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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Selection of the Android tablets is important - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Jeo NashThe present age is the age of the smart phones and the tablets. The Android devices have managed to give a unique set of identity to them. They have a user-friendly interface along with the cheaper apps and the game development facility. Android tablets have made the apps available at a cheaper ...
Views: 878 - How To Handle the Showman At Work? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Dr Rakesh ChopraThis is the type of person who is often hugely entertaining and highly popular within the workplace, so he (or she) may seem an unlikely obstacle to your progress in implementing your strategies. However, his (or her) problem is that he talks too much. At meetings he wants his voice to be ...
Views: 1264 - What Do You Have to Do to Feel The Way You Want to Feel? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2016 from William CottringerWhat Do You Have to Do to Feel The Way You Want to Feel? By Bill Cottringer “There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” ~Aldous Huxley. While this article title seems to be a rather straightforward question, I doubt that it is ...
Views: 1381 - How To Handle The Pedantic Rule Follower At Work? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2016 from Dr Rakesh ChopraThis is the type of person who insists on following the rules to the letter, even when it is explained to him (or her) that the situation is urgent and speed is essential. He is more concerned that he has done everything correctly, even if it means that the goal is missed. He is rigid and has no ...
Views: 2355 - How presentation skills can sky rocket your success at work - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroHaving spent many years in senior executive roles experience tells me that when it comes to succeeding at work it isn’t necessarily about how much experience you have, how many qualifications you hold or even how knowledgeable you are. It’s about how you speak! It’s clear to me that the ...
Views: 2731(1 vote) - 11 Types of Difficult People You Find At Work - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Dr Rakesh ChopraDifficult people in the workplace come in many different guises. What they have in common is that they get in your way, either unintentionally or deliberately. They obstruct you from achieving your corporate goals. Here are eleven different types that you may have come across in your ...
Views: 1157 - Never Start Your Prospecting Phone Call With This Question - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Bill LamptonPicture in your mind the frustrated expression on a business leader's face because he or she has just heard the very worst possible opening question from an unfamiliar caller. You might guess that this was the caller's question: "How's the weather in Denver today?" You would want to answer, ...
Views: 1121 - Abilene Paradox (Part – 3) - How do we insulate ourselves from the bug? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Dr. Madan TripathyAbilene Paradox (Part – 3) - How do we insulate ourselves from the bug? Madan Tripathy Welcome back. Glad to meet you again. If you have gone through the earlier two parts of this series, you very well know that Abilene paradox refers to situations or circumstances when a group of ...
Views: 1309 - 4 Ways To Make A Great First Impression - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Meghan BelnapIt’s said that you never get a second chance to make a great first impression. That’s why it’s of utmost importance to always be ready to make your mark on the world. In order to do that you need to try to always be your best self. By doing that you can always make a good first impression and ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Stop Being So Selfish! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI listen to people telling me day in and day out about how they only want to make the money they need… And I see from their demeanour that they think that that makes them in some way, holier than everyone else out there who is out to grab everything they can get – or so they think… And I ...
Views: 1326 - 5 Reasons Why People Don't Blog - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Marjorie GeiserI hear all the time from wellness professionals (who seem to be the epitome of perfectionists) who say they don't blog. When I ask them why, I hear the same thing over and over again. Let's see if any of these reasons hit home for you. 1 - I don't blog because I don't know what to ...
Views: 1029 - Customer Service: Is It Important To Smile? - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come into contact with someone they know, they could end up receiving a smile and then a few words. At the same time, they might not offer them a smile and only a few words could be spoken. When the former takes place, it is likely to be a sign that one is close to the other ...
Views: 1584 - Anger: Incident or Issue? - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Janet PfeifferIn the years that I facilitated my support group for estranged families, I primarily worked with older parents whose adult children had severed their relationship with them. The parents were perplexed: "I was a good parent", they declared. "I gave my children the best of everything. There is no ...
Views: 1592 - 7 Fool proof ways to rid yourself of public speaking anxiety - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroThe very fact that many people rank the fear of speaking in public as one of their greatest sources of anxiety could be hurting their professional and personal life. It’s far more common than you may ever imagine; perhaps you’ve even experienced it yourself. Sweaty palms, feeling nervous, ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - 10 Ways Blogging Can Increase Reading Comprehension - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Luisa BrentonReading comprehension, the ability to understand what is written on paper. Allowing your students to have the capacity to know what they read and write. There are many ways to improve anybody's reading comprehension. Spelling tests, lessons, but what if you could improve your students reading ...
Views: 1165 - Psychology Hacks to Boost Your Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Laura CallisenWe’re all advised to avoid sarcasm in our personal communications. But it turns out that sarcastic exchanges can enhance and boost your creativity. Sarcasm is frequently used as a way to hurt, demean, or belittle others. It also, too often, serves as a veil for hostility, when direct ...
