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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Communicating With Clarity And Strength - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sherry ReadWhat you say is only as important as what is heard and understood by the listener. Too often, our messages are obscured by the structure of the communication. Even worse is when we are unaware of the gap between what is intended and the message received. Communication and language are a ...
Views: 978 - Writing Thank You - 6 Easy, Foolproof Steps To The Perfect Thank You Card Wording - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Christy MurphyWriting thank you to that special someone is easy. Just follow these six, foolproof steps and you will discover you are able to write thank you notes for any occasion. Step One - Date and Salutation Date the note at the top and write Dear Aunt Sally or Dear Elizabeth. Dear is the most common ...
Views: 4177(1 vote) - ***Reasonableness Is Your Best Revenge - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Meryl RunionTo escalate or not to escalate? You have more options than you think. Communication catch When someone throws a ball at you, what do you do? Chances are you catch it. And if you toss it back, chances are you toss it back in the same way they threw it to you. If they toss the ball gently, you ...
Views: 1437 - Next Step Mentality - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Sari ReisNEXT STEP MENTALITY I contend that the biggest disputes taking place in relationships, both in our business and our personal lives, emanate from the failure to convey important information. The most commonly used mea culpa of “I forgot” does not lend itself to forgiveness very often. One of ...
Views: 1027 - Creating A Personal Correspondence Kit - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Kristine LewisDoes this scenario sound familiar? It is Sunday afternoon, and after a long weekend I want to take the time to touch base with family and friends by sending a note or a special card. Now, I have to go on a hunting expedition for stationery, stamps, a pen, my addresses, etc. And, of course, ...
Views: 804 - 7 Tips for Making Real & Powerful Connections Everyday - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Sue Urda ~ The Connections ExpertIn our society today, “connections” is a huge buzz word. If you are connected, you are someone who has access to and influence with the “right” people. The “right” people will vary depending on certain situations that arise. At times, we may desire ...
Views: 3134 - Love Your Child To Better Behavior - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Karen DeBoltIn the book, "The Five Love Languages For Children" Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, the authors describe five ways to show love. Apparently, each of us has a preference for receiving love in a particular way. Discovering your child’s preferences gives you a big advantage and deeper way ...
Views: 1127 - Everyone Is A Natural Singer And Speaker - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from claude steinEvery human being is born with the capacity to sing, on key, in a way that frees our soul. Yet most of us don’t take advantage of the powerful instrument we are all born with. Some of us believe we are ‘tone-deaf’ — a self-fulfilling prophesy, some sing but insist that they just aren’t good ...
Views: 2112 - Are Blinders Hindering You? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Mary Jane MapesYou know what blinders are - those black flaps put on the side of horses’ eyes to keep them focused on what’s straight ahead, undistracted by things going on around them. Blinders may keep a horse on task, but wear them yourself, and it won’t be long until your looking trouble in the ...
Views: 1133 - How To Be A Good Communicator - In Business And In Life (Updated) - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to be a Good Communicator - in Business and in Life (Up-dated) Submitted by: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication. Web Site: http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 900 - How To Talk To Your Kids Effectively - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Michael LeeIf your idea of a conversation with your kids involves a shouting match which ends with a “You’re grounded” howl from you, then you have to learn how to talk to your kids without raising your blood pressure. Let’s face it, raising children is 4 parts “art” and ...
Views: 598 - How To Select An Ideal Web Conferencing Service - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Alexander Ehrenzweig EhrenzweigWeb conferencing is here to stay. There are so many options and choices. The internet has many websites devoted to video conferencing. And companies in the conferencing business have a variety of options for customers. Web conferencing facilitates conducting live meetings over the internet. ...
Views: 542 - Recommended Reading - No: The Only Negotiating System You Need For Work And Home - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteWhen I saw the title of this book, I knew I had to read it. I long ago mastered the art of saying “no” to requests that I am either unable to fulfill or simply don’t want to take part in. I am very involved in running a small business, several professional organizations, and civic activities ...
Views: 981 - Corporate Storytelling - Tips for Telling a Great Story - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonYou can give a presentation that’s a dazzling display of information and your vast intellectual knowledge, but when all is said and done, people remember the stories. Why do people remember stories but no other information? Studies about how adults learn show that memory is formed when a ...
Views: 1372 - Why Are They Learning Chinese? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from bourne kaloyanEverybody knows that China is experiencing a period of change, one built upon the back of a phenomenal economic boom, but which has also triggered a chain of social and cultural changes that will be on display for the world to see as we approach the Beijing Olympics. With businesses now flocking ...
Views: 614 - Languages Of The Head, Heart And Soul - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from William CottringerLANGUAGES OF THE HEAD, HEART AND SOUL By Bill Cottringer “Truth is that sweet spot in time and place where your head, heart and soul hover over something from which nothing can be added, subtracted or changed.” ~The Author. I have been a student of conflict resolution and good ...
