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- Eliminate Prople that interrupt You and Save Your Sanity - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWith spring-cleaning time on its way, we are all in the mode to clean those closets, get the built-up and hidden areas of our homes cleaned, organized, and eliminate all of the stress points in our lives. How many of us think about cleaning out annoyances in the form of needless ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - What’s Love Got to Do With It?Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Why am I talking about love in the context of business? And no, I don’t mean a passionate office romance. I’m talking about the fact that loving my clients has been a key to success in my business. It hit me several years ago when someone asked me the secret to my success...without ...
Views: 1335(3 votes) - L~A~V~S~S METHOD: 5 KEYS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Janet PfeifferKeeping our disagreements from becoming full-blown fights can be challenging. Many times, we're so passionate about our beliefs or what we want to do that any form of opposition causes us to become frustrated and angry. We may prefer that others simply agree with our position or if they don't to ...
Views: 1330 - Want to Know Your Value? Listen to What People Say - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Carrie GreeneWith all of the "100 days of gratitude" posts I see on Facebook I have to think that many people believe it feels good to acknowledge when things go well. To say thank you when people help you or are nice to you. To express when you feel appreciative of something. So I have to wonder, why is ...
Views: 1326 - ***Keeping Your Anger Under Control - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanIn my work with individuals and couples, I see many people who have a difficult time expressing and managing angry feelings. Let's take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively. What Is Anger? Many people think that ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - Just Listen - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldHow many times have we thought I wish they would just listen? Listening in itself is an art form, many people will hear you, though do not listen. This is why many a breakdown in marriage or relationship, is attributed to this one area. Life throws us challenges daily and will continue to do so ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - The Lost Art of Listening and Follow Up - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Jim McNeesHow many people do you encounter, while having a conversation, that are just thinking about what they want to say next? We are all guilty of this scenario and it takes discipline to be a good listener. I remember when I first got into sales and calling on business customers and it was all I ...
Views: 1285 - Adjust the Energy You Give to Your Child - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Judith ChampionOne thing is true, whether a child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or not, children need attention from their parents. Our attention comforts and teaches. It is the most important thing in their young lives. Another truth is children want to succeed; they want to be good. They ...
Views: 1281(6 votes) - You May Not Be A Successful Interviewer If ... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersYou are unacquainted with the case details. Efforts at "winging it" in the interview room or going on a "fishing expedition" very rarely produces positive results. You should always approach every interview with the "construction of proof" as your objective. That's for all interviews - ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - How To Listen To Yourself To Figure Out What's Next - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonIn this busy world, sometimes it’s easy to miss out on our inner listening, isn’t it? Yet listening to your inner self can lead you to better choices. Indeed, you can identify what to do next by truly listening. I like to do this by looking at LESSONS I’ve learned. That way, I can ...
Views: 1268 - Risk it, its Worth the Risk! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessThe biggest roadblock we face when trying to implement something new in our lives is our own mind. When we read or hear the material we become excited, we say, “I can do this”, or even better “I will do this”. We see the importance of the principles taught and if we are wise we will implement ...
Views: 1264 - Sing Your Own Song - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Dan LissWhen I was younger, I played guitar, and that opened many doors. People would come over in the evening just to share music, sitting in a circle in the living room, playing and singing. Picking up a guitar and lunching into a song was a sure way to meet people. One of the keys to that though, was ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Restructuring Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Yvette BethelFeedback is a curious thing. The intention behind offering it is to bring about positive change, to modify behaviour. However, when criticism is offered, even when it is skillfully embedded in a non-judgmental tone, sounding supportive and authentic, persons on the receiving end can still feel ...
Views: 1260 - Success Comes When You Are Sold on You - the 3 Step Formula - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonBeing a good listener makes you a strong communicator. When I was in direct sales, I became one of the top leaders on our North American team, I think because I was 100 percent committed to, and diligent in achieving my daily goal: to conduct 50 cold calls per week day. As a result of my ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Please, Just Listen! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Joan CurtisLarry thought he was a great listener. That morning while drinking his coffee his wife was complaining about the kids. “They never pay attention to anything I say.” She went on to list all the mundane mishaps of each child. Larry tuned her out. He heard little after the first sentence. ...
Views: 1246(2 votes) - Conversations: When to Hold 'Em and When to Fold 'Em - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Joan CurtisHow many of us have walked into a room full of people and wanted to turn around and leave? When I think about networking events, my heart freezes. Didn’t our mothers teach us not to speak to strangers? Yet, in this article we're going to examine how to talk to strangers. First thing you need ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Listen Up - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Kim FreedmanStudies have shown that most managers spend between 60 to 80 percent of their workday communicating with other people on the telephone, in meetings, and in casual conversations. Assuming we listen as much as we speak, which is a pretty big assumption, we spend a good portion of our day in ...
