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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Importance of Computer Training - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from John MahoneyComputer training services are where a student learns by executing special training programs on a computer relating to their occupation. Computer training is especially effective for training people to use computer applications because the program can be integrated with the applications so that ...
Views: 1934 - 5 Tips To Handle Automated Phone Systems - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Christy MyerIt is also essential to keep the automated phone system better to perform the system. The automated phone system gives security to the system. There are different types of system so it needs to operate based on the specifications. Here are the tips to handle the automated phone system ...
Views: 839 - Communication Mistakes – 5 Sure Fire Ways To Create Problems In Your Communications - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Gail Solish"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." ~ Stephen Covey Communication is the core of business and interpersonal relationships. Most people want positive interactions with others whether in business or their personal life. Some times the things you say or do contribute to the ...
Views: 694 - How To Stay Motivated After Failure - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyAchieving our goals is not always easy. Sometimes we hit obstacles along the way that, at first glance seem like failure. Or maybe we feel we are not achieving our goals fast enough. The reality is that, no matter what our life journey is, life does go on around us, and at times, makes progress ...
Views: 1074 - How To Stay Focused Until You Succeed - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Peter MurphyStaying focused is difficult for many of us. Some of us get side-tracked by the events of life going on around us. We allow ourselves to be pulled this way and that, sometimes not knowing where to go next. However, staying focused is primarily an issue of time allocation and programming that ...
Views: 748 - How To Stay Enthusiastic While Going For Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Peter MurphyStaying enthusiastic while going for your dreams can be difficult at times. The events of life, at times, have a way of interfering with our goals and can discourage us. However, if you are to achieve your goals, remaining enthusiastic and motivated is vitally important, especially in moments ...
Views: 751 - It's Not What You Say It's The Way That You Say It - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Gina GardinerThis principle is true of almost every situation but if you manage people it is vital that you learn the underlying principles of this if you want to create a team of people who respect you as their manager. Modelling good behaviour is also a great way of teaching your team to be mindful of ...
Views: 901 - Are You Neutering Your Man? - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Cherry NorrisUnderstanding in relationships can be quite challenging. There are times when a woman...wanting to get her point across to a man...will come off as nagging, complaining and Hard to Please. A man likes to win. He likes to make his woman happy. He usually won't stay with a woman who tells ...
Views: 1619 - Disaster Recovery Plan: Voice And Data Infrastructure Protection - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Conni PluchinoHow many customers can you afford to lose before it affects your bottom line? Losing voice communication and access to data caused by human error, intentional acts, or nature can severely handicap or paralyze a company’s ability to do business. Whether or not your business has experienced any ...
Views: 446 - Great Communication Skills Are Essential For Success - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Peter MurphySuccessful people are not born; they are made. They are made from their own efforts: efforts directed toward becoming successful. They may choose to put a lot of effort into a specific area, but successful people tend to have success in several aspects of their lives. They pursue their goals, ...
Views: 744 - Small Talk Success Secrets That Really Work - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Peter MurphySmall talk is an important aspect of communicating and interacting with others. Although people often like engaging in serious and intriguing dialogue, it’s not the only kind of conversation they want to have. Additionally, small talk is another way to get to know someone better. When any ...
Views: 856 - 5 Quick Tips for Practicing Empathy in Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Lisa KiftMost simply stated, empathy is the ability to put oneself in another's shoes - and also the willingness to respond to the person's needs. I believe it's one of the most important components of a happy, healthy relationship. Lack of empathy is a very common problem with couples. Many people never ...
Views: 1767 - How To Read Body Language To Understand People Better - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Peter MurphyBody language is non-verbal communication, but is used along with verbal communication. Body language expresses our emotions, conveys our attitudes, demonstrates our personality traits and supports out verbal communications. Everyone uses body language whenever we communicate to each other. ...
Views: 1175 - How To Use Body Language To Lead A Conversation - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Peter MurphyBody language is a form of human communication that everyone uses, whether they realize or not when they do use it. Body language is used in the business world; in relationships; in general conversations, and more. We actually use body language in every interaction that we have, regardless of ...
Views: 670 - How To Use Body Language To Read A Person Like A Book - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhen we first meet new people, we all feel a little awkward and self-conscious until we feel hat we understand the other person a little. Until we can do that, we can’t work out what people think to us and that leaves us in an uncomfortable position of uncertainty. The key to getting our ...
Views: 626 - Great People Skills Are Essential For Lasting Success - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyIf you want to be successful then you must have great people skills. Great people skills are rooted in being able to effectively communicate with all people; not just communicating with the ones who you think can get you somewhere. Unfortunately, this is how some people think. They think that ...
Views: 643 - Become An Expert ...Write An Article - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Susan RegierOne of the easiest ways to become well known in your field, and the least expensive, is to have your own byline. A published article will promote your expertise, after all, if you've written about it, you must know what you're talking about. Getting started… Now you ...One of the ...
