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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- ***Busting the Block: Seven Secrets for Smashing Writer’s Block - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Diana Morris© 2009, Diana Morris and Doug Davin www.breakthroughskills.com Writer’s block. Usually said with the same tone we might use for “root canal” or “audit,” writer’s block is the frustration of being stumped by a writing task. No ideas are flowing, or the ones that are seem silly, clunky, or ...
Views: 1089(4 votes) - ***Color in Public Speaking Does Not Refer to What You Are Wearing! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the requirements for dynamic speaking, whether it is at the lectern or just in normal conversation, is to be expressive when you talk. This is known as color and refers to your vocal variety, facial expression, and body language. All three elements work hand-in-hand to make your ...
Views: 3090(1 vote) - ***How Do You Thinketh? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Diana MorrisSuccessful 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 “Dreams are the seedlings of realities.” —James Allen, As a Man Thinketh Around 1730, while in his late 20s, Benjamin ...
Views: 1257(3 votes) - ***Improve Your Speaking Voice for the New Year and Watch What Happens to the Rest of Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Nancy DanielsIf you want a New Year’s Resolution that can improve your life, both professionally and personally, you might consider voice training. I am sure that you are questioning how this is possible. What is fascinating about the techniques for discovering your ‘real’ voice is that those techniques ...
Views: 2746(1 vote) - ***Low-Cost "Get Known" Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sharon Sayler1. Have an effective web or blog site and exposure on social media. Today most people at least research online before buying, if not, buy online. You can do a site your self or hire a designer. Effective does not have to be expensive. Just spend a little time learning about the technologies and ...
Views: 2296(2 votes) - ***Say What You Mean What You Say - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenWashington Post columnist Bob Levey shared a list of some of his favorite funny headlines. His list includes some incredibly funny, laugh-out-loud lines. Among them were: •"Study Finds Sex, Pregnancy Link." •"Official: Only Rain Will Cure Drought." •"Low Wages Said To Be Key ...
Views: 4647(2 votes) - ***The Relationship Trap: "Let's Talk." - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Margaret Paul"Let's talk tonight," said Callie."Oh no, not again!" thought Darren as he gave Callie a blank stare, feeling like a deer in the headlights.Darren knew from past experience that "Let's talk," meant, "Let's talking about what you are doing wrong, and about how ...
Views: 4468(2 votes) - ***The Talk: The Tennessee Expert - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThe lanky blond man bends to come in the door of the deposition room. I am there with my Stenograph set up ready to go. It's always best when an expert witness is the first to arrive: You can chitchat with him, put him at ease, find out what he is an expert in and how he talks, because you ...
Views: 2982(1 vote) - ***Wake Up Happy: Live the language of hope and possibility - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Diana Morris© 2009, Doug Davin and Diana Morris www.breakthroughskills.com [Featured Breakthrough Skill—High Possibility Thinking: Set great expectations] The great Hudson School landscape artist Joseph Turner, famous for using vibrant colors in his bigger-than-life paintings, was once asked, “Why ...
Views: 1330(4 votes) - ***What Is Your Voicemail Message Saying About You? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Nancy DanielsYou are probably not comfortable hearing your voice on your voicemail or your answering machine and yet you may not realize that if you hear your voice that way, so does everyone else. Because the manner in which you hear yourself is vastly different than what the recording equipment is telling ...
Views: 3798(2 votes) - 10 Keys to Social Media Success - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Andrew Chow10 Keys to Social Media Success a. Experiment different platform. i. Experiment different platform personally before doing it professionally ii. Try a variety of social media tools iii. Be yourself, make some friends, and share your content b. Device a strategic approach to social ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Gestures - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoNon-verbal communication, or body language, is an important part of presentation skills and how you gesture is an essential component of that body language. At the very least, your gestures should match your words and not distract the audience. And with a little practice, they can help you ...
Views: 1883(2 votes) - 10 Tips for How to Use Notecards Effectively When Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIt's okay to use notes when presenting, especially if you're speaking on a new topic or to a new audience. The key to using notes effectively is what is included in your notes and how you use them. The following ten tips will help you use notes effectively to remember the key points of your ...
Views: 2495(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoHere are 10 tips to improve your public speaking skills, whether you are presenting at work, giving a toast at a wedding or receiving an award. 1. Have a Message What is the one thing that you want the audience to remember from your presentation? Put it into one sentence and you have your ...
Views: 1644(2 votes) - 12 Reasons to Develop Exceptional People Skills - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2004 from Peter MurphyWhy should you bother to spend your valuable time learning how to develop exceptional people skills? Here´s why. Look at the people who seem to have it all - a great job, an active social life and a happy family life. What do these people have in common? They all have excellent communication ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - 20 Facts of Telesales Every Telemarketer should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Steve Kent Lim1. It’s estimated in any telesales about 75% of people will only respond well is because of your voice and only 25% due to the words or phrases you use – so work on your voice – make it sound appealing and pleasing. Always smile when you’re talking as it will put a smile in your voice. 2. ...
