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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- When We Need to Say "No" - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Uzi WeingartenThere are times we find ourselves in the unpleasant situation of needing to refuse a request. We explain the reasons for why we can’t do it, and still the person making the request is angry and upset with us. The least effective thing to do in such a situation is to get into an argument. Such ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - When You Are Looking for a Motivational Speaker - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Jef MenguinI suggest that you consider these three criterions when you are looking for a motivational speaker. The first is experience. Since you want your people to go somewhere, I think your motivational speaker must have some experience walking and running. At least, he must be able to say what to do ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - You’ll Never Get Stuck In Email Traffic Again - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jürgen SchmechelOver the past 10 years email has become one of the most utilised means of communication, in the office and the private. It is a fantastic way of corresponding, because you do not have to wait for the post to be collected and delivered and in many cases it’s even better than the telephone, ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - Deaf Communication - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaWe live in a culture where we become addict to conversational approval approach. The continuous exercise of giving approval so we can feel approved. For example; we say something and then immediately the listener add some comment too. This occurs almost instantly and without pauses. We are ...
Views: 1800(7 votes) - "How to Attract Affluent Clients"Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Ali BrownEveryone wants to attract affluent clients for their business – why not sell to those who have the money to spend? But not everyone knows how to gain these clients successfully. Moving from a general clientele to a wealthier client base requires a shift in your mindset, but it's a shift that ...
Views: 2243(5 votes) - How to Avoid Family Conflict These Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Sharon MelnickThanksgiving and Christmas holidays probably mean get togethers with your family of origin (or even more loaded: with those of your spouse!) While there are many comforts and joys of spending time with your extended family, sometimes it can mean interacting with people who control, ...
Views: 1107(3 votes) - ***Never Stop Thinking! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Diana MorrisHow to prime your brain to expect success © 2009, Doug Davin and Diana Morris www.breakthroughskills.com [Featured Breakthrough Skill— High Possibility Thinking: Set great expectations] Two people begin separate consulting practices. Each loses a critical contract. The first ...
Views: 1399(3 votes) - 4 Steps to Getting and Keeping “A” List Clients - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Whatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy.” - Brian Tracy Last week, we talked about letting go of “D” List Clients, but this begs the question, “How do you get “A” List clients?” Believe it or not, it is not that hard. We just make it difficult. The Law of ...
Views: 1111(3 votes) - 5 Secrets for Communicating with Teenagers - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from James LehmanDoes this sound familiar? Your teenage son is taking forever in the bathroom (again), but you need him to get ready so you can get to work on time. You’re thinking, “How could I have raised such an inconsiderate kid? He’s so disrespectful!” Meanwhile, your child is locked in the bathroom, ...
Views: 2714(3 votes) - Break the Ice to Get Your Meeting Going! - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Marsha EganIcebreakers are great. When you get people together to work on things, getting them to know each other will spur on other positive results. I make it a habit to have an icebreaker at just about every volunteer meeting I conduct, whether the group is large or small. After all, these people ...
Views: 2754(3 votes) - The Call to Become a Public Speaker - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIn March 2008 I borrowed a friend’s “Triple Goddess Tarot” pack of cards (by Isha Lerner) and gave myself a reading. Among the cards that came up, one took the place of the “New Moon or New Beginning” – It was the card No. 23 or Infinite Truth. Among the meanings of this card, the following ...
Views: 1868(3 votes) - THE FIVE PILLARS OF ENGLISH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE IMPORTANCE OF PILLARS Without pillars, buildings will never stand. They are the strong columns that are the supports for a building. In the English language there are five pillars. They are the building blocks and the key to fluency and exceptional ability in English. These five pillars are ...
Views: 6474(3 votes) - The Four “R”s for a PROductive Relationship: Be Respectful, Real, Responsible and Responsive - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinThe Stress Doc presents a four step, “Four 'R'” communicational guide for building successful “give and take” professional relationships. The Four “R”s are dramatically illustrated in his recent encounter with an ENT surgeon. Many of us “Boomers” grew up with an alliterative academic ...
Views: 6244(3 votes) - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Working Memory - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 3324(7 votes) - Corporate Team Building Ideas to Add Pep and Energy to Your Conference - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Doug StaneartHere are three Corporate Team Building Ideas that are guaranteed to add pep and energy to your next conference and turn it into the home run hit you have been looking for. Have your quarterly, bi-annual, or annual conferences become dull and boring? As the planner for your conference, you feel ...
Views: 11300(4 votes) - Have You Mastered This Essential Conversation Skill: How to Change the Subject? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Tracey BennettHave you been at the mercy of a bore or windbag? Did you want to change the subject and talk about something interesting? You can. And when your date or interviewer asks questions you don't want to answer, you can deftly change the subject and talk about something else. Media trainers have a ...
