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***Are We A Civil Society? - by Norma Hollis ***Perhaps Autism is a Spiritual Experience- The easiest ways to annoy your audience - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2018 from Bennie NaudeI recently did a poll where I asked participants which speaker/presenter behaviours they find most annoying or off-putting. Here’s what they said: 1. Talking for long periods of time without a break or engaging the audience. 2. Talking too fast. 3. Using language (concepts. ...
Views: 14 - The one thing that is virtually guaranteed to kill any presentation - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Bennie NaudeThere are many ways to sink a presentation: ** Standing with your back to the audience ** Droning on and on and on (and on) ** Waffling and rambling ** Having information-overload slides ** Being arrogant and superior ** Moving around like a tennis ball at Wimbledon These can all ...
Views: 14 - 5 Reasons to use flipcharts over PowerPoint - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2018 from Bennie NaudePOWERPOINT SLIDES It seems that PowerPoint has become the standard when presenting, especially in the corporate world. This despite the fact that most slides are as boring as the screen they’re displayed on, with way too much information. No wonder there’s a collective sigh in the audience ...
Views: 14 - Successful Startups Know How to Motivate Top Software Developers - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2018 from melisa joeleoSuccessful Startups Know How to Motivate Top Software Developers There’s an 87 percent employment rate among software developers. On average, there are five jobs for every software developer, according to a study by VentureBeat. The demand for software talent is still on the ...
Views: 88 - Dr. Romance on: Getting To Yes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: The average person pays more attention to what he or she's saying or thinking about than what he or she is hearing, or how his or her words are "landing" on the other person. This self-involvement gets worse during an argument. You can become a much more effective ...
Views: 126(1 vote) - HOW TO ASK WITHOUT BLAMING - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2018 from Sara Fabian“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: 175 - Why it is Very Important for Managers to be Good at Public Presentation - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Steven StasczakSome portion of the principle errand of a director is to pass data to his/her staff, bosses, business accomplices, investors or general society. Data is control and for an association has an effect regarding disappointment and achievement. One can't prevail as an administrator or manager in the ...
Views: 235 - As a Public Speaker, Can You Hold Your Audience’s Attention ? - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Steven StasczakEven if you consider yourself a confident public speaker, one that has no problem speaking in front of an audience or group the question is can you truly reach them? Many public speakers or presenters can get up in front of an audience and blaze right through their prepared speech or ...
Views: 221 - Yes, it is Easier Speaking in Front of an Audience that you Think! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Steven StasczakRegardless of whether you're speaking in front of an audience of people of businessmen or your cohorts, the impact is the same. The greater part of your arrangement flies out the window, your knees thump together and you should drive yourself to make that big appearance. Open talking is a ...
Views: 458 - How to Be a Good Team Leader for Workplace Success - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Steven StasczakThere are numerous things that a good team leader to learn rapidly amid a great time. The fundamental one is the manner by which to end up plainly a good team leader, since that will be of imperative significance for your business. There are some extremely important prerequisites that you should ...
Views: 487 - Communication: Is It A Good Idea To Have Positive Expectations? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to order their favourite meal, and this was at a restaurant that they have been to before, there is a storing chance that they will be looking forward to the moment when this food arrives and eating it. In this example, it could be said that their expectations won’t have much of an ...
Views: 563 - ***Become Good at Asking Questions by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2018 from Judi MoreoIf you are looking for great conversation starters, use questions as your means. Questions are easy because they get the other person talking. They also show that you have taken the time to think about the conversation itself. It’s unlikely you would come up with good questions if you ...
Views: 433 - The Only Unwinnable Conflict Worth Trying to Win - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from William CottringerThe Only Unwinnable Conflict Worth Trying to Win By Bill Cottringer “There is one conflict that will never go away until we either figure out how to communicate past it or die trying. This conflict involves arguing for the beliefs and truths we are most certain about.” ~The Author. ...
Views: 463 - Check Your Assumptions Before Taking Action - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2017 from Bill LamptonLife as a graduate student at Ohio University would have been demanding enough my first year without that inconsiderate neighbor in the building behind me. Every night while my wife and two small children were trying to get to sleep, this guy took his dog “Deal” out for an evening walk. For ...
Views: 578 - “So what do you do?” — 4 surprisingly effective ways to answer a cliché - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Andy KayDon't you hate it when you're in a situation where you have to get into that decades-long worn-out social interaction routine of "So what do you do"? I do. "So what do you do?" is the discount pasta of small-talking. We've all heard it 1000 times too many, and while it might've had a ...
Views: 604 - Three Beatitudes for Better Communication - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from William CottringerThree Beatitudes for Better Communication By Bill Cottringer “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw. I first heard this simple but profound prescription for better communication below, used as a beginning and ...
