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Long ago a sales manager said to me, “Sometimes you have to fall on your sword.” He was referring to saying the words, “I’m sorry; My error; My apology.” For many, and I’m one who had to learn, these words are difficult. But I quickly realized he was right. Forgiveness comes far more quickly when you are the one to apologize whether on interviews, selling or in your personal relationships. The concept is universal. - On interviews you might misinterpret a question - A product or service you sell may not live up to expectationsr

1. Exceptional people skills and the ability to start a wonderful conversation with anyone you meet are essential life skills. Your success and happiness are directly related to the development of these social skills. These skills are not optional unless you want to be excluded from what is going on in the world. 2. In an increasingly competitive world it is your skill with people that determines whether you move ahead more so than your technical ability. There is a plentif

Several years ago, I was consulting an extremely bright woman who had a groundbreaking technology for which she was pursuing financing. Melissa appeared to have everything going for her; a solid education and a solid technology, which she was ready to turn into a business. Melissa had secured a group of individuals -- angels --- who were interested in funding her company.

While the economy appears to be lifting from its fog there are still organizations facing the prospect of layoffs. The process of laying employees off is fraught with peril. There are laws to follow and timelines to respect. There is work to restructure and budgets to balance. In all of the juggling that happens at this time, companies often forget how important it is to communicate a clear and consistent message to those who will be losing their jobs and to those who will su

Samsung Galaxy 3, launched by the South Korean smartphone maker is the creating ripples in the marketplace with its host of amazing features. Samsung is the South Korea based tech-company, which is enjoying the fame in the international market with its exclusively designed gallery of smartphones. This handset is the perfect choice for the mobile-buffs, who are seeking a device, which could meet their quest for plenty of technologically advanced features. The company has roll

Some people think that it’s almost impossible to find an outlet while under stress. Most stressed individuals think that doing fun activities will not reduce the effect of problems that they tackle under career, social or personal pressure – which is a very poor way to get cope or rid them of it.r

Don’t you wish you could do your job and not have to travel all over the country or world? Don’t you wish you could let people know about your products and services without going to endless networking meetings? Believe it or not with the right use of the social media you can do just that. Notice we said with the “right use” of the social media. Even though your purpose is to sell your goods or services, you must be careful not to abuse the new technology. Unfortunately many people have not gotten that point. What we want to do is actually increase our sales, not turn people off.

On December 25, 2010 at FM and shortwave radio networks in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan my interview in English was broadcasted. Topic: press freedom and media market in Ukraine. I gave this interview earlier for the December edition of 'Media Network Plus' program at the international radio 'PCJ Media'. Please, download or listen it from here. http://www.radio4all.net/files/kperron@gmail.com/3101-1-Media_Network_Plus_PRG_003.mp3 Also you can

What keeps you from taking consistent action? You know, those things that you know will greatly impact the results you are getting in your business. Anthony Robbins once said, "You see, in life, lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! You must take action." One of the things that will keep you stuck in your business is the knowing what to do, but not doing it. Unfortunately, I see this all too often. It is one of the m

"Our jobs are killing us and the people who are responsible are our leaders." I recently heard Simon Sinek say this in a YouTube video and it really struck a chord. How did you feel when you read that? Harsh reality? Don't believe me? Or perhaps you have had an experience yourself or heard someone say "my boss is busting my balls" or "my manager is killing me!" These might be throw away comments around the water cooler but sadly they are a reflection of reality.

Are there actually more people in the world who are afraid of speaking in front of others than in dying? Yes, 54% of adults are more afraid of public speaking than death! What are we afraid of? Messing up? Being rejected? Feeling foolish? Unsure if our audience will think we don’t know what we are talking about? Have your normally dry palms become so sweaty you couldn’t even hold onto a football? When you speak, does that upper lip suddenly get stuck to your front teeth? Do you feel like you just swallowed a large walnut?

“Discomfort is not a problem to be solved, not an enemy to be fought, not a monster to escape from; but instead an energetic relationship within, to be owned with courage and grace, and transformed through total acceptance, divine wisdom, and love.” Joe Hurley We all experience discomfort at one point or another in our lives. And many people have been experiencing some intense discomfort lately. In this article, I focus on the subject of healing discomfort.