Views: 1227(9 votes) - But Mom! I Hate School! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerAll of you have had your children say this to you at one time or another, no matter what type of schooling they have had. What is the child REALLY trying to tell you? Do they hate school? Do they hate learning? Is it too hard for them? Is it boring? Watching your child ...
Views: 1226 - 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: 1222 - Listen, Learn, and Live to Unconventional Success - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from John Di LemmeListen – Who are you listening to? The person that you need to listen to is you. Inside you is your heart’s desire, and I want you to commit today to truly ?gure out your “Why”. Your Why is the reason that you get out of bed each day, the reason that you continue to build your business despite ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - 5 Aspects Most Brides Look For In Wedding DJs - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Ron SpencerThese days, it’s sort of become a trend for brides to hire a wedding DJ in Melbourne for their special day. This increased demand has resulted in more and more individuals trying their luck in this profession. But an increase in the number of these professionals has not necessarily meant an ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - IGNITE YOUR IMAAGINATION FOR EMPATETIC LISTENING - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from James MapesIt is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time. People say 'It's as plain as the nose on your face.' But how much of the nose on your face can you see, unless someone holds a mirror up to you?” ― Isaac Asimov, I, Robot The key to successful coaching is also the secret to ...
Views: 1203 - 5 Surprising ways to Improve any Relationship for the next 12 months! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Lea DevDo you find that your relationship with certain folks is in a holding pattern or has subtly degraded, and no matter what you do, interactions keep heading toward the Vortex of Nebula? Look at this list and see if any of these describe the sort of change or changes you've sensed within the last ...
Views: 1185(3 votes) - Empathic Listening – Here’s How You Can. - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2017 from Ronny PrasadIt is said that the number one skill required in being able to communicate effectively is the ability to listen. As you might already realise, listening is different to hearing. There is a lot of buzz about active listening – where your focus is entirely on the words that are coming out of ...
Views: 1181 - Learn Outstanding Principles of Classroom Management - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from manika sahaAn effective management of the classroom is defined by instinct, boundaries, good timing, patience, and awareness. It is by no means an easy job to lead a large group of easily distractible young minds with different temperaments and skills on a meaningful learning journey. While expert teachers ...
Views: 1179 - Listening Power - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe art of good conversation centers very much on your ability to ask questions and to listen attentively to the answers. You can lace the conversation with your insights, ideas, and opinions, but you perfect the art and skill of conversation by perfecting the art and skill of asking good, ...
Views: 1175 - The World Is Speaking To You, Are You Listening? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Jack CanfieldThe world is constantly communicating with you through feedback. Feedback comes in many forms and it is very helpful in moving you toward your successes, if you choose to respond to it. Think about feedback as your goals talking back to you. When your actions are not in line with your goals, ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Listening Power - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Brian TracyThe art of good conversation centers very much on your ability to ask questions and to listen attentively to the answers. You can lace the conversation with your insights, ideas, and opinions, but you perfect the art and skill of conversation by perfecting the art and skill of asking good, ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Interrogation: Letting The Game Come To You - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersRecently I was working on a couple of interrogation tapes that some agencies ask me to review and soon after presented two of my Level 3 & 4 classes. On the fourth day of this class, students get the opportunity to participate in live interviews with volunteer subjects from a nearby ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Property Auction- Free Interesting Guide For Auction - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Bruce McLaughlinThe different sorts of online auction is straight auction, reserve auction, Dutch auction, personal auction, overstock auction. An english auction online is known as as absolute auction, rising price auction, English auction, forward auction, reserve price auction, standard auction, Yankee ...
Views: 1143 - THE ART OF ACTIVE LISTENING - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Roy BurtonThe Art of Active Listening There is an old German proverb that says “No man has learned to speak well until he has first learned to hold his tongue.” But many of us are so used to speaking with others throughout the course of a day, and so eager to get our opinions heard, that we tend to ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - 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: 1065 - 5 More Ways To Be A Better Listener - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Gilda BonannoListening is a crucial skill for success in business and in life. If we listen to others, we show them respect, we learn to understand their points of view and we help to build our relationships. Here are 5 more ways to improve your listening skills: 1. Show empathy. Empathy means that ...
