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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- 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: 1642(1 vote) - Interviewing Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Rebecca RichmondUsing the right interviewing techniques can be a great way to find the best employees. The job interview is an integral part of the hiring and selection process. Although it does not fully tell you the capability of the applicants, the interview can give you a brief background on their character ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - ***Discover One of the Little Known Secrets of Voice Training - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsOne of the little known secrets of a good voice training course is that it will change your life for the better, both personally and professionally. Yes, your confidence will be bolstered and you will certainly sound more mature, but the improvements in your life will go far beyond your voice. ...
Views: 3087 - To Get More Clients Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Linda HamptonI’m so excited I have a great opportunity to market to my ideal clients. All I need to do is give a 30 minute presentation to the group. Woooo! Hold your horses. Do you mean I have to actually stand up in front of a group of people and speak? Maybe you’ve experienced it too? Stopped in your ...
Views: 791 - Job Interview Help: Cracking the Interview - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Corey HarlockJob interview generally precedes a hiring decision and takes place to evaluate the possible candidate. Most common job interview is the behavioral interview or the competency-based interview. In behavioral type or the competency-based interview the candidate is asked about some situations that ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - 10 Top Tips for Great Presentations - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Samantha FoxWhat are the top tips for delivering a truly engaging presentation - tips that apply whether you are in front of an audience of 200 business professionals or just a small group of colleagues? Here's a list of the top 10 things that you can do to make sure that your presentations create a ...
Views: 1001(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "The Secret to Inspiring Your Audience While Public Speaking! " - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Peter FogelNew speakers (as well as audience members) occasionally approach me after one of my keynote presentations and ask me how I knew I wanted to be a speaker. Well, that is certainly a good question that has many answers. However, the one resounding theme that percolates inside my head as to why I ...
Views: 1738(3 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Speaking on the Ocean: Work and Play!" - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelHave you ever thought about speaking on cruise ships? Now, I’m not talking about chit chat at your assigned dinner table here. I am talking about standing in front of five hundred to a thousand people in a gorgeous show room (or smaller lounge) and sharing your passion and expertise on ...
Views: 2219(4 votes) - Peter Fogel's "5 Ways to Answer Challenging Questions During Your Presentation!" - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelThere's no getting around it: The moment you bound onto the platform or stage your credibility is at stake. And one way to cement your credibility is to master the art of Q & A (short for Questions and Answers) Look at how Q & A's are done on the political battlefields. Remember the Hillary ...
Views: 1961(2 votes) - Resume Tips from the Experts: Proper Resume Content and Format - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeNothing is as much of a foundational piece of your job search as your resume. If you think of the job search as a sales process (and you should), then your resume is your marketing document. What does your resume say about you? Does it grab the attention of the reader like it should? Does it ...
Views: 2098 - Focused Networking: How to Find Your Next Job - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYou’ve always known that networking is a necessary part of any career path, and it’s even more important when you’re searching for a job. But you don’t want to waste your time and effort on meaningful contact with everyone you know or come across in your search, because you don't want to apply ...
Views: 1871 - Think Before You Speak - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Wayne Kehl"Wise men talk because they have something to say... fools, because they have to say something." - Plato Plato lived from 428 BC to 348 BC and even then, one of the largest human problems that philosophers of the day grappled with was a lack of open, honest communication. Nothing has ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Women and Boundaries - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Susan SheppardWomen and Boundaries Women who are we and what do we really want? In earlier generations, women were not the powerful, independent, “I can do anything!” wonder women that they are today. When I wanted to take mechanical drawing in high school in the 50’s, it had to be approved by ...
Views: 1797(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Effective Public Speaking: Why Silence Can Indeed Be Golden!" - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Peter FogelIf you want to clearly get your message across in front of an audience, guess what? You can communicate in a very effective fashion with not only your words, but with other methods of communication that do not involve speech at all. Alright, now you're wondering how a speaker can speak to an ...
Views: 1949(4 votes) - Why Do Companies Use Personality Tests? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany companies use personality assessments such as DISC, Caliper, or Gallup as an additional evaluation for potential new hires. Even though resumes, job history, and past performance are powerful indicators of success in your new role, there are also intangible factors such as drive, people ...