Personal Marketing: Own The Mountain, by Doug Grady Do you remember the movie Gorillas in the Mist? It's the story of Dian Fossey, a Kentucky woman who dedicates herself to saving the African Mountain gorilla from illegal poaching and likely extinction. But this is not about her. This is about you. And two men behind the movie. And owning your own mountain.

American Communication EnglishnTRAINING To Become A Confident Communicator Transforming Your Communication Capabilities:Listening Tips We've been communicating since we were born. So the tendency is to believe that we all communicate well. Think again! In this era of fast-paced living we are ...

INADVERTENTLY RAISING THE POPULARITY OF SCIENCE While directors and screenwriters might prefer that the plot line of a television show keep the audience watching, in many crime dramas it is the apparent wizardry of forensic science that continues to amaze viewers. The television franchise ‘CSI’ (Crime Scene Investigation) has expanded into multiple shows based in multiple US cities, and its high viewer ratings have ensured that increased science content has appeared in ot

A powerful approach to turning conflict in your favor © 2009, Doug Davin and Diana Morris www.breakthroughskills.com n[Featured Breakthrough Skill Conflict Management: Keep cool in hot situations] You may have heard some version of the saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” You keep trying to get an employee to take the initiative, but he won’t. He does just what he’s told and not a calorie more. The rest of the team picks up the slack, but their resentment and frustration are growing.

Why every business is in the business of change management – and how to deal with change. Change. If you’re running a business of any size, you’re also in the business of change management. That’s according to productivity specialist Hilary Briggs from R2P Ltd. The following advice from Hilary is based on her 30+ years working in large corporates and helping smaller SME’s cope with change…

Successful people and teams create a vision of the future they want; they don’t wait to receive one. By Doug Davin and Diana Morris www.breakthroughskills.com n“Dreams are the seedlings of realities.”rn—James Allen, As a Man Thinketh Around 1730, while in his late 20s, Benjamin Franklin made a list of 13 virtues.

It is undoubtedly difficult to estimate the number of IT professionals holding Microsoft certification around the globe. Microsoft Corporation definitely has contributed in the development of the IT industry in a big way. Microsoft Certifications are provided for the simplest of the software programs to right up the most complicated of the network services. Microsoft Certification are worthy of appreciations as it not only brings value and measurable rewards to the students,

Each of us knows that communication on the job is ongoing but what we may overlook is that communication starts way before we actually get the job. The way you communicate at a job fair is part of building your communication skills to ensure that you get the job you want and deserve.

Pack up those limiting beliefs and move into your comfort zone What a great feeling it is to toss that last moving box into the driveway, walk back into your new place, and realize that you have created “Home.” This is where you come after a long day, where your routines are established, where your kids frolic and where your dogs sleep curled up under your feet. After a long business trip, this is the place that you can re-establish your Zen, your sense of self.

No one ever has too much confidence - ego, yes, confidence no. Do you keep in mind that your walk and posture bespeak your confidence before you begin your pitch? They influence your audience of one or one hundred to make initial decisions about your capabilities … before you even shake ...

Every day we have to tackle a question, how we can have a strong and effective company impact to the customers? In this competitive era of business and marketing, everyone needs promotional activities in order to enhance their profit and marginal revenue. Very rational business owner seems in search of reliable marketing ticket that can display their objects very well in the market and can stand for long time duration. All businesses need promotional activities for the sake o

Recent studies suggest that low-income parents tend to endorse much harsher discipline, partially because they hold stronger beliefs about the value of spanking and experience higher levels of stress.nnHowever, parents who work in high-stress jobs or are stay-at-home parents who are feeling frustrated or isolated are also at risk. It’s imperative that parents recognize their tendency to punish a child too severely and take the needed steps to make sure the punishment is

Ever since childhood I have been an avid reader and been fascinated by words. From the creative delights of Land of the Faraway Tree to the complexity of The Hobbit I loved losing myself in a narrative.

