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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Does MT4 on iPad Really Work For traders? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Larson AndrewMetaTrader 4 (MT4), known as one of the widely used trading platforms in the world, is popular among many retail investors who want to buy and sell currencies. In actual, this user-friendly interface is utilized by many traders of all experience levels seeking to access the foreign exchange ...
Views: 1626 - Creating Outcomes through Self-Leadership and Communication - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from David Emerald WomeldorffThere is an old saying in the field of interpersonal communication, which is “you cannot not communicate.” Even if you are “saying nothing,” your facial expressions, your body language, even your eye contact (or lack thereof) convey something to the other that they take in and interpret. As a ...
Views: 1624(4 votes) - Dealing with Bullying in Adulthood - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Yvonne BignallBullying in the workplace is on the rise. In fact, it is all around us; in the home, with children, work colleagues and even strangers. Some current stats show that in the UK: More than a third, 36 per cent, have been driven to tears by cruel jibes 10 per cent have been physically ...
Views: 1624 - Adjusting Boundaries as a Cure for Stress - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Edith SiegAdjusting Boundaries as a Cure for Stress Some people say there is good stress and bad stress. Would you say that getting married is good stress and getting divorced is bad stress? It appears that the body does not distinguish between good and bad stress. There are “50 Common Signs and ...
Views: 1623 - Communicate to mute the dark side of the imagination - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from James MapesThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. -George Bernard Shaw, playwright Communication is the glue that holds relationships together. So, the question is – Do you believe that you communicate often enough and in the right way to create and ...
Views: 1623 - Creating Executive Presence: Thinking on Your Feet - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Dianna BooherWhether presenting your budget to the executive team or presenting information in a classroom, listeners have come to expect time for Q&A. It is their chance to get you to “meet the press,” so to speak—particularly on controversial points. But in addition to meeting others’ expectations, Q&A ...
Views: 1623 - Top 5 Reasons Relationships Fail - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Every relationship’s cornerstone is based on trust. And trust comes from telling the truth. So what is the reason so many relationships fail? Here are five: 1. The Half Truth. Telling the other person only what you want them to know or what they only want to hear is a slippery slope. Jack ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Directing - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Cory KempFebruary 2011 brought good times to the land: George Clooney came to Cincinnati to film his latest movie. I indulged in what became the local hobby of visiting a set location, just to see what it was like, and, of course, to see George in action. Shooting that day took place behind the ...
Views: 1620 - How to build trusting relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2013 from Serena PykeHow to build trust I am often asked how I manage to build trust with my clients so quickly and easily. For me it is a vital component of successful client relationship management. In my experience clients will only conduct business with people they trust. This blog will give you tips on: How ...
Views: 1620 - What’s the Big Idea? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonTips for Organizing Your Thoughts and Communicating Your Concepts How many times have you come up with a great idea only to receive a lukewarm response – or worse, no reaction at all? We all want to communicate our ideas in a way that generates positive feedback, encourages others to join ...
Views: 1620 - Don’t Be a Jerk to a Jerk - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Margaret MeloniSometimes you find yourself working with someone and no matter how kind and compassionate you try to be, you still think they are a jerk. Maybe they yell all the time or they are condescending or a back stabber. It might be tempting to yell at them more loudly than they yelled at you or to ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Eight Tips For Effective Communication - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheCommunication is a powerful tool. It can either destroy or enhance our relationships. We communicate daily, almost everywhere and all the time. We talk to our friends, children, siblings, work colleagues, parents, our spouses and other many people we come across while working. The way we talk ...
Views: 1617 - 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: 1617 - Presentation Skills Training Tips - 5 Fool-Proof Steps In Overcoming Your Public Speaking Fears - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Ernest ChenUndeniably, speaking in front of an audience can be a daunting task. And the truth is - almost everyone has this fear and the desire to overcome their fear in public speaking. Thus, if you think it is only you, think again! Being fearful of public speaking is actually nothing unusual. Even ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Communicate More in Times of Stress - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Sylvia HendersonDeadlines. Commitments. Obligations. Time constraints. Terrorists. Business and personal goals. Wait a minute! Did I say terrorists? What were your sources of stress on September 10, 2001? How well did you communicate with your colleagues, staff, managers, supervisors, family and ...
Views: 1616 - Smartphone Apps Enable Mobile Audio and Video Conferencing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Yannick KennelAs more and more professionals adopt smartphones and tablet PCs, a huge market for mobile applications have opened up. Apple iPad and iPhone are the two favoured gadgets among professionals, although the popularity of Android enabled tablets and phones are increasing steadily. Manufacturers are ...