Views: 1948(1 vote) - How To Stop Blushing When You're Under Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2016 from Mike McClementAn extraordinary fact about blushing is that it is unique to humans. Charles Darwin called blushing “the most peculiar and most human of all expressions”. Why do you blush? The reason for blushing is not the same for everyone; being the centre of attention, someone giving you praise, being ...
Views: 2612 - How To Control Nerves - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2016 from Mike McClementButterflies, a dry mouth, feeling dizzy, at a loss for words, rapid heartbeat, fidgeting. All symptoms of a nervous response. Nerves can strike at any time and when they do, they can knock you for six. Whether it’s public speaking, a job interview, important meeting or even a social event, ...
Views: 1613 - What's Wrong with Saying "No Problem?" - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2016 from Marcia Naomi BergerSaying "thank you" is gracious. These are two words we all like to hear. How do you respond to someone who thanks you? This common replay makes me cringe: "No Problem!" "No problem." "No worries." We hear these words from sales clerks, food servers, and others after we thank them for doing ...
Views: 1947 - You Have Always Had The Ability To Speak Life Into Your Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightEveryday, you speak, you write, you talk life or death into your desires and you are still not completely aware of your own power. It is easier to think that things happen to you and that you just have to roll with the punches and that is so not true. You always get a choice. You ...
Views: 1064 - SYNC UP! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever been told that you’re not a team player or not a good communicator when you think you are? Have you ever wondered why you can’t get great results from those who support you in your business? Great leaders know how to create synergy with those around them. This is the ...
Views: 1514 - Necessities of learning Spanish in Waltham Cross: Part I - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Robin joWith the development of the international relationships, the exchange of trade, culture, education and economy has invoked the necessity of the Spanish language among the inhabitants of Waltham Cross. Numerous online teaching services have made the learning easy. Spanish is a language which ...
Views: 1423 - Stop trying so hard to follow the ‘rules’ - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYOu know what you want to do… YOu know what you want life to look like… You have the vision inside of you as to what it will be like when you finally do the work you feel called and commisioned to do… And yet, you keep looking to everyone else to tell you how to go about making it ...
Views: 1894 - Customer Service: Is Being Present Important? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was going to meet a friend, there is a strong chance that they would expect them to show up not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Another way of looking at this would be to say that they expect them to be present. However, if this wasn’t the case, it could be because ...
Views: 2103 - 3 Must Have's That Resolve Conflicts - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Janet PfeifferConflict is a natural and even healthy aspect of life. It enables us to see another perspective of an issue, to creatively discuss and seek solutions to our differences, to learn to be open-minded and flexible, to practice the fine art of compromise or in some instances to graciously concede to ...
Views: 1626 - When Silence Isn't Golden - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Janet PfeifferWe're all familiar with the phrase "Silence is golden". This proverb dates as far back as ancient Egypt, making reference to the importance of keeping quiet under certain circumstances. The first example of it being used in English is credited to the poet Thomas Carlyle in 1831. Certainly there ...
Views: 1545 - When To Give Help And Advice And When Not To - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaWhen should we give help or advice and when should we bite our tongue and let the matter be? It is a hard call sometimes. What to do when faced with an urge to say or do something which we perceive to be helpful, even essential? But is it really? How can we really tell? We all want to help ...
Views: 1866 - If you want a successful business, Stop thinking Poor! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou may or may not realise this but you have been conditioned to think poor… To think lack… To think that it is bad to be rich… And so, of course, it is a struggle to create abundant wealth. You ask me about how to grow your business… You ask me about how to get more clients, ...
Views: 1649 - Give Up These 5 Ideas If You Want To Create Abundant Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightOnce upon a time, I allowed myself to remain poor by holding on tightly to the little money I had and refusing to let it out of my sight because it felt so hard to come by. I was living in poverty and I did not even know it. ON the face of things I was successful, I had the career, the ...
Views: 1505 - Press Kits Tips To Get Noticed - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from Rabia TanveerTo get attracted by some big business magnates, you need to sharpen your edges. It is really important for you to come up with the bigger ideas to get acquaintance with the big market fish. It will help you to swim alongside without getting drowned into the big sea. When you are starting a new ...
Views: 1101 - Different kinds of Personnel Application - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Rabia TanveerEffective communication skills are really very important in every field, weather its business or any education sector. Communication can be oral or written, when we talk about written communication, the first thing that pops up into our minds is the application letters. Applications are the most ...
Views: 1477 - Stop making your spirituality an obstacle to your dream - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou have everything you need to flourish. Do you really understand that? There is no need to wait around for any kind of saviour, do you GET THAT? I know the leaders reading this have always known that they are powerful. And yet, I think a few of you just need someone like me to remind you ...