Many important business deals are conducted during functions outside of the 8-5 world. Doing business within a global economy requires that we pay attention to other customs and protocol, including our professional calling cards. Particularly in international circles, business cards explain our place in the corporate hierarchy, so our title should be clearly stated. Have plenty of cards but be choosy about giving them out to everyone in the room as unsolicited cards will usually go into the “circular file” in short order. Always offer your card facing them, so they can immediately read it.r

The Chinese language has as a matter of fact, has many dialects within a single native language. It follows that there are as a rough count around eight to thirteen such groups like Wu, Xiang, Min, Cantonese etc. Therefore with the passage of time the native language itself has undergone variety of changes which have been successful in molding the language in a totally different fashion.rnThe Chinese language translator translates the language into Chinese and from Chinese to

I have found in my research that often survivors do not know that their problems are related to experiences of sexual abuse in their past. In fact, in my research six of the ten participants did not link their psychiatric disturbances to their history of sexual abuse. They were completely ...

South Korean company is now all set to create more ripples in the tech-world with its soon-to-be-released device Samsung Galaxy S3. This sequel to flagship gadget Samsung Galaxy S2 is also expected to make storm in the mobile phone market just after its release. This Samsung mobile phone was earlier rumored to break its cover in the April according to ZDNet Korea. But, Samsung has quashed these rumors recently in its Twitter remarks. But, this much-hyped gadget is expected to

So many occasions arose this year for me to transform my way of being. I had many sleepless nights early in the year worried about where extra income would come from; stress over things not working out quite right; and in all honesty I was somewhat sensitive. I’m proud to say I have reformed that old style of thinking.

Recently, I was thinking about the time I spent sailing. Many images came to mind – the times I was challenged almost to breaking against 20-foot waves, and times the gentle rocking combined with a glowing sunset were more joy than my heart could hold. But are we all adrift at sea? How do we find our true path in life while buffeted by circumstance, tossed by emotions like anger, joy, frustration, ecstasy? As I opened my imagination, I realized that there is much to be learned through the process of sailing. It requires a bit of adventure.

IMMUNE TO STRESS BLESSING B: Beat stress by not letting it arise in the first place. Beat stress by realizing what your place is in the great scheme and reality of the nature of things. Building up your immunity to stress should be one of your goals. L: Let the Lord guide you in all things. Let the Lord give you understanding, answers and a true purpose. E: Entertain only equanimity-of-spirit thoughts that automatically calm, soothe and keep you at the highest level of understanding.r

Eye Contact is one of the ruling factors of any speech or presentation. This is because more than 50% of the information we all assimilate is Visual, it is absolutely critical that one acquires and develops the skill to use Eye Contact as one of the major tools in our presentation or speech, if we are to have any chance of success in our work or personal environment when faced with face to face negotiations. It helps in building up instant connectivity with the audience with

Does the holiday give you a special glow? Or are you gritting your teeth at the repetitive Christmas carols? What if you could take all those feelings and use them to discover your inner wisdom? Holidays interrupt our normal routines. We have parties and extra activities. How you’ll experience these is up to you. This is a time to feel happy. When you feel happy, others are attracted to you, and you build your inner reserves. You store happy memories which can delight you at any time. It is also true that the holidays are busy.

Wars begin when talking stops. Relationships breakdown when talking breaks down. The mind stops working when we stop talking. Talking is a great healer. Talking is the adhesive that cures cracks and bridges chasms. Talking is what makes us humans. Women talk. Diplomats talk. Soldiers talk. Kids talk. We talk. In fact, right now you and us after having a conversation. A conversation in which we will open up and tell you why talking is one of our (human’s) greatest ability. W

It absolutely was that inside the Ninetieth millennium when it absolutely was regarded that the e-mail is probably the most well-acknowledged and nicely regarded strategy to connect between the men and women. The pattern was later moved from your email on the fast and effective technique of offering info no matter if it truly is any briefcase in point occurring or the distinct mishaps that occur in considerably more substantial. It's now the latest and most successful strateg