Views: 1185 - Book Review: Communication Miracles For Couples: Easy and Effective Tools To Create More Love And Less Conflict - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Communication Skills, the tools and methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an exchange of information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Communication ...
Views: 2235 - Book Review:Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Create Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your World In Harmony With Yo - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Communication Skills, the tools and methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an exchange of information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Communication ...
Views: 634 - Book Review: Interpersonal Communication Book - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Communication Skills, the tools and methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an exchange of information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Communication ...
Views: 1709 - Book Review: People Skills: How To Assert Yourself, Listen To Others, And Resolve Conflicts - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Communication Skills, the tools and methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an exchange of information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Communication Skills. People ...
Views: 2210 - Book Review: Messages: The Communications Skills Book - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Communication Skills, the tools and methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an exchange of information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Communication Skills. Messages: ...
Views: 4680 - Definition: Communication Training - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisForms of Communication Skills Training Several Communication Skills Training (CST) programs for students are used: • partner style communications, • conflict control, • conducting business discussions, and • public presentation training, along with others. Process and Structure of ...
Views: 2746 - Definition: Effective Communication Skills - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisHere are some guidelines for developing good communication skills that you can practice anywhere and at anytime. Steps 1. Make eye contact. Whether you are speaking or being spoken to, looking into the eyes of the person you are in conversation with can make the experience much more ...
Views: 18899(2 votes) - Definition: Communication Tools - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisTo create dynamic relationships, whether personal or professional, you must first understand the importance of clear communication and build skills in this area. Steps 1. Listen: respect others' right to complete their thoughts before you interrupt to say what you want to say. 2. Take notes ...
Views: 9251 - Definition: Verbal Communication - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen we communicate verbally with others, either in a conversation or in a presentation, our usual goal is to have people understand what we are trying to say. In order to accomplish this, we should remember the acronym KISS (Keep It Short and Simple). When we talk to others, we assume they ...
Views: 33103(2 votes) - Definition: Interpersonal Communication - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisInterpersonal communication is the process of sending and receiving information between two or more people. Types of Interpersonal Communication This kind of communication is subdivided into dyadic communication, Public speaking, and small-group communication. Dyadic communication is simply a ...
Views: 39677(2 votes) - Advantages Of Burning PowerPoint To DVD - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Alex SmithBy burning PowerPoint presentations to DVD, you can get 8 benefits (maybe more then that): http://www.ppt-to-video.com 1. No need computer, PowerPoint presentations can be watched on TV sets which can be easily found. 2. No need to worry the PowerPoint version and platform system ...
Views: 2411 - Being Present...and Living Fully! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Kimberly CopeWhere ever you go….there you are! Where ever YOU go….THERE you are! Think about that for a few seconds. You may not realize it, but for some of us, that means “going” up to 25 or even 45 or 50 places a day. Each and every one of those is a separate transaction…and another opportunity to be ...
Views: 934 - Connective Communications - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Wendy GarridoNSFM introduces the first segment of our series on Connective Communication, or C2, which we developed for kids and parents as a fun, healthy, interactive way to improve communication skills and empower individuals. We want to evolve toward a future of more loving and peaceful families, ...
Views: 2937 - 10 Advantages Of Buying A Cell Phone Online - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Arthur RaiseThe mobile or cell phone is a revolution in the modern world. It is a luxury and convenience. It helps people communicate, strike business deals, and entertain themselves. From a simple “phone on the move” device the cell phone has metamorphosed into a hand held device that can make and receive ...
Views: 1060 - Five Ways To Assert Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Michael RayelA nice lady who sat beside me on a plane narrated her life after learning that I’m a practicing psychiatrist. “I can’t say ‘no.’ That’s my problem for years. I‘m now 68 years old and I still try to please everyone except myself. I feel guilty if I say ...
Views: 3277 - 10 Essential Steps To Organizing A Conference Call - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Arthur RaiseConferencing calls are a boon to businesses and families. More that two people can talk to one another at the same time. There are today many kinds of conference calls: • Audio conference calls. • Video conference calls. • Webconference calls. A conference call saves money as well as time and ...
Views: 2770 - Ignorance, The Salesperson’s Friend? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Harlan Goerger8 Steps to developing the Socratic Method Sue is meeting with Mr. Corporate, after some initial small talk Mr. Corporate asks, “What have you got?” Sue responds, “I have prepared some ideas on your new campaign and am prepared to present it, but before I do that could you bring me up to ...
Views: 898 - Could You Be Making Bigger, Better and BOLDER Requests? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Margie WarrellRequests are powerful. Truly. Whilst no one request is guaranteed to change the course of your career, business, relationships or life, any single request can. Requests have the potential to make a profound difference to the quality of your life and your ability to achieve the success you want. ...
