Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Communication Skills and Training Articles
Joseph Riggio is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Communication Skills and Training". You can find complete information on Joseph Riggio and his products by visiting www.josephriggio.com.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Secret #3 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from John Di LemmeP: Priority, Participation, and Presence One of your major priorities in business should be to give top-notch customer service. From the beginning to the end of your meeting with a client, give them an experience that they will remember. One of the best ways to create that experience is to ...
Views: 1451 - What Are the Five Realtor Red Flags? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from WEE DILTSIntroduction: Realtors have a National Code of Ethics. Their professional organizations, local, state and nationally all subscribe to this Code of professional behavior. Most Realtors follow and adhere to the Code; however, as in any profession there are the few who don’t. It is these few ...
Views: 1451(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: 1450(1 vote) - Delivering Bad News for Good Results - by "Your job is changing"
"There will be no bonuses this year"
"We will be implementing a new software system"
"We are merging… with a former competitor"
Sound familiar? The truth is, managers dread having to deliver bad news or news about a major change. However, as we all have experienced, ...
Views: 1450 - How Invisible Communica - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2004 from Azriel WinnettMany kinds of interferences or disturbances can confuse a message. Communication specialists call them ''noise.'' A noise is anything that competes against communication. Obviously, if we want our communication to be effective, we have to be continually on our guard to detect such noise, ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Loving Your Detours - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Judy PearsonFinding True North Balancing two cups of coffee I slid open the patio door with my toe and leaned into our redneck back yard. Pansies, daisies, and lilies and tons of Miracle Grow couldn't hide the thirty-five bus seats, yards of vinyl flooring, a diesel engine, a stack of tired tires, nor the ...
Views: 1449 - Successful Interaction - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Vicki MotsingerThe way people perceive you will depend upon the way you interact with them. We interact with people in one of three basic modes: • Superior to inferior. • Inferior to superior. • Equal to equal. SUPERIOR TO INFERIOR The superior-to-inferior relationship can take several forms. One is the ...
Views: 1449 - 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: 1448(1 vote) - The 10 Commandments of Press Releases - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Bill StollerThe 10 Commandments of Press Releases by Bill Stoller, Publisher Free Publicity, The Newsletter for PR-Hungry Businesses http://www.PublicityInsider.com/freepub.asp In baseball, it’s said that you know an umpire is top-notch when you never notice his presence. If he’s doing his job, he won’t ...
Views: 1448(2 votes) - I Am So Sorry! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigA Few Words on Apologies Last fall, on a walking tour of downtown Toronto with my son, a particularly attractive building caught my attention. I was so busy admiring its architecture that I didn’t see the bench in my path. Boom! I took a tumble worthy of a Hollywood stuntwoman. It was ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Mastering Tone - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Yvette BethelEmotions operate like a virus, traveling from person to person, creating a collage of feelings. When emotions are allowed to flow unabated, they can cause a virus that connects with the team that can be productive or unconstructive. Your tone of voice amounts to how you say what you have to ...
Views: 1445 - Ten Best Success Door Openers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from William CottringerTen Best Success Door Openers by Bill Cottringer “If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you don’t, you will find an excuse.” ~Jim Rohn. There are lots of ways to find to do something or the excuses if you don’t. In the meantime, here are the best-known door ...
Views: 1445 - How online tutoring has benefitted the students and teachers - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Abdul BariFinding the easy and convenient way of providing education to the kids has always been the worry for teachers and parents as well. This is the reason that there have been drastic developments off lately in the education sector. In the recent past, what has contributed quite significantly in ...
Views: 1444 - It’s Not What you Think it is! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Valerie LipsteinMost couples believe they need better communication skills and that would change their relationship for the better. They claim that they either argue because of misunderstandings or that one or the other don’t discuss their problems openly. Communication (or lack of it) is often NOT the ...
Views: 1443 - ***Some Boats Need To Be Rocked - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Meryl RunionOne Block in Any Direction My earliest memory of being unable to speak for myself goes back to when I was four years old. I was allowed to cross the street, one block in every direction. When our neighbor found me playing across the street, he didn't believe I had permission to cross. He ...
Views: 1442 - 5 Reasons to use flipcharts over PowerPoint - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2018 from Bennie NaudePOWERPOINT SLIDES It seems that PowerPoint has become the standard when presenting, especially in the corporate world. This despite the fact that most slides are as boring as the screen they’re displayed on, with way too much information. No wonder there’s a collective sigh in the audience ...
Views: 1442 - Adroit Sap Academy - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Manoj Kumar/What is SAP ? SAP ERP is enterprise resource planning software developed by the German company SAP SE. SAP ERP incorporates the key business functions of an organization. The latest version (SAP ERP 6.0) was made available in 2006. The most recent Enhancement Package (EHP8) for SAP ERP 6.0 was ...
