakContrary to what many may think, repetition is an essential public speaking technique that you need to master if you want your audience to remember your presentation. Usually any presentation regardless of length can be boiled down to just 3 or 4 main points or even less. By skillfully repeating ...
Views: 1744 - Maintain Audience Attention with 3 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2017 from Bill LamptonBusiness leaders often ask me this: “How can I sustain the audience’s attention throughout my speech?” They go on to say: “Most audiences will be courteous enough to give the speaker a fair chance by listening closely for the first few minutes. Yet after that, I see their attention weakening. ...
Views: 1783 - 3 Steps to Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Jeanne HendersonMotivation is the flow of energy that moves us into action. This energy comes from the crystal clear thoughts of what we truly want, what our heart connection is. This powerful flow of energy comes from the feelings generated by our clearest thoughts. When we master the ability to focus on ...
Views: 1275 - The Art of Influencing Others - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Rana Kordahi -Limitlessminds Training and Coaching1. They Need to like You If people don’t like you then they won’t respect you. If they won’t respect you then it may be difficult for them to believe anything you have to say. Rapport is the power to influence. It’s a first and a must. People generally make up their minds about you when they ...
Views: 1713(3 votes) - What are the 3 biggest mistakes when pitching the media? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Christina DavesI have been really fortunate to have had and continue to have tremendous success when pitching the media (appearing in over 250+ media outlets, including national television and publications). I’ve also had amazing success with being able to interview top people in the media to get their ...
Views: 1233 - How Do People Build Billion Dollar Companies? - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Lucas ThomasThey Bring People into Their World. Questions. Have you ever been sucked into another world? Feeling it was so real, you escape the confines of this reality to feel like you were there? Breathing it? Living it? Escapism. Statements. This process and how you feel is ...
Views: 1411 - Will I Get My Ex Boyfriend Back - How To Get My Ex Boyfriend Back When He Has Moved On - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldWill I get my ex boyfriend back; Trying to get back together with your ex is a very difficult thing for anybody after a break up. If you are in this position, most likely there were mistakes made by both of you that led up to this break up. If you say that you did nothing to cause this, then you ...
Views: 1409 - Secret #9 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from John Di LemmeO: Over-Delivering When you go out of your way to show that you value a client, you’re over-delivering. And over-delivering is a key part of achieving success in business. I routinely over-deliver for my students, as I actively listen to what they want at my events. For example, they like ...
Views: 1618 - Get Better Results Through Constructive Customer Complaints - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Bill LamptonIf you are dissatisfied with a product or service, impulse prompts you to fight back when you contact customer service. In anger, you might accuse and threaten the company representative. If you have tried that approach, you know that you are likely to alienate the frontline individual who could ...
Views: 1695 - Does Feng Shui Fuel McDonalds’ Success - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffDo restaurants and fast food establishments use Feng Shui or at least some of its principles when designing a successful profitable business? Absolutely yes! Here is how can you apply that information to your own home so you can experience less stress, better relationships and more ...
Views: 2306 - Nice People Have Strong Convictions, They Can Surprise You - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Frank HealyHave you ever known someone who was so nice that it was hard to believe they were real? Usually these are the people who are pleasant and nice in all circumstances, even where others would be upset. They seem to accept you and everyone without condition. Perhaps surprisingly, many of these ...
Views: 2688 - 3 Positive Ways to Cure Customer Rage - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2013 from Joey FaucetteAccording to a survey conducted by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, about half of all American households experience customer service-related problems. Over two-thirds of those customers were “very” or “extremely upset” about the company response when they complained. ...
Views: 1808 - Let Viewers See More Through Sharing a Greater Artistic Vision - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellArtists have long held a privileged role in society, allowing them to spend more time “seeing” what is going on than do most others. In addition, artists’ perspectives have often been sought by those who want to transcend the mundane to draw closer to the sublime. As a result, a greater ...