Views: 801 - Exploring Life's Most Important Skill - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Craig HarperIn my humble opinion, the single most important life-skill is communication. So get to work on yours. The end. *How great would it be if I could write posts as short as that and still have the desired impact? Make a statement, provide some instruction and then wrap it up. All in under ...
Views: 1100 - Employee Communication: 5 Tips To Engage Employees - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Marcia XenitelisWhen we think of employee communication most organizations focus on information tools. These include intranet sites, staff magazines, CEO blog, Town Hall meetings and so on. Whilst all these employee communication methods are to be applauded, they inform employees about what is going on. To ...
Views: 1045 - SIGNS of Service: Master "Sign Language" to Communicate with your Customers - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Craig HarrisonI was visiting a client for the first time, the Union Sanitary District, 40 miles from my office in the San Francisco Bay Area, in an industrial part of Union City, bounded by swampland and factories. But I was far from lost. - As I exited the freeway onto a major thoroughfare, a giant sign ...
Views: 802 - The Six Rules of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Barbara StennesEffective communication is vital if you wish people to understand your viewpoint. It becomes even more crucial in professional settings, as fierce competition means that customers must be convinced that your products are superior to your rival's. Unless you effectively communicate the features ...
Views: 1044 - Communicating on Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Judy RingerLast week I attended an excellent 2-day workshop called "Staying Grounded When on the Spot," offered by the Public Conversations Project, in Watertown, MA. Geared to help facilitators and trainers manage challenging group moments, I found that the skills applied in a variety of settings, ...
Views: 628 - MPLS - Is It The Future of Communications For Businesses? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Alain NguyenDuring the last few years, MPLS has grown at an amazing pace and more and more providers are replacing frame relay with the MPLS networks. More and more businesses are using MPLS network for their needs to connect their locations together on a private network. There are numerous applications ...
Views: 503 - 10 Tips on Using "Quotations" - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from raka syailendraWhen you use a quotation in your speech or presentation you piggyback on the wisdom and rapport of the person who originally stated it. Sprinkle quotations throughout your speech like a master chef with an award-wining recipe. Precise, effective and tantalising. 1. Quote from people well known ...
Views: 593 - Can We Gain Listening Wisdom From An Owl? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Dan Ohler"There was an old owl who sat in an oak. The more he watched; the less he spoke. The less he spoke; the more he heard. Why can’t we be like that wise old bird?" That’s an interesting hoot that deserves some pondering. One of the biggest causes of stressed or broken relationships is ...
Views: 616 - Closing the Feedback Loop - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Azriel WinnettI've often written about the supreme importance of becoming a good listener. I've even gone as far as to suggest that listening might be the most important communication skill of them all. It should be so simple. Yet, it's not simple. Before I explain why, let me tell you an enlightening ...
Views: 1181 - Become a Powerful Persuader with Meta Programs - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Steven BurnsIn this article I would like to show you how you can take your ability to persuade others to a completely new level. By reading on you will discover how to become a powerful persuader using Meta-Programs. As human beings we have a tendency to be creatures of habit. This doesn’t just apply to ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - The Top Three Traits of A Speaker Who Resonates With the Audience - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Janna KrammerWhy do some speakers vibrate so well with their audience and others seem to just miss the mark? Is it the content of their speech-the ability to wow us with intellect? Is it their high energy and drive? Is it their controversial nature? Why can two speakers get up and say the same thing but ...
Views: 721 - The Power of Asking People What They Think - AND then Really Listening and Hearing What They Say - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleIt truly amazes me how often in too many businesses there is such an aversion to sincerely asking people (employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, et al) what they think. During my 35 year professional career, I have witnessed countless missed opportunities to gain insight and powerful ...
Views: 2163(1 vote) - Strengthening your Relationship: Improve Communication - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Jennine EstesAsk any happy couple what keeps things strong between them, and you’ll more than likely hear that communication is the foundation of a successful relationship. You wouldn’t try to drive a car without filling the gas tank, and you shouldn’t attempt to nurture a relationship not built upon ...
Views: 3262 - How to Overcome Public Speaking Fears – Ten Strategic Tips From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleWhen it comes to public speaking, do you welcome the opportunity or do you run for cover? Do you accept each chance presented or do you make up a long list of reasons to be excused from the task? If you answered NO to these questions, it is important for you to read this because public ...
Views: 878 - “The Top Ten Public Relations Errors That Are Hazardous To The Health Of Your Media Relations” - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleDeveloping and maintaining strong healthy media relations and positive media coverage is a real challenge. Today we have a very competitive and a 24/7 information overload news environment. Your “PR Doctor” and other professionals must adapt to the increasing importance of electronic ...
Views: 835 - Twelve Tips For Strategic Business Communications, According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleHave you ever thought about the millions, no lets make that billions, of communications that take place each day in the world of business? We have e-mail, IMs, cell phones, PDAs, iphones, direct face-to-face communications in meetings, and on and on and on. Communication is taking up more and ...
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