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- Your words are more powerful than you think - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackIt can be easy to say that words are just words. Once you’ve said them, it’s like they evaporate into thin air and leave no real impact on the world. This way of thinking, however, is in fact far from the truth. Once you’ve said it, there’s no taking it back. Maybe you’ll feel bad or ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - Helping to Understand Body Language re Lying, Dating and Job Interviews - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Avril BettsBODY LANGUAGE Your body language says a lot about you and has a major impact on how others see you. As such you can learn a lot from the body language of others. Body language accounts for up to 55% of how we communicate. Body language along with verbal cues can indicate a number of ...
Views: 2245 - What Never Goes Out Of Style? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Steve Scott“During my 87 years I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think.”-Bernard Baruch. It is your choice to build your character and your ability to think. They are critical to ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - Public Speaking - The Importance Of Body Language - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Dingane .Are you a confident speaker? Many may think that they are but when looking at their body language it tells a whole different story. The real problem with being a confident speaker is not how well you prepare or how well you string sentences together. Its absolutely about what you project as you ...
Views: 2228 - A Sharp Dressed Man - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Royce GomezA Sharp Dressed Man Traveling with a business man brought some unexpected revelations. However, one particularly stands out. We arrive the night before the "big meeting". You know the one you have spent weeks preparing for, the one with one of your biggest clients (a $50M plus deal), and the ...
Views: 2226 - The Top 10 Body Language Tips - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt doesn’t matter how much you know in your personal or professional life; your knowledge is quite useless, unless you know how to communicate it to others, and I don’t just mean with the words you use. I’m also talking about the nonverbal communication, or body language, that goes on in every ...
Views: 2197 - "The Eyes Have It": Using Eye Contact - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Gilda BonannoWhether you're speaking to an audience of one or many, it's important to make eye contact in order to connect. Eye contact demonstrates your willingness to connect to the audience on a personal level. It also shows that you are confident and proves that the information resides in your head, ...
Views: 2191(5 votes) - Book Review: The Secret Language of Business - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Body Language. Body Language is nonverbal, usually unconscious, communication through the use of postures, gestures, and facial expressions. Robert Phipps is the Official Guide to Body Language. The Secret Language of Business: How ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - Stand up and SMILE - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Charmaine HammondSmiling is a great stress buster and it can also change the environment around you. I have noticed the power of a smile when visiting workplaces for consulting or training projects. When the team is in their “serious mode”, it is obvious through their facial expressions (or lack of expression) ...
Views: 2181 - A Handshake does matters - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Mervyn gohSelf Empowerment by knowing the DO’S and DON’Ts of shaking hand Never underestimate a simple gesture like a handshake can play a major role in the influence on how other people look at you and in creating a positive first impression which impact the subsequent meeting. Basically, everyone ...
Views: 2175(1 vote) - Jacqueline Kennedy, Timeless Style Icon - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Diane CraigLast month, a series of conversations recorded in 1964 between Jacqueline Kennedy and Arthur Schlesinger Jr., a former Kennedy aide, was published into the latest book on the legendary first lady – and one of my favourite 20th-century style icons – titled Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic ...
Views: 2173 - Why Mindfulness 101 is a Career Saver - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Mindfulness 101 is a Lifesaver Are you curious about new scientific research on baby-easy meditation that can help overcome chronic insomnia, reduce high blood pressure, and support self-control over anxiety? Would you be interested in scientific research on how about 9 minutes of ...
Views: 2157(2 votes) - Creative Weight Loss Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Theresa MorrisIf you think the way you’ve always thought, you will always get the same result of the thoughts you’ve been thinking. Does that sound like a reasonable statement? Of course it does! But why should you be interested in the thoughts you think when it comes to creative and effective weight loss? ...
Views: 2144(2 votes) - Why you give your power away - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiFear. That’s the main reason. We fear the consequences of our power. Sometimes we fear the responsibility that comes with power. You may not feel ready to wield so much power. When you realize that you can manifest your desires quickly and definitively when you go after them directly, it’s ...
Views: 2142 - 3 Body Language Signs To Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Michael LeeKnowing how to read body language is an incredibly great advantage for you. Just by careful observance, you can actually figure out what a person is thinking; or in some cases, trying to hide. This skill alone puts you two or three steps ahead of other people. Learning how to read body ...
Views: 2106(1 vote) - True Blue Body Language - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Patti WoodWhat Distinguishes Charismatic from Credible Presidential Candidates? Barak Obama has laser-focus eye contact; Mitt Romney is tall and attractive; Giuliani smiles, gestures and laughs before he speaks. These presidential candidates have Charisma, with a capital "C." Their body language gives ...
Views: 2101(3 votes) - Your Most Trusted Advisor - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Stacey CurnowI consider my body my most trusted advisor. I think it assimilates information from the Universe that I can’t understand fully at first. You see, I know the Universe wants my best life, but sometimes I don’t heed its advice – sometimes I’m convinced I don’t even hear it. It’s like Oprah ...