Views: 3976(4 votes) - Simple Communication Strategies for Business Leaders - 3 Steps to Changing Undesirable Behaviors - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Skip WeismanIn a recent leadership workshop participants were asked to share all the things their peers, subordinates and bosses do that drive them crazy and make their jobs more difficult. Two full flip-chart pages were filled. Next, the same group of participants was asked to identify the things they ...
Views: 3381(7 votes) - Organizational Leadership Mistakes – The #1 Way Business Leaders Unknowingly Sabotage Trust - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Skip WeismanTrust is the fuel that propels teams and organizations to high-levels of success. Yet, organizational leaders today unknowingly do almost everything in their power to sabotage trust. The primary way in which trust in organizations is sabotaged is by a leader’s communication style. One ...
Views: 3698(8 votes) - A Serving of Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Michael McIntyreIn a society that for the most part predicates itself on the idea that you have to fight your way to the top, kill or be killed, eat what you kill, and look out for “numero uno” you; the concept of serving others in order to succeed would seem to be contradictory to success . Competition and ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Communication Tips for Talking about Tricky Topics - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Susie and Otto Collins“I want to quit my job and go back to school.” “I would like us to work with a relationship coach.” “I think we need to make some decisions about our child.” “I want to spend more intimate time with just you.” It's not always easy to speak what you want or how you see a situation in your ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Words Matter by Dena Hurst, Ph.D and Ray Jorgensen, Ph.D, an excerpt from their book, Oracle of the Obvious: Secrets to Common Sense Leadership - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raymond JorgensenBecause they are so powerful, words must be chosen carefully. Words are much more than letters strung together. They are the means by which we convey our thoughts to one another. Words touch all of our senses. They have a rhythm we can feel and hear. They evoke pictures in our minds. They help ...
Views: 2485(1 vote) - *** Clear the Clutter: Language Strategies for Women that Lead to Success - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Barbara GiamancoWant to command greater respect at work? Crystal communication transforms business success! To get your point across, recognize that powerful language articulated in a strong, clear voice is crucial to being heard. Men and women approach the business game differently. Not surprising news. What ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - ***6 Steps to Amazing Success with Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Sylvia LafairEver wonder exactly what you say that makes people take action? Ever wonder if there are key phrases and specific words that cause someone to engage with you, follow your advice, thank you for making a difference in their lives? Research into how the brain communicates with itself and with ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - ***Don’t let feelings boss you around! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Diana MorrisHow optimism and positive expectation put you in control of your life © 2009, Doug Davin and Diana Morris www.breakthroughskills.com [Featured Breakthrough Skill—High Possibility Thinking: Set great expectations] What is it about positive people? They’re like success magnets. They ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - ***Education and Communication Build Commitment - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The increasing availability of new information and communication technology is one of the key ingredients that makes a high-involvement management approach possible. This capability, more than any other, makes it possible for individuals to become self-managing, to be involved in the business, ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - ***Stop Managing and Start Leading - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAsk any group of managers if they view themselves as an elite within their organization and you can be sure they will deny it. You'll hear comments such as: "I have an open-door policy" and "I take pride in always being accessible and approachable." And in most cases, these managers will ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - 11 Strategies for Better Communication - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Edward LewellenHave you ever communicated an idea to another person and not received the response you wanted or expected? Have you ever experienced an easy flow of communication with some people, but there are others that you just don't seem to be able to get on the same "page" with? In this article, you're ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - 15 Tips to Improve Your Presentations - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy ThompsonSpeaking in front of a group is feared more than death, illness, or poverty. It is the number one fear for most people. Here are some helpful tips to help you. 1. Listen to your internal dialog. 2. Visualize a positive out come. 3. It's not all your fault. 4. Do you believe in your ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - 3 C's of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Liz UramFor effective communication, check your messages for the 3 C’s – clear, concise, consistent. It is a waste of time to speak to an audience whose eyes are glazing over because they are overwhelmed with the amount and flow of information you are providing and meaningless to write communications ...
Views: 17061(1 vote) - 3 Easy Ways To Improve Any Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Laurie-Ann MurabitoRelationships are all around us, from our family members to fellow colleagues to customers and to our friends. There are three easy things you can do today to instantly change the relationships in your life. Listening When was the last time you really felt you were heard? Many of us do not ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Under-Performing Employees In Your Company Are Not At Fault - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Skip WeismanIn today’s economy business leaders can’t afford to accept under-performing personnel in their companies. Yet, in a recent survey 44% of them reported being unhappy with the performance results of their employees. In order to solve a problem such as this, employers need to first identify the ...