Views: 1442 - 3 Tips To Totally ROCK Your Spiritual Workshop Guests - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Michele McGrewTried and true techniques to engage your audience & leave them wanting more! As a spiritual practitioner, one of the best ways I know to let your light shine is to offer spiritual workshops in your community. Here are 3 of my favorite tips to help you host workshops that ROCK! Tip #1: ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - A Deeper Look at Defenses: Andy and Julie - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Defenses of Criticism and Blame. Have you ever heard the phrase, “emotionally unsafe,” but didn’t quite know what it meant? Or, have you ever really felt emotionally not safe but weren’t sure why? You feel that way when you’ve been treated badly by ...
Views: 1441 - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Ereline Clements"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” Robert McCloskey During my first year of teaching school, I discovered that there were many things I did not learn in college. For instance, there was never ...
Views: 1441 - How horses can help us “ground” the 2012 energy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from veronica garrettWhile the 2012 phenomenon is symbolic of the completion of many great astrological cycles (including the Mayan long count calendar) it also presents us with an opportunity to change our lives on a practical level. The 2012 astrological “alignment” is a portal in time where the energy is right ...
Views: 1441 - ***Pick Your Battles - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Diana MorrisHow to get the facts—all of them—before any confrontation © 2009, Doug Davin and Diana Morris www.breakthroughskills.com [Featured Breakthrough Skill—Conflict Management: Keep cool in hot situations] It could be that nothing is more damaging, not to mention embarrassing, than ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - Using “Glance & Grab” to Perk Up Your PowerPoint - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Stephanie ScottiYouTube videos satirize them. Bestsellers criticize them. And we all dread them. I’m talking about those dense, badly organized, put-you-to-sleep PowerPoint presentations. Why do people keep plodding down the typical tedious PowerPoint path? Here are a few possible reasons: That’s the ...
Views: 1439 - Expressing Yourself By Writing Message Instead Of Calling Him/Her - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Ryan JessicaThey say the best way to express you is to write. I agree, because it is far simpler than talking. And really, one can express oneself better while writing, because there is a lot of thought given to it, and when you speak you have to be spontaneous. Maybe that is the reason there are so many ...
Views: 1438 - Sound Advice for New Recruits - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Diane CraigRecently, it occurred to me that the sessions and workshops I deliver to corporations’ new recruits could be called Business Boot Camp. Fitness marketers have created a designation called “body boot camps” and I see an interesting parallel. My role, like that of the fitness instructors at ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Hang Out with People That Are Good for You - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Barby InglePositive people are good news! We all have had a friend or two that are draining. People in our lives who leave us upset or confused every time we see them. When you have enough to go through you do not have to hang out with these naysayers. Pain patients have to be the best advocate for ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Profile of a Successful Salesperson - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Elinor StutzAre you driven? Successful salespeople are very goal driven determined to achieve their distant star and beyond. Further defining the personality and deep within, the successful salesperson does soul searching to understand their motivating forces and then prioritizes which to accomplish ...
Views: 1437 - Positive Self-Talk in Place of Defenses - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Personality and Relationships. Often, we don’t understand how powerful our thoughts are about ourselves. That’s because usually we’re not aware of them. When other people give us messages about our appearance, abilities, performance, etc., we can actually hear them. ...
Views: 1436 - Presentations that S.U.C.K! - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Michael JonesDo your presentations S.U.C.K.? If they don’t then you are not being as successful as you could be! “That is the most insane thing I have ever heard, please explain!” No, No, I don’t mean that your presentations should literally suck! S.U.C.K. is an incredibly simple to remember ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - 14 Reasons Why Audiences Will Love You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMany sales professionals and business executives dread speaking in public. If you feel annoyed or irritated when participants ask a question…here are 14 new ways to respond. When planning a presentation, most presenters think about one thing. What they will say. They worry and sweat about ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Good Conversation: BLESS HOTSHOT - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Venkataraman SambasivaGood Conversation - BLESS HOTSHOT K S VENKATARAMAN Very often we take ‘conversation’ for granted; with us and with others as well! If only we give some thought to the importance of conversation in our lives, we wouldn’t be doing so. The ability to speak differentiates human beings from ...
Views: 1435 - How To Open Up Conversations In Sales Presenting - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresenting to customers and prospects? It’s amazing how much more effective sales presenting is when you open up conversations where everyone participates. Sales presentations are remarkable opportunities to collaborate, discuss, answer questions and trouble shoot problems. Only one gigantic ...