Views: 628 - Article On Christmas - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from waqas ali aliChristmas Party Games For Families last day on earth "There is no way to escape gracefully from Christmas" writes to JB (young and brilliant journalist), Jorge Bustos. And he adds: "It is not the brother-in-law, but our tenacious memory of aged children who inevitably remember snow and tinsel, ...
Views: 578 - Leaders Speakers Facilitates Public Speaking Workshop for Charlotte Graduate Program - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from Steven StasczakLeaders Speakers, a leadership soft skills training company located in Charlotte NC was requisitioned to facilitate one of their 2 day Master Presentations Workshops last week on October 13-14, 2017. The Childress Klein School of Real Estate is located at the UNCC campus at 320 E. 9th Street ...
Views: 618 - How to Get Back Into Dating - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Jason FriedmanWhenever you sign up for an online dating service, you’ve taken the initial step in trying to find a potential date, and perhaps more by utilizing a technological and logical profile system. You’re now in control of choosing a person for a potential date by viewing a profile of that individual. ...
Views: 575 - Be Remarkably Different - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur unique skills and talents make us irresistible. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the ...
Views: 587 - Innovative Tips to Speak English with American accent - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Zeus AcademySpeaking American English is entirely different from knowing to speak that language. Many of us think that we are pretty good in speaking American English. But while interacting with American customers or while speaking in workplace, "American accent" becomes overwhelming. While surveying the ...
Views: 664 - How to Increase Cooperation with Team Building Activities for Work - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Steven StasczakTeam building activities for work are overlooked as a way to improve cooperation among employees just as a you don’t think your car is due for a tune up even though you notice that you are not getting the performance you once got. Most companies think that somehow issues of cooperation and ...
Views: 805 - How to Increase Cooperation with Team Building Activities for Work - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Steven StasczakTeam building activities for work are overlooked as a way to improve cooperation among employees just as a you don’t think your car is due for a tune up even though you notice that you are not getting the performance you once got. Most companies think that somehow issues of cooperation and ...
Views: 744 - Study Shows Seventy Percent Say Public Speaking Presentations Critical - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Steven StasczakAmericans Agree Public Speaking Presentations Skills Important Seventy percent of employed Americans agree that presentation skills and how to deliver public speaking presentations are critical to their success at work, according to a popular cloud-based presentation platform company. A ...
Views: 748 - Setting Goals for Self Improvement Will Bring Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2017 from Steven StasczakIt is often easy to forget exactly how important setting goals is to self improvement. We can have lofty ambitions for changing or improving who we are, but if we don’t begin the journey with one step as Confucius once said and then break it down into smaller plans, the journey might begin to ...
Views: 809 - 20 Years Later I'd Say the Same Thing - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Bill LamptonYou have heard from authors, coaches, and consultants that in order to grow professionally we need to stay flexible, change our opinions, and embrace new strategies. While I agree with that concept generally, recently I realized that now I would say exactly what I said in 1997 when I listed the ...
Views: 622 - Grace Under Fire: How to Strategically Handle Online Haters - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Jay BaerHumans have always been intrigued by spectator sports. From gladiatorial bouts to the Super Bowl, we eagerly watch and respond to conflict. We get the same thrill from social media, where customer service has taken center stage. Consider the recent brouhaha United Airlines faced after ...
Views: 1271 - Eating Humble Pie Strengthens Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerProving that we're oh so right or smart may be a way to nourish our egos, but there's a better way to foster a great relationship. Buy setting our ego aside, i.e., by being humble, we make room for the other person to flourish. Humility means accepting the truth that you are not always right, ...
Views: 751 - Adroit Sap Academy - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Manoj Kumar/What is SAP ? SAP ERP is enterprise resource planning software developed by the German company SAP SE. SAP ERP incorporates the key business functions of an organization. The latest version (SAP ERP 6.0) was made available in 2006. The most recent Enhancement Package (EHP8) for SAP ERP 6.0 was ...
Views: 745 - How to Improve Your Communication Skills: 6 Tactics - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2017 from Nicole BoyerWhen it comes to communication, many people don’t realize how important this skill is to succeed in life. Every human being needs to communicate with others and needs to know how to say the things he/she wants to say in order to express their feelings and needs. Being able to express things ...
Views: 1260 - The Secret to Giving an Effective Presentation with PowerPoint - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Steven StasczakMost people have a fear of speaking in public, but when tasked to give an effective presentation by power point they feel a little more at ease. The reason is that they now have the information they are going to present at hand. This can be a double edge sword because the presenter in this ...
Views: 874 - Can an Online Algebra Tutor Supplement In-Person Tutoring? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2017 from Stephanie FrascoFor many high school students and college freshmen, algebra is the first “tough math class” and it can be a whopper. It’s a rough immersion, and often required for graduation. The odds of a student being matched with the best teacher for them are slim to none. Worse, algebra is usually a ...