Views: 986 - Great People Skills Are The Secret To Happiness - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Peter MurphyHaving and developing great people skills will bring you happiness in work and in your social and private life. Great people skills tend to attract people. People with great people skills are generally the first to get promoted at work; they are the ones who have good relations with the opposite ...
Views: 2153 - Common Small Talk Mistakes You Need To Be Aware Of - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Peter MurphySmall talk, for many people, can be a difficult undertaking, whereas for others it’s as easy as tying their shoes. Of all the conversational styles however, small talk is the most difficult to negotiate. What do I talk about? This is the basic question we ask ourselves when first meeting ...
Views: 958 - 7 Layers Of The OSI Reference Model - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from M. AslamThe Application Layer (Layer 7) refers to communication services to applications and is the interface between the network and the application. Most application layer protocols offer services that programs use to access the network, such as the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Application ...
Views: 1185 - Ensuring Successful Interactions With Others through Effective Business Communication - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonIf you struggle to create cohesiveness with others in your business or in the workplace in general, you will benefit from reading on. This article is all about creating strong, mutually beneficial relationships that promote increased productivity while leaving everyone feeling like they got what ...
Views: 995 - The Common Body Language Mistakes That Damage Communication - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Peter MurphyOur communications and interactions with others can be weakened by both our verbal communications as well as our non-verbal communications. The use of inappropriate language, for example, can send the listener the message that you don’t have a good command of language and thus also weaken ...
Views: 1142 - Develop your Capabilities with Computer Training Skills - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Aidan DoranAre you looking at sharpening your computer skills for improving your job prospects? Then you can have a look at different computer training programs that can equip you with the right kind of skills required in the industry today. Growth of computer training and online education The IT ...
Views: 684 - Common Body Language Mistakes You Must Avoid - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Peter MurphyWe use body language to send messages to those around us. Body language can tell others when we are happy, sad, angry, disgusted, silly, flirtatious and more. However, body language can sometimes send the wrong message. When meeting new people it is important to present the right messages with ...
Views: 800 - Living with Invisible Illness: 5 Ways to Get Over Aggravations - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Lisa Copen"You look so good! You can't be as bad as you say. You look perfectly healthy." "You think you have fatigue? Try working full-time plus having four children! Then you'll know what chronic fatigue is." "I think you're spending too much time thinking about how you feel. You need to just get out ...
Views: 757 - Finding Your Voice - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Alvah Parker"She found her voice?" the panel moderator stated questioningly. What does that mean? Shouldn't she have found it by this time? These were the questions posed by a TV program moderator after the New Hampshire primary election in the US. Of course he was referring to what the media was ...
Views: 574 - Once Upon a Time: Creating Stories That Engage Your Donors - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Colette EllisThis article on storytelling is designed to help you create compelling stories that will engage your donors and get them excited to support your organization. In particular, we’re going to focus on why storytelling is important for building relationships with potential donors and supporters. ...
Views: 919 - Express, Communicate & Get Connected - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Sandra ZimmerThe root of all unhappiness is disconnection from self and from others. Human beings are wired for connection. When we are connected, we are wild with joy. We are filled with spiritual juice and life works magically. If you want more connection to yourself and to others, try practicing ...
Views: 887 - Attack the System, not the Person - A Leadership Communication Concept - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Sandra ZimmerI like to get what I want and I also like to empower other people. When I can do both at the same time, I am really happy! One of my favorite core concepts for leadership communication is what I call “attack the system, not the person.” When you are frustrated because you are ...
Views: 806 - What is Inside WiMAX Technology (802.16)Submitted on May 07, 2008 from M. AslamWiMAX technology is identified as Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access; it is formed in June 2001 to encourage conformance and interoperability of the WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) standard, officially known as Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN). WiMAX technology intended to offer ...
Views: 796 - A Word About Mcse, A+ And Ccna Braindump Certification. - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from M. AslamInformation Technology (IT) industry is one of the major areas of human activities. It has rapidly matured in relatively short span of time. More or less every one is taking advantages of IT and those who have yet not integrated IT in their work and life want to. Like any other industry, IT also ...
Views: 1070 - "Yes, Master! I hear and I obey!" The Language of Influence - Embedded Commands - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Connie BrannanYou don’t even need to notice how easy it is for you to read this article now and develop new power and appreciation for words. The power of words! The topic today is language and how words can influence you on an unconscious level, influencing your thoughts, your emotions, and your ...
Views: 4758 - Speak Up For Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Joan CurtisWhether you run a small business or are a CEO in a major corporation, if you don’t speak up, you will not reach your full potential. Susan RoAne, in her landmark book, How to Work the Room tells us that 93 percent of people report that they are shy. This number astounded me and tends to ...
Views: 809 - The Need For Feedback - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Dianna BooherFor busy professionals constantly balancing schedules, deadlines, and priorities while dealing with a vast variety of personalities, there is an often-neglected resource that can make the difference between success and failure and interacting with relative strangers or trusted partners. The ...