Views: 1435 - Interview with Best Selling Author and Couple’s Therapist, Harville Hendrix - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Stephanie MicheleSome people may find it odd that I, a woman in my 30’s, who has never been married choices a couple’s therapist as one of my greatest idols. His name is Harville Hendrix, PhD. He is the author of the bestselling book, “Getting the Love You Want” and co- founder of Imago Therapy that was ...
Views: 1435 - How to Avoid Unintended Consequences from Incomplete Communications - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Paula GregorowiczI was watching the recent on-air interview reconciliation between Oprah and Iyanla Vanzant (a former protégé of Oprah’s who vanished from the TV scene eleven years ago) and have to say I was shocked. Shocked but not surprised that even two powerful, successful women who are each spiritual ...
Views: 1434 - Is it Compulsory to Learn English as a Second Language? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Piyush BhatiaIn today's times, there's only one reason non-native English speaking countries want to learn the English Language. It is due to increased globalization and competition in competition. Since English as a language is being widely used in business communication today, this also used in casual ...
Views: 1434 - Join Conversations Politely, Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Lillian BjorsethPart I covered how to know physically when and how to join a conversation. This article examines an equally important element: what to talk about as you join others to ensure a more pleasant experience and more business success. Gender differences Gender differences in communication present a ...
Views: 1434 - Public Speaking Tips From Chef Bobby Flay - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoI'm a fan of the TV cooking competition, The Next Food Network Star, hosted by celebrity chef Bobby Flay. The winning chef gets his or her own cooking show on the Food Network. The show offers lesson not just about cooking, but also about presentation skills because the winning chef has to ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Clear the Clutter...Language Strategies for Women that Lead to Success - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 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: 1433 - Communication At Work: 6 Steps To Being More Effective - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Joanna PennCompanies that communicate retain more staff and increase job satisfaction for their employees. But ineffective communication can be worse than none at all. Here are six ways to communicate effectively within the organisation. • Set clear expectations. If you hold a weekly communications ...
Views: 1433 - Stop Making Excuses - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Chris RuisiAlbert Ellis, was an American psychologist, who in 1955 developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) once said, "The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Five Ways to Improve Your Marketing Material with Fewer Words - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2005 from Jeremy CohenYou can sell more by writing less. If you are like many small business owners you may unwittingly suffer from “too many words” syndrome. It occurs when your marketing material features extra words that don’t contribute to creating new business. When your marketing material is too wordy you ...
Views: 1431 - Social Networking A great resource or simply a waste of time - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt seems at every turn we are hearing about the “latest and greatest” place to network and build market reach on the Internet. Regardless of the size of your business, there are likely things you could be doing to increase your market reach, but knowing which is the best for your particular ...
Views: 1431 - Article On Christmas - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Wajahat AliChristmas Party Games For Families last day on earth "There is no way to escape gracefully from Christmas" writes to JB (young and brilliant journalist), Jorge Bustos. And he adds: "It is not the brother-in-law, but our tenacious memory of aged children who inevitably remember snow and tinsel, ...
Views: 1429 - Making Communication Effective: 4 Language Filters - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstLanguage is a challenging way to communicate. It allows us to share our thoughts and feelings by describing our personal views of reality. Yet language is not reality. It is merely a limited system of symbols, signals, sounds, or gestures that belong to a specific culture or group. It only ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Public Speaking - 5 Frequently Asked Questions about How to Use Eye Contact - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Gilda Bonanno1) Why should I use eye contact? It helps you connect to the audience, no matter how big or small. Whether you're speaking to an audience of four or four thousand, it can help to create a one-on-one communication experience for each audience member. It also demonstrates your confidence and ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - The Secret to Career Success: Negate the Negative - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Sarah HathornPerhaps the biggest secret to career success – whether you are an entrepreneur or high potential leader working for a major corporation – is to learn how to neutralize or negate negativity. Negative energy comes in two forms, internal and external. To help insulate yourself from the external ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - 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: 1428(2 votes) - 7 Layers Of The OSI Reference Model - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from M. AslamThe Application Layer (Layer 7) refers to communication services to applications and is the interface between the network and the application. Most application layer protocols offer services that programs use to access the network, such as the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Application ...
Views: 1428 - Build Your Platform the Easy Way - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiEvery small business owner should be eager to build their own platform to promote their services or products. Platform is your sphere of influence. Building platform for your business is just like building the business itself. It takes time to grow; therefore, it requires patience and a large ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - The Art of Self-expression - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rita RockerThe strongest message can be diluted by an inappropriate choice of words. Your message may not be perceived as confident or business-oriented as you really are. Remember, your message is three-fold: body signals (do they match what you’re saying?), tone of voice and choice of words. ...
Views: 1428