I thought I was just tired. I was reading a book with fine print and found myself pulling it further away to make out the words. My vision was better than 20/20- this must be a mistake. I delayed the inevitable for over 2 1/2 years. Last weekend I faced the facts and bought my first pair of reading glasses. "It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision." -Helen Keller What are the factors causing us to resist simple shifts that can significantly improve the quality of our lives? Here are some that have popped up for me:

We are good at talking, but we have trouble listening. One sage said, “The only reason we listen is because we know we get to talk next.” Here are some tips that can change your listening behavior now. Names! First, repeat a person’s name when you first meet him or her. This will make you ...

I recently noted an entire book on the misuse of fillers in public speaking. Can you imagine that? Someone actually filled up 320 pages talking about um’s and ah’s and other verbal stumbles. The book title: Ums: Slips, Stumbles and Verbal Blunders and What They Mean by Michael Erard. Yes, ...

The use of Internet for business marketing is multi-faceted and the marketers have to ensure that all the aspects should be considered in order to achieve holistic success. A website is the first step in your online marketing venture and you need to invest in professional web design to create a site that represents your business. This is why you must focus on user-centric graphic design services and integrate them in your web design. Graphic Design for Best First Impression W

Achieving a Red Hat certification is considered as a major accomplishment with its excellent career-enhancing potential. Some globally recognized Red Hat certifications are Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or the Architect-level exams. rnRed Hat training is highly recommended to get through with the exam and achieve this certification. Let’s have a look at some tips to make your exam preparation experience a positive one. rnWhy Chose R

Samsung Galaxy S3 is the new and modern handset from the South Korean firm. The leading smartphone from Samsung comes on board with plethora of features and specifications which makes it all more advance. With its release on May 30th , the device can now be purchased through assorted mobile phone deals. Samsung Galaxy S3 deals such as contract mobile phone, Pay As You Go and SIM Free mobile phone deals are all available in the UK market. Buyers have already pre ordered the de

Does conflict disrupt your workplace environment? Read on! Judy Ringer answers some commonly asked questions on the subjects of workplace conflict, difficult people, and how to manage them more effectively. Q. What are some typical breakdowns in the workplace? JR: I wouldn’t call them ...

I get it. Companies need to have some rules, but ‘brules’, that’s what leaders need to question. Coined by Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley and author of The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, brules, otherwise known as ‘bullshit rules,’ is a term for limiting rules, largely unconscious, insidious limiting rules that a company or culture is holding that no longer serves the greater good.

Powerful Public Speaking – Tips for Public Speaking Successr For many of us the words public and speaking should never be spoken together in public. Public speaking is a terrifying task. What could be more exposing than standing up in front of a group or colleagues, friends or strangers and being expected to entertain and engage with nothing but your words, wit and charisma?r

Disclaimer. You're probably reading this because you want to be heard, and I'm going to talk about how to listen. Because that's how to be heard. Become a good listener. The three primary ingredients of conversation are: Inquiry, Acknowledgment, and Advocacy. • Inquiry is about learning, curiosity, and doing your best to understand how something looks to someone else. • Acknowledgement is letting that someone know you've heard them. • Advocacy is inviting them to hear you.

Most businesses understand the tremendous value associated with growing a base of loyal customers. However the old loyalty program model is getting a little tired and a little too same old, same old.

What the happiness is and what is not, you know that very well. Just recall this unbelievable moment of joy, the feeling that life is at its best, the moment you want to hold forever. Do you want to hold this feeling for longer? Ben Sweetland once said “Success is a journey not destination” I don’t know you are agree but at this point I would propose a little modification: “Make happiness your journey not your memory”.

I was asked on a radio show what are the real secrets to getting a job in this economy. With so many people looking for employment, you must insure that your resume stands out. There are 7 secrets that will insure that you are the star that your future employer plucks out of the sky. Remember that the goal of a resume is to get an interview, so take a leadership stance and total personal responsibility to make it a great one. 1. What is your job objective? You can't scribe before this step. This is your hook, and the statement that most people don't even consider.