Views: 1616 - Are You a Military Spouse Looking for Online MBA Programs? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Ilana HerringAs a military spouse your life is mainly characterized by uncertainty and periodic moves from place to place. While a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree gives you an edge and prepares you for the world of business, enrolling for a full-time program may not be an option for you.There ...
Views: 1615 - How Email Can Sabotage Our Work Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerWith some people at work, you click from the beginning. They get you and you get them. Whatever you say, they know what you mean. Then the emails pile up. The ease with which we can write and send an email has led to difficulty for many in managing the flow of it. People have less time to ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Skills Required For Effective Translation - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Roger SmithsGlobalization has made the world a smaller place, not just has helps people in cultural exchanging programs but with the advancement of technology the reach has been drastic now-a-day than was in earlier times. It has helps people to reach masses all over the world for business also. As the ...
Views: 1615 - Using Memory Stacks as Fun Icebreakers - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Ellen PatnaudeOur minds think in pictures. I'll prove it. Think about the BEST moment of your life thus far. Maybe it's the day you were hired into your current job. Maybe it's the day you graduated from college. Maybe it's the first time you held a newborn child. Maybe it was the day you got married. Maybe ...
Views: 1615(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: 1614(1 vote) - What Drives Me Crazy About People - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from David SamuelI have experienced too many times and have heard from so many other people about conversations that went inexplicably wrong. You may meet someone, have a conversation, even by text or email, and all of a sudden with tremendous ease and agility that you had no idea you possessed, your foot ended ...
Views: 1614 - Innovative Tips to Speak English with American accent - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Zeus AcademySpeaking American English is entirely different from knowing to speak that language. Many of us think that we are pretty good in speaking American English. But while interacting with American customers or while speaking in workplace, "American accent" becomes overwhelming. While surveying the ...
Views: 1613 - That Which We Resists Persists - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageBy now just about everyone has heard of how powerful our thoughts, words and beliefs are. Yet, for some unknown reason people subject themselves to listening to and talking about how bad things currently are with the economy. Over and over we hear how absolutely terrible things are. The fact is ...
Views: 1612 - Check Your Ego at the Door! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Lillian BjorsethIf so many people agree that networking is more about the other person then why do so many people forget to check their ego at the door? It is disconcerting and sometimes downright irritating to talk with someone who uses a dozen “Is” in the first few minutes. Over and over again, no matter ...
Views: 1612 - Birth of The Terrible Twins Within (Our Dualistic Minds) - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from William CottringerBirth of The Terrible Twins Within (Our Dualistic Minds) By Bill Cottringer “If we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. Nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the ...
Views: 1611 - How To Make Or Break A Great First Impression - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Susan RegierConsider this…you recently met Mary at a networking event and got along well right from the start. You discovered that you have a lot in common and you know many of the same people. And you believe she fits your “ideal client” profile. Mary gives you her business card. What do you do ...
Views: 1611 - Connecting The Creative and the Clinical: Emotional Intelligence For The Medical Community - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffIt’s an ordinary day on the dementia unit of a health care facility and one of the residents – we’ll call her Sarah – is trying to leave. The unit is secure and residents wear alarm-triggering ankle bracelets that alert staff if they pass through the door. Matilda, a nurse assistant, reaches out ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Authenticity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverAll of the components of the engagement stance are important, but if you miss out on authenticity, you will have a hard time establishing credibility. When someone you speak with lacks authenticity, it feels manipulative, even if there is no evidence of manipulation. Think of a time when you ...
Views: 1608 - But I Don’t Know How to Network with People! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Gil PizanoAt a recent event, someone I hadn’t met before came up to me and asked me for advice on how to network. I was flattered that the person asked me and puzzled at the same time. I asked him why he wanted my advice. He told me that he was observing me and noticed how easy it seemed for me to meet ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Facebook and WhatsApp Prove How Building Relationships Drives the Bottom Line - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Dr. Patty Ann TublinBefore the collapse of Wall Street you would have rarely read an article in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Business Section, SUCCESS Magazine or any other serious business publications discuss the importance of “soft skills” and relationship building. The past few years have seen ...
Views: 1608 - CCNP Voice training and certification program - learning new Cisco Voice concepts - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Mehar AhluwaliaThere is a huge demand these days for Cisco CCNP Voice training and certification holders. There is a growing need of Voice over IP learned people in the IT industry, simply because the world has changed and companies are investing into new deployment of this technology. Cisco has developed ...
Views: 1607 - Don’t Be a Trash Talker - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ruth HegartyI was recently reading a study that found that close to 95% of people are unskilled, unpracticed or amateurs in the art of interpersonal communication. That shocked me. In essence, this study is saying that 95% of people “talk trash.” Working toward mastery in communication is something I ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Check Back Your Key to Delegation Success! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIn order to grow your business, you're going to have to trust that your staff members are capable of getting the job's done that you assign to them. That means you're going to have to do something that may be uncomfortable for some of you and easy for others. You’re going to have to ...