Views: 992 - The six figure speaker mindset - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageGet on the platform. Give an incredible presentation. Make a boatload of money selling your products and services on the back-end. Can it really be this simple? Actually yes…when you know what you’re doing and you have the correct mindset. Experts around the globe are making incredible ...
Views: 1265 - Why Not Design A Life, A Business That You Actually Adore? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightFor the longest time, I lived a half-life… I knew I was capable of more and yet, I refused to live it out… And now, I look back and realise that it was a choice… A choice to believe the lies about not mattering… A choice to believe the lies about not being important enough… A ...
Views: 966 - Student life in china - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2015 from Umer FiazThe Universities of China attract hundreds and thousands of students from all over the world every year. Chinese universities are well known for their high quality education. This is the reason that the Chinese universities are among world’s top universities. China is providing almost every ...
Views: 1019 - Voice - A Forgotten Path to Success - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Anne CookHave you ever considered what part the sound of your voice plays in the role of your success? In the book Voice and Diction it says, "People who have poor speaking voices - the kind that set your teeth on edge- are almost always unaware of this." When I was in broadcast school I had to read ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - Top Tips To Help You Stay Mentally Prepared Before Job Interview - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Lisa smithAre you about to sit for a job interview soon? Well, it’s natural to have butterflies in your tummy now as the very thought of facing the interviewers can be pretty intimidating, especially if it’s a high profile company. But you have to suppress any sort of jitters now as any slack here ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Inspired Communication - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Janet PfeifferThe purpose of communication is so individuals can freely share their ideas, feelings, thoughts, and needs with one another as a means of better understanding themselves and the situation at hand. However it can present a unique set of challenges for several reasons: 1) As children we are not ...
Views: 1580 - Learning To Communicate Better - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2015 from John TerraOne of the most important requirements of any successful relationship is the ability to communicate effectively. That's the case whether it's a relationship between friends, romantic partners, or yes, a customer-merchant situation. That really should come as no surprise since when you get ...
Views: 1012 - Do You Listen to Convince--or to Learn? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2015 from Marcia Naomi Berger"When you talk you are only repeating what you already know. But when you listen you might learn something new" --attributed alternately to the Dalai Lama and author J.P. McEvoy. "Are you a convincer or a listener?" asks Melissa Orlov, ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - What's so wrong about The Golden Rule? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Q & A time again! Q: What's so wrong about "The Golden Rule?" A: Short form: It's tyranny! Surprised? Read further, please: A: Longer elaboration: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Ok, so what if others prefer something different done unto them than what it is ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Convenient Mistruths - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Nan RussellThe subject line of the email read: "We met at ..." and the name of a conference where I'd recently spoken. Thinking it was from someone who attended my session, I opened it sooner versus later. "I never heard back from you," she wrote, "I wanted to take you to lunch or drop by your office to ...
Views: 967 - Communication is Key in Call Centers, Here’s Why - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Anna RodriguezWhen we think of call center agents, what comes to mind is an image of a well-spoken person, who can easily engage in conversation. But what happens when an agent has a lack of communication skills? The importance of communication is highlighted in our everyday interactions, but the ...
Views: 1265 - UFO Method to Eliminate Arguing - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Janet PfeifferWe all argue. Well, for sure we all disagree. Arguing is an option. We can peacefully debate opposite sides of a topic and without having it escalate to anger, shouting, name-calling, and hurt feelings. Yet oftentimes it does. When people do not feel as though they are being heard or understood ...
Views: 1394 - How To Communicate Rationally When You're Angry - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2015 from Janet PfeifferCommunication is difficult for most of us. It is one of the most necessary interpersonal skills we need yet few have ever been formally trained in. For most, it's a learn-as-you-go process. What makes effective communicating so challenging is that we all converse on different levels and employ ...
Views: 1791 - Intrapersonal Communication in Healing - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Marc LernerThe human brain is an incredible creation and we have not yet scratched the surface of its real potential. The purpose of this article is to give you a framework for how to use your brain to perceive a broader view than we usually use. The majority of us have a constant focus on our thinking ...
Views: 2826 - Customer Service: Is Eye Contact Important? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperSomeone could enter a store and not receive eye contact from anyone who works there, and it might not bother them. The same thing could take place when they go and pay for what they have come to buy, and once again, this might not faze them. This could be because they are in a rush and want ...
Views: 5727 - Coping with Critics - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Tina TessinaNo one likes to be criticized, fairly or not. It’s always difficult to deal with, and it can hurt. Because I’m a writer of books and columns, and because I’ve lectured, appeared on radio and TV, I am sometimes recognized in public. I’m glad I’m not more ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Overcome Communication Barriers? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Rakesh KhushwahaToday, a lot of communication barriers are faced by all. Sometimes the message intended by the sender is not understood by the receiver in the same terms and sense, thus leading to communication breakdown. So, it is important to deal and cope up with these communication barriers so as to ensure ...
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