Views: 2100(5 votes) - Discover Chinese Language School China - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from thomas galvinPeople beginning to learn Chinese soon discover what a difficult language it is to grasp. This difficulty is compounded by Chinese letters which are so different to our own. Interestingly, the reason for this is that these are not in fact letters, but complete words. This is known as a ...
Views: 2099 - Giving Engaging Presentations: How to Read Your Audience - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Rita RockerIn Part 1, “Is that really ME giving that confident presentation?”, I covered some of the more physical and emotional characteristics for giving a confident presentation. Let’s talk about those silent, yet very loud, signals from your audience. These are indicators that tell you if they are ...
Views: 2097 - Falling Down Is An Accident, Staying Down Is A Choice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightHave you seen a baby learn to walk? Have you heard that example time and time again? Have you learnt the lesson in it YET? Or are you still thinking that unless you can take one step to greatness everytime, then your ideas, your visions, your mission is not worth getting back up and trying ...
Views: 2080 - Look Up - Release the Happy Hormone - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comThe way we sit, stand or walk affects our mind and therefore our results. Likewise, the way we feel affects our posture and movements. “There is an inner and an outer side to everything,” as Thomas Troward said. Your Posture and Your Mood? Think about a happy and successful moment, a ...
Views: 2078 - How TEFL Accreditation Helps Students Of English Worldwide - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Robert HadIt is likely that if you are seeking a career in TEFL that you enjoy teaching. There are many reasons why a person might enjoy teaching. Part of that reason is the joy that comes from helping someone learn something. It can be difficult to properly teach a student if you haven’t had the proper ...
Views: 2062 - Never Give Out Negative Body Signal - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Mervyn gohSelf Empowerment by recognizing and avoiding negative body language signal Our body language mystically reveals far more information about our feeling than it is possible to convey verbally through conversation. All of the physical gestures we make are subconsciously interpreted by others and ...
Views: 2055(2 votes) - Eye Body Language - How To Use Eye Body Language To Build Trust and Be Liked - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Michael LeeOf all the nonverbal communication signals, eye body language is probably the most fascinating. They say the eyes are “the windows to the soul.” I agree, since your eyes pretty much reveal your inner thoughts and feelings. Even more amazing is the fact that you can use eye body ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - How to Gesture And Double Your Communicating Skills - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Gesture And Double Your Communication Skills Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension) without sounding like a dominating school teacher? If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot happier than if he says the results ...
Views: 2043(8 votes) - Did You Know Emotional Words Affect Our Judgment? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Hal WechslerDidja Know Emotional Verbs We Read Affect Our Judgment? So What How important is persuading, influencing and convincing folks to your career and relationships? For me it hits 99% because we are social animals and work with others or present what we accomplish to others. Get this: ...
Views: 2039(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Build Rapport and Ace the Interview - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Don GoodmanPeople hire people they like. So while your skills and experience are important elements to securing a job offer, just as important is your ability to build rapport that is natural and engaging with your interviewer. The rapport you establish during an interview can greatly impact the impression ...
Views: 2038 - S.M.I.L.E for Effective Networking Skills - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew ChowS.M.I.L.E Not everyone can be a natural when meeting a group of people you never met for the first time. Business networking event is always a time where the most networking-savvy person will benefit the most. You can achieve equal excellence even if you are relatively inexperienced in ...
Views: 2038 - How Can Our Body Language Give Us Away and Make Us Potential Victims? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from GARTH DELIKAN55% of any message we give out is “unconscious” and we are constantly giving out these signals on a regular and daily basis and other people are “reading” our body language all the time. Think about it. How many times do you make a judgement on someone you’ve just met, whether it be positive ...
Views: 2032(3 votes) - Body Langauge & Dating: How to Send Signals that Support You - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Charly EmeryIs your body language aligned with the message you want to send? On The Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda, body language expert Janine Driver weighed on the silent yet significant signals speed daters were sending each other at a Professionals in the City speed dating event. As you’ve probably ...
Views: 2019 - Caues of Stress At Work - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Luka MalgajStress is a major risk factor in almost every ailment you can think of, and yet millions around the globe lead a life of great stress. Of all the reasons that contribute to stress, work and workload is a major contributor. The two main reasons for people to feel stressed at work are – overload ...
Views: 2019(7 votes) - The 4 Grim Facts Of Life About Body Language: Don’t Go Into Your Next Meeting Until You Memorize Them - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the story about body language? Nonverbal expressions of the human body are silent signals that say a lot. The important thing to know about body language is this: It is louder than you think! Presentation skills training would not be complete without addressing effective body ...
Views: 2000 - Let Your Body Talk - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHave you paid attention to your body language and the message it sends out to others and to yourself? Have you wondered why at times people react very differently to you than you expect or the intent of what your message was? You might notice that you reacted negatively to a message that ...