Views: 1063(3 votes) - One Thing You Can't Hide - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Brian TracyOne of the most important traits of all motivators at work is consideration. Employees report that the best managers they ever had were people who cared about them as people and as friends. These managers took the time to ask them questions about their lives, and to listen patiently while they ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Best quotes for your WhatsApp Status - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Alvina JenniferSocial networking is now very present in our day-to-day activities. Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Instagram are already part of the life of the majority. It is an irrefutable reality. Therefore, I want to share with you some short and beautiful quotes which you can use as your WhatsApp Status ...
Views: 1060 - Use Silence as a Leadership Strategy - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffUse Silence as a Leadership Strategy Silence, yes, silence, is a powerful leadership tool. There are many adages about silence such as “he who speaks first loses,” or “silence is golden” which comes from a longer phrase “speech is silver, silence is golden,” placing a much greater value on ...
Views: 1000 - Disadvantages of Learning Keyboard Online & Tips to Overcome Them - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from John AcademyAre you looking for a perfect way to learn keyboard? Or Are you confused on choosing the right keyboard learning method that fits your needs? Read below. This article is for you. Generally, there are two means of learning keyboard - online learning or attending keyboard classes nearby your ...
Views: 982 - 5 Tips for Becoming a Good Public Speaker - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamIntroduction When most people hear about public speaking, they are afraid. The sight of speaking before a live audience terrifies such people because they are afraid to be judged. The interesting thing about life is that as long as you are an adult, you will have to deliver a speech before ...
Views: 973 - NINE KEYS TO ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH COMMUNICATION (PART 1)) - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from James MapesAs a gift for the holidays and for the New Year, I want to give you something I consider far more important than achieving resolutions. When you master successful communication, you have the principal tool for building exceptional relationships. The dictionary defines communication as “a ...
Views: 958 - Listen Up! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my opinion, there is no greater way to show love and devotion for our friends, family, loved ones, etc., than to truly listen to them. And by listening, I mean listening from the heart. I am sure none of you can relate to this, but I have actually had experiences of people texting DURING ...
Views: 955(3 votes) - Maigrit PLC Ike Madu The Guy Who Never Pays His Debts London, United Kingdom Internet Talks About Listening To Win - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2017 from ike maduPeople want to be listened to. If they feel that their feedback is important to you, they would trust you and eventually, you have them for keeps. So being an active listener is one of the steps to skyrocket your business. While it is not easy to be that great listener that people are looking ...
Views: 947 - Relative silence - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from David FederRelative silence - May 24, 2007 OK, now for our daily muse: This is for listeners, and musicians alike, part in response to comments and complaints from performers, and part just blathering. Relative Silence "Do what your heart tells you to do." That's what she always told me. That loving ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - People Skills - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from michael imaniPEOPLE SKILLS “I’ve had a wonderful evening,” Groucho Marx once said after a very dull party, “but this wasn’t it.” Are you comfortable walking into a room full of people you don’t know? Breaking into a new circle, club or group isn’t always easy but here are a few ideas you might want to ...
Views: 916(2 votes) - What Does ADHD Medication Do? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Michelle RazWhat does ADHD medication do? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD medications are effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD in the majority of children as well as adults. Medical research shows that medication is the preferred treatment for ADHD. If you are like I was when they ...
Views: 905 - Want to relax your mind? Listen Malaysia Radio - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Gaurav KumarThe radio of Malaysia acts as a place where many radio stations are hosted. The radio currently holds more than 100 stations. In its homepage it displays the top radio stations. The radio stations update you with the latest news, trends and songs. The information about the musicians and ...
Views: 903 - What Would You Be Able To Do With A Degree In Physiotherapy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2018 from Kashmira KarandeIt is a typical practice these days for restorative experts to recommend physiotherapy to patients with different afflictions alongside current drug. Not just has physiotherapy helped individuals get alleviation from complex diseases all around, it has just turned out to be greater and a ...
Views: 900 - How Politics Can Teach Sandwiched Boomers A Lesson In Communication - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergSenator John Kerry said his remark, "If you don't study hard you get stuck in Iraq," was a joke gone awry. President George W. Bush was critical, commenting to the Associated Press that "it didn't sound like a joke to me. More important, it didn't sound like a joke to the troops." What did you ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - 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: 850 - Tips to improve your English communication skills over the telephone - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2018 from George BrayEnglish speaking has become a must in the modern world where English happens to be a common language spoken and understood all over the world. After completion of studies when you step into the world of your career, you need to improve the way you communicate with people over the ...
Views: 814 - Why you should be learning English listening online - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2018 from Daily StepThere are four main skills involved in learning English: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Two of these skills - Speaking and Writing - are often referred to as “productive” skills , because you have to “produce” the words. They are also sometimes called “active” skills. When you ...
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