Views: 3548(1 vote) - 3 Employee Training Tips for Managers - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteWhen you became a manager, there's a good chance that you didn't realize that providing employee training would become a major portion of your job. However, it's a fact that teaching is an essential function of every managerial job. When you're in charge of managing and motivating other workers ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Holiday Corporate Team Building Works - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Rob JacksonI love this time of year. I find that more team work is exhibited during the holiday season than any other time of the year. Everything from a family working together to put together a family holiday meal, to a corporate work team having a holiday party, or groups of people helping out with ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - 3 Simple Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line by Tapping Your Most Valuable Asset, Your People - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Skip WeismanTwo startling facts regarding issues absolutely impacting the bottom line of manufacturing companies in today’s challenging economy: 1. The Gallup organization, an international research company with a division that focuses on employee engagement and motivation, estimates $300 billion is ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - 3 Techniques Guaranteed to Engage Your Audience - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiWhile visiting a friend recently in Chapel Hill, NC, we attended a lecture on the University of North Carolina campus. When the speaker started presenting, I noticed that the audience — which ranged in age from 6 to well over 60 — was completely enthralled (including me!) from start to ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - 4 Presenter Mistakes to Avoid, Or Please Don't "Vomit" on Your Audience - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoAt the end of my session at a conference, one of the audience members came up to tell me about a bad session she had attended. She said, "The presenter vomited his content on the audience. It was awful. I would have walked out if I wasn't sitting in the front row." That's pretty strong ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - 4 Reasons Not to Start Your Presentation With a Joke - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIn my presentation skills training programs, people often ask me, "Should I start my presentation with a joke?" My immediate response is "No!" Now I'm a fan of humor as much as anyone – and in fact, probably more than most people, since I've been performing onstage with an improv comedy ...
Views: 1542(4 votes) - 5 Keys to Go Viral (by example) - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! We’re going viral, and this is how’re doing it. If humanity is going to really transform, we need to have more than a shift in consciousness--we all need to learn things and do things that we may have never done before. It’s easy though. It’s all about using the ...
Views: 2015(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why Presenters Won't Use a Micrphone - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOften, I have seen people refuse to use a microphone when they're presenting, whether at an office meeting, community event or industry conference. Yet, using a microphone correctly can make it easier for the audience to hear you and understand your message - which is the whole point of your ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - 6 Networking Tips for New Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Marquita HeraldNetworking and learning to talk to people you don’t know is an essential skill for most business people, but especially for entrepreneurs. There is a strong correlation between the entrepreneur as a person and his or her business that requires they get out into the world to create and maintain ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - 6 Ways to Deal With Conflict at Work - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Adam YoungEvery organization has a staff with a diverse set of personalities, backgrounds and experiences. Conflict is inevitable in organizational settings when people who are extremely different work together on a daily basis. Whether it is a clash of personalities, a misunderstanding, or disagreement ...
Views: 2607(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Successful Storytelling in Your Presentations - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoRelevant and engaging stories can be a compelling part of your presentation – whether you are presenting at a board meeting, an industry conference or an awards banquet. Here are 7 steps to follow to make your storytelling successful: 1. Pick a relevant story. Think about the story from ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - 7 Tips For Enhancing Your Communication Skills - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Gaye O'Brien7 Tips for Enhancing Your Communication Skills Here are 7easy ways to improve your communication with yourself and others as communicating successfully with other, is a major contributing factor to our success in life. One thing to do is communicate with others using positive words, tone ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - 8 Mistakes Trainers Make - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Saritza ZambranaBeing talented is a great responsibility as well having a big vision. When we lose focus as leaders, it's normal to misplace our purpose and get distracted and superficial with the empowering tools of leadership. To build our leadership is to build our presence and calibrate our talents and ways ...
Views: 2828(2 votes) - 8 Tips for Handling Radio Interviews Like a Pro - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoA presentation skills coaching client recently landed a radio interview. She was excited because it would help her build her business, but also nervous because she had never been interviewed on the radio. After we got done celebrating, here are the 8 tips that I shared that will help her ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - 9 Tips for How to Present While Seated - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda Bonanno"You can't start a fire sitting down" is an old cliché that I used in graduate school to explain to the supervising professor why I taught my American history class section standing up. (I also thought to myself, "it's harder for them to shoot a moving target.") The professor preferred that I ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - A Communication Lesson From Jerry Seinfeld - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ty BennettJerry Seinfeld is one of the most recognized comedians in the world. In the early 90s it was Jerry’s comedy that spearheaded the popularity of observational humor. Here are a few of his funny observations: • According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two ...
Views: 2905(1 vote) - AMP Up Your Relationships Now - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneAMP up your relationships, a new approach to creating passionate and enduring love relationships, comes from research in economics and business about what helps us to develop and maintain drive and motivation to succeed - and what causes us to becomes less interested and even lethargic and ...