Views: 845 - Body Language Affects Your Public Speaking Presentation - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2017 from Steven StasczakBody language and gestures account for a whopping 55% of any type of conversation or public presentation that you perform. Vocal expression 38% and your words are only 8% ! Gestures are important for many reasons including coordinating comprehension centers of the brain. If your gestures are ...
Views: 748 - Beware of Unchecked Assumptions - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Bill LamptonConsider how CEO Marvin could create confusion, inefficiency, and possibly ill feelings at his workplace if he just acted on his assumptions without verifying them. Here are examples: GIVING INSTRUCTIONS Marvin tells Marie, his executive assistant, “I want you to give me some information ...
Views: 767 - Kill Gossip So it Won't Kill Your Career - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2017 from Bill Lampton“Did you hear that our department is going to suffer a huge budget cutback?” “Guess what our beloved boss has decided to do next.” “Sure seems like Marvin is getting plenty of phone calls that aren’t from his wife.” Yes, these comments represent one of the most sinister threats to your ...
Views: 738 - 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: 1217 - ***The Answer to The Question Asked Most Often - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Judi MoreoThroughout my 25+ years of public speaking and training, there is one question that I get asked more than any other. That question is “How do I say No?” Why do we have trouble with this? When we were children, we didn’t have a problem with it. It is only as we have grown older that we can’t ...
Views: 797 - 5 Things You Can Learn About Nonverbal Communication from Sherlock Holmes - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from Rosa ChillisCareer advice-- by Rosa Chillis on March 21, 2014 Republished on January 19, 2017 5 Things You Can Learn About Nonverbal Communication from Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes was the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), Scottish physician and writer. In all ...
Views: 1088 - Four reasons to choose T-Mobile Prepaid Plan - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2017 from deepa dhingraWhen it comes to mobile phones, there are several options available to choose from. And, similar is the case with mobile plans and deals. In the last few years, an increasing number of people are switching to prepaid deals because of the advantages associated with them. As new prepaid deals ...
Views: 698 - How to be More Persuasive for a Successful Presentation - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Steven StasczakMost people who deliver their presentations in the workplace will spend their time looking to impress their bosses, work peers, committees, and customers and so on. The presenters will have the information pertinent to their subject of discussion and illustrate with power point or some other ...
Views: 668 - More data added to T-Mobile Prepaid Plans - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from deepa dhingraSince the year 2013, T-Mobile has taken the postpaid mobile plans market by storm offering customers the most affordable and tempting deals. However, the good news, now, is for those who are using T-Mobile prepaid plans in the country. Keeping in pace with ever-evolving times, the company has ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - Articulate Without Antagonizing People - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Mrinal DevThere is often a disconnect between what we say and what people understand. Part of the reason is perspective. Your perspective of an issue and that of your associate, colleague, boss, or junior may not be the same. Everyone’s perception of any issue is tainted by their own social status, ...
Views: 710 - How to Be a Successful Freelancer | Speedy essay - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Eddie ColinBeing a freelancer is a way to break the status quo to provide our own work without relying partly bureaucratic and heavy chains of command that what they do is limit our creativity and motivation structures. Obviously I do not mean that there should not be large companies, but for some types ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Mastering Tone - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Yvette BethelEmotions operate like a virus, traveling from person to person, creating a collage of feelings. When emotions are allowed to flow unabated, they can cause a virus that connects with the team that can be productive or unconstructive. Your tone of voice amounts to how you say what you have to ...
Views: 657 - Understanding Your Teen: The Introvert Versus Extrovert Equation - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonI have two sons, and they are both great boys. They don’t get into trouble, are doing well in school, and have close ties to friends, family, and community. I am proud of them every day, and I have enjoyed watching them grow. Especially as they are both so very different from one another. ...
Views: 676 - On Becoming a Good Public Speaker - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Steven StasczakWhen most people think of public speaking or becoming a public speaker or simply giving a presentation at work they think they have to come off with the talent of a Joel Osteen or a powerful corporate executive. Yes those people do possess a type of presence and charisma along with a powerful ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - The Advantages of Outside Trainers for Companies to Consider - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Steven StasczakEmployee training is one of a business owner’s or manager’s top priorities and can pay some of the highest dividends in terms of productivity and profitability as well as leading to greater customer satisfaction. There are such companies that can provide training services to other businesses, ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - Communication: Is It Important To Be Consistent? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about the people they are closest to, they are likely to think about their family and/or friends. When they start to think about them, it might not take very long for them to feel good. On one hand, there are going to be the experiences they have shared together, and on ...
Views: 713 - December 2016 Earth Spirit Journal: The Cycle is Almost Over - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Journal. Our intention is to remind you our readers, friends and connections we are all part of a much larger, ever evolving community bringing balance between Father Sky and Mother Earth, and within ourselves. Pleased 2016 is almost over? Have you created your ...
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