Views: 2317(1 vote) - 3 Sure Fire Ways to Connect with Quality Prospects (Your Future Clients!) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Heather DominickMany of my clients share that one of their biggest marketing challenges is actually connecting with enough prospects. They are doing all of this great work in their businesses, but not very many people know about their work; or at least not enough for the flow of business to be moving smoothly ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Make Conflicts Healthy for Couples - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Jean CapangpanganWhen we don't understand what happened in the conflict, we always look for WHAT or WHO caused the conflict. While trying to figure things out, it's helpful that we trace and discuss things over. However, if people are quick to put a blame on people frantically, this is a problem. Blaming is ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - 4 Reasons to Become a Nurse Today - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Lisa BubenWhy should a young person consider becoming a nurse today? Is it the same type of job as it was 30 years ago? Today nurses can get their degrees online and they have more options to get advances degrees than ever before.They can specialize in various nursing programs rather than just ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - 5 Easy Steps to Powerful Communication - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” - Lee Iacocca One of the most frequent challenges I hear from professionals is, “My boss won’t listen to my ideas. I see lots of opportunities to make the company more successful, but every ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - 7 Essential Steps To Getting More Clients Now Mini-Course - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Sue PainterOne of my favorite TV shows is So You Think You Can Dance. The young dancers who try out for the show have a very limited time to walk onto the stage and dance an audition that tells the panel of professional dancers who they are and what they do. Each aspiring top ten dancer has about a two ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - 7 Secrets to Sensational Speeches For Coaches - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasSpeaking is one of the most powerful ways for coaches to get clients. It puts you directly in front of the people you are looking for. It creates trust - you wouldn't be up there if you didn't know what you were doing. It also gives your target audience a chance to know you and your ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Communicating Change to Your Loved Ones - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Afsaneh NooriTransformational change can be difficult even without having to worry about others being impacted. But when your loved ones are baffled or resistant, that adds a new dimension to the challenge. However, there are ways to communicate your needs and to hear the needs of others as you work through ...
Views: 2067(1 vote) - 7 Tips For Positive Conversations - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWords have great power! They set the stage for our friendships, for our successes and for our happiness in life. Yet, often we are unaware of the impact we have on others by way of speaking. Have you ever noticed how some people posses the ability of making you feel so alive during a ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - <b>5 Steps For Taking Calculated Risks To Succeed</b> - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash.” – General George S. Patton A few years ago, I was asked to teach a workshop called, "Dreams Never Die - How to keep your dreams alive after 50". It is true that dreams never die, but they can wind up fading into the woodwork of ...
Views: 544(1 vote) - Adjusting to Each Other's Unique Ecosystems - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast weekend I added another way to describe the importance of seeking another’s perspective when you find disagreement. Being a soccer parent in Montana has its challenges. When your children "travel," you don’t head across town as do my friends in Minneapolis or Washington, DC, instead you hit ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - Adventures in Customer Service... two stories - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanGood customer service is grounded in its ease of use for the consumer. If it’s difficult to reach you, they will go somewhere else. It’s something I’ve always known. At least, I’ve known it for so long I don’t remember how or when I learned it. It’s such a simple idea. Why is it so difficult ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Affording the Right Level of Autonomy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerHow much autonomy is appropriate to give? Empowering our children, employees, or anyone we’re leading is, we know, the best way to improve satisfaction, motivation, and commitment – but it also takes the right style to pull it off successfully. Do you tend to micromanage others: monitoring ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Analyze Your Audience - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy ThompsonThis is why I sometimes have trouble with public speaking. Seeing so many faces in the audience can blow my mind. I can see each person’s personality. If I let it, it can disrupt my presentation. But I’ve learned to live with it. Now I’d like to share with you, some tips you can use ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Anger Management For Better Couples Communication - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondKodi put his legs up and switched on the television. Checking out of his life by jumping into a hilarious reality show was just what the doctor ordered. Two minutes later Ciana sat by him and asked how he fared in his Engineering seminar. “ It was fine.” Kodi replied to shut it down. “ Did ...
Views: 2698(1 vote) - Authentic Communication: Dealing with Moose-on-the-Table - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerImagine a team meeting around a conference-room table. They are reviewing progress and making plans. Charts are reviewed, slides are projected, documents are handed out, and calculations are made. Now imagine that standing in the middle of the conference-room table is a great big moose. No ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Baby Steps! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Michael JonesThink back to a time in your life when you had to learn a new skill. Were you able to perform that skill to complete perfection the very first time you tried it? My guess is no. Chances are you made a mistake. Maybe even a lot of mistakes. But, if you stuck with it, you gradually ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Be Better Than Your Best - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonA No-Excuses Leadership Learning Strategy Leading effectively is a complex mix of skills and behaviors that don`t all come naturally and can`t be mastered quickly (if ever). To put it simply, to be a great leader, you must be a continual learner. That is easy to say. It is easy to believe. ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Being Real - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerAfter a meeting with a client today I was struck at how positive my mood was. I reflected on why this was, and I came to the conclusion that it really boiled down to authenticity: to the opportunity for both of us to just ‘be real’. We both took advantage of that space that coaching affords – ...
Views: 2240(2 votes) - Better Communication = Success! - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanI’ve been thinking a lot about the economy lately. I guess everyone is, but I’m not nervous or worried. I see this as an opportunity. I believe that when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of change is when people change. We’re at that point right now. It’s time to ...
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