Views: 1999 - Listen To the Hand - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lavinia PlonkaListen To the Hand Whether you were taught to fold your hands on your lap, hold your hands behind your back, or shove them in your pockets, you won’t be able to avoid the fact that your hands are communicating all the time. After many years of debate, researchers have finally agreed with ...
Views: 1981 - What makes agood leader - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveen benWhat Makes A Good Leader? 7 Essential Skills Of Leadership. What makes a good leader? 7 Essential skills of leadership. Leadership skills are, within you. Leader is the person, who nurtures the leadership qualities, available within him. Leadership is nothing but, fulfillment of, innate ...
Views: 1943 - Your Message not Your Words - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Eneida PintoWhether you are involved in public speaking, sales, presentations, training, or any other profession requiring you to convey a concept to another person, the goal should be to emotionally charge the room with the energy of your topic. The words you use are not as relevant as the feelings you ...
Views: 1936(2 votes) - Body Language during an Interview- Interview Tips - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Resume onLess than 10 percent of communication comes from the words and rest from your body languages. So it’s important to play attention to body language during an Interview. Hence proved by old adage –“it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it” still holds meaning, even if you are not talking. From ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - Body Language during an Interview- Interview Tips - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2015 from Resume onLess than 10 percent of communication comes from the words and rest from your body languages. So it’s important to play attention to body language during an Interview. Hence proved by old adage –“it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it” still holds meaning, even if you are not talking. From ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - Assertiveness explained - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Mohamed FaroukSelf confidence is a nothing but a reflection of your beliefs about yourself. If you see yourself as skilled, strong and capable you will feel confident while if you believe that you are worthless, helpless or weak then you will never feel confident. One of the skills that can help you feel ...
Views: 1924(3 votes) - The Eyes Have It - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from WEE DILTSLearn the Power of Eye Contact What is eye contact? Several popular definitions are: 1. Eye contact is one of the most important nonverbal channels you have for communicating and connecting with others. 2. Defined as a meeting of the eyes between two people expresses meaningful nonverbal ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - Look Great, Feel Great - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Shae HollandMost of us were raised to always make sure we have (and wear) clean socks and underwear. As it turns out, there might be more to that advice than simple good hygiene. Recent research suggests that the quality of your clothing can have a direct effect upon your self perception and overall mental ...
Views: 1915 - Is Your Body telling tales On You? - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Jane WoodsYour words may be saying one thing but your body may be giving out a completely different message! Most of us are very fluent in reading body language even if we don’t realise it. The actual words that someone uses only account for about 7% of the message we receive with over the half the ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - The Secret Power Of Rhythm - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Dan LissAncient calendars consisted of 13 months, or moon cycles, in a year with a very even rhythm to them. A four week cycle when the moon goes from dark waxing to full to waning to dark again. Some people speculate that church changed the calendars to the Gregorian calendar in 1582 which gave us the ...
Views: 1906 - 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: 1884 - What's Your Body Saying? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2007 from Noelle NelsonYou're sitting in a meeting at work--things have been going well, the team adopted a number of your ideas, the boss nodded your way and said, "Good work!" But then, when it was time to put the team together to present the project to the client, guess who was left out of the mix? You! Again. You ...
Views: 1880 - English Learning Tips for Different People - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from barra znaggMany people are willing to live or travel in a foreign country where you can have lots of foreign friends. There are also many people who are willing to become a diplomat which owns good eloquence and a prominent status. In fact, you can completely make your dreams come true through some effort ...
Views: 1871 - Are You Grounded? - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Doris JeanetteThe electricity in your wall socket has to be grounded to function properly and safely. In addition, things like your computer have to be safely plugged in and grounded. This is true for you too! You have to be grounded to function properly and safety. According to Barbara Brennan in her ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Rules for Public speaking - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from mike haydenMandy*, a bright, attractive professional woman, had a fear of speaking in front of groups. Recognizing that her feelings of vulnerability and self-consciousness were limiting her potential, she showed up for a presentation skills class filled with trepidation. When speaking in public, it is ...
Views: 1853(6 votes) - More Pleasure Please! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Darlene DowningLet’s talk about pleasure, shall we? How would you like a little more pleasure in your life? Or maybe ALOT? Pleasure’s an interesting topic, and it brings up mixed feelings for most of us. Let me ask you, when you think about pleasure, what comes first to your mind? Is pleasure something ...
Views: 1823 - 8 Most Common Excuses People Make While They Give Up - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Maria LawsonDo you often make excuses when you’re not able to achieve a certain set goal? You are not alone! A survey report by the Statistic Brain Research Institute shows that a shocking 92 percent of people set New Year goals, but never achieve them. This is probably true not only of New Year ...
Views: 1809 - Awareness of the Physical Essential for Intervening in Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Renee BarnowOur bodies contain a wealth of information from which we can learn. I explored expanding my awareness of body data in a setting that was highly conducive to the flow of learning with the Pacific Ocean as part of the scenery and sounds outside our window walled classroom. I spent 26 class hours ...
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