Views: 1599 - Personal Development Training – How To Influence People - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Ewen ChiaYou probably have seen other people influence their way to getting what they want. Do you want to be like them? Check out this personal development training that I have for you today. I believe you will be shocked at some of the things you will learn here. Before I continue, I need to mention ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - The Art of Persuasion in Sales - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Len D'InnocenzoThe right selling words, actions and techniques will help you influence actions. You might know how much your company needs your program or solution, but it's up to you to convince them. Salespeople who know how to paint an irresistible picture of their product or service, or how to reassure ...
Views: 2206 - Pump Up Your Persuasive Powers - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Arnold SanowPump up Your Persuasive Powers! Arnold Sanow – www.arnoldsanow.com The art of persuasion is the ability to gain trust. It’s cultivated when someone believes you’re honestly communicating with them, and that you understand their needs. This is influenced by a complex combination of factors, ...
Views: 1894 - Top 3 Ways to Become a Better Listener - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Eduard EzeanuDo you want to have a stronger social impact on others? Then become a better listener and better able to understand other people’s perspective. There are 3 very effective ways to do this. Listening skills play a crucial role in building quality relationships with others. It is through good ...
Views: 1833 - Mastering Subconscious Persuasion To Attain Everything You Want - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Greg FrostThe subconscious persuasion is a matter of great importance because if you master it, it could help you out of numerous unfavorable situations. Well, different people use different methods of persuasion to get others do the things they want done, from the use of excessive force, a cajoling tone ...
Views: 1776 - Dr. Romance on: No Cooperation? Solve It Yourself! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: What do you do after you have tried everything and your partner, friend, child or colleague still won't negotiate? In previous articles, like “Asking for What you Want,” “Couples Can Cooperate for Success” and “Gentle Persistence” we’ve explored a lot of ...
Views: 1948 - How to Close Powerfully - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Lisa SasevichRecently I’ve shown you how to get comformation product, mentorship, etc. Today I’m going share with you three principles for a powerful close so that you can inspire on-the-spot action in your ideal clients—those people who are perfectly matched to you—without being salesy. You can give them ...
Views: 1882 - Ask for the order without feeling “Yucky” - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Lisa SasevichSo many people tell me that they feel “yucky” when attempting to close a sale. They don’t want to feel that way and they don’t want their prospects to feel yucky either! The key to erasing that concern is what you do before you make your irresistible offer. And this is: Give them a ton of ...
Views: 1857 - The Great Crime: Have You Committed It? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from David OrmanThey are upset. Really upset. Others are avoiding you. They will walk out of their way or around. Some downright mock you. Not to your face, mind you. That one plays it cool and aloof. Cold shoulder treatment. The ones hanging out in the corner are the catty ones. Wait until you hear ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Most Online Thought Leaders Are Self Made - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOnline thought leaders are 'dubbed' as such simply because their words tend to carry more influence within many social communities! These people are always sharing information that more times then not reflects topics of interest to those they are addressing! The question is have these people ...
Views: 1584 - Using Online Social Sites To Boost Your Influence - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOnline social sites have become a popular destination for many businesses and individuals in terms of generating traffic! In part this is due to the discouraging pace with which search engines change their algorithms! However it can not be ignored that some of the most popular social networking ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Building a Sphere of Influence To Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from TJ PhilpottBuilding a sphere of influence using social media tools and sites online is relatively easy to do if you know how! With all the fall-out from the last round of Google algorithm changes, many feel the best way to be marketing your business is using social media whenever possible! In this way ...
Views: 1907 - 5 Things Thought Leaders Do - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from TJ PhilpottInternet thought leaders are admired and even envied for their seemingly natural ability to build traffic to their site with just a comment or quote! These people tend to stand out at many of the top social networking sites we all seem to frequent online! The question being addressed here today ...
Views: 1838(2 votes) - Reminder that I am not a Puppeteer - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonAt the office, I have been working with a few different departments on scoping out a project. I was warned that one department was going to push back on my proposal. And it was suggested that I might consider a plan B. As predicted, the one department did push back. So, I setup several ...
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