Views: 1043 - The Art Of Misinterpretation - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Mohawk GringoA few months back I met up with a few friends at a bar. I didn't know everyone there, so I was introduced to some new people. This night I was wearing a particularly ridiculous outfit. Ripped jeans and shiny leather shoes with a vertical striped pink, red, white and black Liz Claiborne ...
Views: 2201 - Bad Conversation Skills That Make You An Outcast - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Mohawk GringoI was doing a bit of grocery shopping today and I got hit on twice in less than a minute. By dudes. No prob with me, they're just barkin' up the wrong tree. The thing is when I walked away from both of them all I could think was, "Man, those were some creepy dudes." And no, it wasn't because ...
Views: 3446 - Develop Your Self, Voice And Mind To Benefit Your Life In General - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Leon EdwardYou need to develop both your self and your voice to get the most value for your life. This is of most benefit for people who want to take control of their lives. As individuals, we can control our egos and our inner "self-talk" so that we can make careful decisions and are not controlled by ...
Views: 2417(1 vote) - How To Understand The Opposite Sex - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Jane WoodsIf you talk to other people and are either a man or a woman, you need to read this! The ability to communicate well, to get your message across to customers, colleagues, and friends is hugely important! And listening and interpreting what you hear and see correctly is a vital tool in every area ...
Views: 3874 - Bringing Good Old Fashioned Communication Back - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Debbie CarrWhen it comes to communication in business - have we all gone completely nuts? I am a mother of two teenage girls. They both have the ability to multi-task and when it comes to technology they know things that surprise even me, and I thought I was pretty techno savvy! Recently I asked my 16 ...
Views: 1194 - Mental Landscaping For Effective Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerRecently, we traveled to Southern Alberta to visit with Carol’s side of the family. Are they in-laws, out-laws, or maybe some of both? Regardless, I love them all. As we approached our destination, we chatted about our expectations of how the landscape would look, based upon our memories. ...
Views: 1161 - FAQs on Assertiveness/Confrontation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal Warfield1. Why do I have so much trouble confronting people? Oh, get over it. No, I'm just kidding. While we seem to return to temperament over and over again, it is true that outgoing Cholerics (see FAQs on Temperament and Personality) and critical Melancholies find it easier to confront ...
Views: 1050 - The Art of Communication - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Hal WarfieldIntroduction: how communication works by providing shared understanding. The word communicate comes from the Latin communis or common. We speak of a common room that everyone shares or a university commons where everyone shares the space. It indicates that two people or two groups have ...
Views: 2405 - The Importance Of Neutral Questions - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from charles MacInerneyAll true questions are neutral. If a question is not neutral, then it is not really a question, but rather a statement, or a judgment, disguised as a question. For example, when a mother confronts a child who has just done something really horrible and says “What on earth were you ...
Views: 12567 - Communicating On The Telephone - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from sheila MulrennanOne of the most common things we do on a day to day basis is communicate with other people. Good communication can lead to a better understanding of people and perhaps more importantly, allowing others to fully understand us. This is especially important in business. Communication means have ...
Views: 869 - Are Bureaucratic Buzzwords Muddying Your Message? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Dianna BooherIf a phrase starts to roll off your tongue, shut your mouth; consider it a cliché. It's probably a phrase so overused that the meaning has long since been lost. Instead, aim for originality and specificity. Stringing jargon and business clichés together in paragraph after paragraph from ...
Views: 2338 - Why Record Your Telephone Calls? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Russell PolsonIn today’s business environment the need and ability to record phone conversations is critical. Whether for staff training or being able to verify information given, call recording provides a secure, impartial and utterly reliable witness to every important phone call. Call recording can ...
Views: 563 - When Working With A Bully Isn't Working - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Ellie IzzoEvery one of us, at some time in our career has faced the challenge of working with a bully: be it a client or a colleague. Webster defines a bully as a ‘noisy, overbearing person who tyrannizes the weak.” Even though we don’t start out as weak, being on the receiving end of hostile treatment ...
Views: 1133 - Good Communication And Trust Strengthen Family And Business - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Kathy MarshackMany business owners are puzzled when their attorney or CPA suggests that they should meet with me before proceeding with signing a contract or structuring a reorganization or resolving a partnership disagreement. What's a psychologist have to do with business anyway? "I don't need a shrink," ...
Views: 1227 - The Communication Situation - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Craig HarperI think most of us would agree that on a practical, day-to-day level the most important life skill is communication. However, when we take a look around we discover that: 1. Many of us have trouble expressing ourselves effectively. 2. Many of us spend the majority of our life not saying what we ...
Views: 4974 - The Black Dot - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Robert GedaliahDid you ever do something that everyone says is excellent, except for one person? But you find yourself focusing on that one negative response? It’s like this large white paper with a small black dot on it. 99%of the paper is clean and this 1% is what you focus on. We’ve been ...
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