Views: 1606(2 votes) - You Are What You Write! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you Linked Up to here and Twittered out to there? Do you have your best mug shot on Face Book? In today’s high tech world of texting, tweeting and emails there are more communications but less personal contact. This translates into a greater risk of being misunderstood with the written word. ...
Views: 1606(3 votes) - The Road to Self-Confidence is a Steady Progression. Eight steps to get there fast! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Rita RockerHas your foot been on the brake? If so, it's time to take your foot off the brake and get back behind the wheel of your life. Proclaim, “I will not stop my journey too soon. It’s time to get out and overcome every obstacle in my way!” Here are eight steps that you can take: 1. Imagine ...
Views: 1605 - Common Team Challenges: Fear of Conflict - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Ellen PatnaudeI worked with a group recently that was extremely polite with one another. I'm not just talking about the normal courteous behavior. I'm talking about over-the-top, almost painful levels of politeness. There was absolutely no interrupting, no challenges to anything anyone would say, and polite ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Hey, Watch Your Language! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Jan NoyesDid you know that tone of voice and non-verbal language are more important than words in conveying meaning in communication? We spend so much time figuring out what we’re going to say that we often forget that our facial expressions, gestures and voice tones are speaking volumes. You can say, ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - How To Be A Customer-Focused Organization - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteWould you say that your customers are satisfied with the products and services provided by your organization? Do you think that having satisfied customers indicates that your organization is one that provides exceptional customer service? If so, think about what the word satisfaction really ...
Views: 1603 - Tips for Helping Your Young Adult Prepare for a Major InterviewSubmitted on May 06, 2010 from Hallie CrawfordYou’re thrilled for your young adult who has entered the job search process and has landed an interview with a potentially fitting employer. Help your adult son or daughter in their interview process by offering these motivational tips and encouragement so that they do not dread the big day, but ...
Views: 1603 - As a Public Speaker, Can You Hold Your Audience’s Attention ? - by Submitted on May 20, 2018 from Steven StasczakEven if you consider yourself a confident public speaker, one that has no problem speaking in front of an audience or group the question is can you truly reach them? Many public speakers or presenters can get up in front of an audience and blaze right through their prepared speech or ...
Views: 1601 - How to make Performance Appraisals Painless - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Heather BuckleyRegular Performance appraisals are essential for managing and evaluating employees. Reasons to conduct regular Performance Appraisals: 1) They help develop individuals 2) Improve organizational performance 5) Feed into business planning. Performance appraisals are often conducted ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - SEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from William CottringerSEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS By Bill Cottringer “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw. Communication, like time, is one of our most important resources, but is becoming less cost-effective in usage by the minute, ...
Views: 1601 - Finally . . . Let’s Execute the Project! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Mark ReedWe began our "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Project Management Lifecycle with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility where we secured agreement with our Project Customer on the definition of the project's objectives and a high level time and cost against those objectives. Then we ...
Views: 1600(5 votes) - Just Start, and Trust Your Inner Vision - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2015 from Mark David GersonJust start, and trust your inner vision. Just start, and know that the words that long to pour from your heart will find their way onto the page — thought by thought, word by word, breath by breath. For the words are there. The story is there. It exists already — in another dimension, a parallel ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - How to Learn to Communicate As a Teenager Using Your Senses - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Rachael MahAre you a person who says "I see" or a person who says "I hear you" or a person who says "I have a gut feeling?" You have probably by now determined your primary sense system, but now it is time to put that to work. You can use your primary sense system to help facilitate your learning so that ...
Views: 1599 - Caution! Words Don't Disappear into Thin Air! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Azriel WinnettTry an experiment. Start a conversation on any topic with your spouse or best friend. After you’ve been talking together for a few minutes, interject with something along the lines of: “Hey, what are you talking about? You’re a real idiot!” Next, hasten to explain to your partner that of ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - How to Start and/or Stop and Argument - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from Janet PfeifferBeing a part of any relationship for a period of time affords an individual the opportunity to learn what works and what doesn't with each respective person. I may be able to discuss politics with Uncle Joe but Aunt Sue? Never! He's open minded to other people's views and enjoys a lively debate. ...
Views: 1596 - 10 tips to Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Richard DennyIf you have never spoken in public before you more than likely dread the thought of it, or if you have had a bad experience you may now have a crisis of confidence. Let me assure you these fears and more can be overcome. Here are the most common:- •Fear of drying up •Fear of ...
Views: 1595(2 votes) - 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 ...
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