Views: 2335(2 votes) - Apologizing brings great results - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Elinor StutzLong 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 ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Are you wanting to change or preserve your reality: 6 questions can change the course of your life (Part 3 of 3) - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonPart 1 of this introductory article highlighted whether stretching, aka personal growth (not to be confused with parking your butt, reading self-help books, and watching the world whiz by you), is for you and whether you are open to using it to grow your business and improve your lifestyle. Part ...
Views: 2400(2 votes) - ARM Yourself and Knockout Stage Fright for Good - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiTrembling hands. Dry mouth. Weak legs. Your mind is racing and so is your heart. Sound familiar? Welcome to the very popular “glossophobia” club, more commonly known as stage fright. If you suffer from speaker’s anxiety, you’re in excellent company. Fear of speaking in public still ranks ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - Attract Other People to You With a Friendly Face - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you are with other people, do you let them get to know the “real you”? Or do you hide yourself from others, always acting stiff and polite? In some societies, people behave very formally with each other. In those societies, you will be more respected if you are distant and courteous, ...
Views: 4508(3 votes) - Auto Pilot Your Customer Service and Marketing Communications - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Vernessa TaylorYou might think you can manage requests for your brochure, current flyer, and offline newsletter by simply replying to the emails from your customers and visitors. That might be right if you expect to get only 2-3 requests each week. But can you afford to be wrong? What happens when ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Be Goals, Do Goals - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Marnie GreenAre you a finisher? Do you love the feel of completing a task and checking it off your list? Goal completion is a strong human motivator. Yet, writing significant goals that have a positive impact on the work environment can be tough. Here's a framework to consider the next time you begin to ...
Views: 3884(1 vote) - Becoming the Best Listener You Can Be - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Joan CurtisDid you know there are Six Messages in any conversation? • What you Mean to say • What you Actually say • What the other person Hears • What the other person Thinks he/she hears • What the other person Says • What you Think the other person says No wonder we have communication ...
Views: 2754(1 vote) - Belonging - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Matt DaviesWhen you start to dig into the research on human behaviour you see how much ‘a sense of belonging’ factors on so many levels of who we are. Belonging to a family, a group of friends, a football team, a church or a business shapes how we feel about ourselves and others. My Irish mother said ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Brand Essentials: Every Leader’s Image-Critical Messaging Tools - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Sarah HathornWhenever I’m working in a corporate environment and attending a networking event or meeting with my potential “leadership tribe,” it amazes me that the business tools of executive leaders look worn, outdated or overly casual. These are strategic business meetings where everyone present hopes to ...
Views: 3227(2 votes) - Can You Tame Your Beast? How You Can Effectively Control Your Tongue in 10 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHere's a riddle for you: throughout the history of humankind, people have been able to tame wolves, chimpanzees, tigers, lions, dolphins, killer whales, seals, and cobras. But there is one thing--one very small thing--each of us have that we have not been able to tame. Do you know what it ...
Views: 9332(12 votes) - Communicating at Work - Developing Leadership Skills and Management Communication Skills - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Allie CaseyLeaders and managers or supervisors require different skills. A description or list of management and leadership skills may have some overlapping qualities but they are distinct proficiencies. Leaders require the ability to see the big picture and make decisions about missions and goals. ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Communicating at Work - How to Use High Impact Language and Have More Influence on Others - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Allie CaseyCommunicating in the workplace to influence others requires using high impact language to effectively send your message. You may be reducing your ability to influence others by using softening phrases in your conversations. Listen for these 5 phrases when you speak that might imply a lack of ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Communicating Effectively in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Azriel WinnettIneffective communication is a major, yet avoidable, obstacle to business productivity. And yes, it can be avoided. Given the will, the bleakest of situations can be turned around for the better. Management must face squarely the challenge of formulating strategies to encourage ...
Views: 4006(1 vote) - Communications and Personality Type – Extravert & Introvert - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Pam HollisterCommunication is central to our life—we communicate with others every day, throughout the day. Understanding, appreciating, and accommodating personality differences in communication style can bring major success to our effectiveness as a friend, spouse, employee, supervisor, trainer, leader, ...
Views: 2849(1 vote) - Communication—“It’s Complicated” - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Joan CurtisWhat’s complicated about communication? You say what you want to say. The other responds. What’s complicated about that? Take the movie, It’s Complicated, for example. For those of us who had the pleasure of seeing it, we may have noticed that Alec Baldwin’s character was a bit ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Conflict Resolution - Using Solomon's Wisdom Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Pastor Bobby KeatingIf we were to put all of the problems that we might encounter in a business, a friendship or a marriage into a pot and boil them down, what do you think might remain? The biggest factor in most failed businesses or friendships or marriages is 'unresolved conflicts.' Marriages have been ruined ...
Views: 2308(1 vote) - Conversation Tips: What to Do When You Forget Someone’s Name - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettYou’ve just met this person at the office, and 2 minutes into the conversation, oops! Her name flies out the window of your memory. When you’re talking to your neighbor, you forget her name, too. Welcome to the club. What are you going to do now? Begin With These 3 Tips: 1. Stay calm. 2. ...
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