Views: 2174 - I Failed the Personality Test – How Can I Recover? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHiring managers often use personality tests such as DISC, Caliper, or Gallup to see if a potential employee “fits” in the organization. They may even have a benchmark of what a top performing employee looks like in order to compare and evaluate you. But what if you fail the test? If you ...
Views: 2098 - ***If Your Voice Is the Vehicle for Your Words, Are You Driving a Cadillac or a Jalopy? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNo matter how great your message or how powerful your delivery, have you ever considered the vehicle or instrument that is transporting your words? What does the sound of your speaking voice say about you? If you are over 21 and sound like a teen or preteen, do you know that you image you ...
Views: 3063 - Personality Assessment Test: How Do You Pass It To Get Hired? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCompanies sometimes use personality tests as another way to evaluate a potential employee. They know that certain personality types do well in certain positions within the organization, and they want to make sure they’re making a good choice. Typical personality assessments include DISC, ...
Views: 4220 - Charisma: can it be learnt? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Anna AparicioHave you ever failed to come across the way you wanted to when you needed to the most? Did you ever find yourself struggling to make a good impression or persuade the person you’re talking to whether in social situations, at interviews, or at presentations? Does speaking to an audience or ...
Views: 2525 - 6 Simple Rules Of Power Can Have Amazing Benefits For Your Life And Success! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Jeff PrattLearning About 6 Simple Rules Of Power Can Have Amazing Benefits For Your Life And Success! here's one thing that differentiates happy and successful individuals from misfortunate, unsuccessful individuals. It's all in the attitude and personal power. We can't all of the time control the ...
Views: 1043 - 3D Animation Design: Promote a Business through 3D Animation Design - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Abhimanyu SharmaThere are plenty of opportunities and creativities found in the field of 3D animation. It is most challenging field for a creator. Today’s competitive environment forces us to use latest technology in the field and 3D animation is one of them. Use of 3D animation design has several ...
Views: 1049 - What is Your Unique Ability? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Beth FrankMy company, the Confident Solutions Coach, works with entrepreneurs to develop systems in their business. I spent the last five years learning how to do this in my own business, and it is really fun to go out there and help other people get this done. The first thing you have to do is ...
Views: 1977 - Sales Talk Versus Sales Babble - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Jim MeisenheimerSales talk versus sales babble. Which one describes you? How can you be so sure? Well for starters, if you're talking off the top of your head - like it or not you're probably doing sales babble. And that's because, when you're talking off the top of your head - there's no preparation ...
Views: 1150 - One Key to More Effective Communications - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWe can control what we say and how we say it. But we cannot control what is heard. People hear through emotional biases and desires. Some people hear what we say and they agree. Other people hear our words, yet miss our meaning. And still others get upset by something they heard, but we did not ...
Views: 1496 - 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. ...
Views: 3255(3 votes) - Do You Zone-Out 46.9% of the time (at work)? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Zone-Out 46.9% of The Time (at your office)? Although I am a Contrarian (trained at law school) I have done the research about Mind-Wandering, Day-Dreaming and Zoning-Out. Result: you and I are OOI (Out Of It) a minimum of 30% (at school) to 47% of the time (at your career). ...
Views: 2698(5 votes) - How to Deal With a Bully - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Julie DonleyMost of us have come face to face with intimidation at some point either at work or in our personal lives. It’s never easy because at the moment it occurs, there are two big things to manage: • YOU and your emotional state and • The other person’s behavior You have to assert yourself in a ...
Views: 1782 - Performance Evaluations Don't Have to Be Painful - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Marnie GreenWhy does performance evaluation season come with a sense of dread and anxiety? Why do we shrink from this annual routine with such pessimism? Managers and employees alike prefer to shun the performance management process and for good reason. Our long-held and strongly modeled beliefs about ...
Views: 1366(6 votes) - Changing Words To Change Events Does Not Work - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from David SamuelThe past years have taken a trend in the concept that by changing the words, we can actually change the situation. This is clearly impossible, but yet it does work. I would like to explore how the impossible works. If there is a problem, no matter what you call it, or even if you ignore it, ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Communication Styles in the Workplace: Goals vs. Flow - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Gary JordanAs coaches, we spend a lot of time helping people understand the distinctions between the six different Perceptual Styles. Why? Because these distinctions are essential to understanding conflicts that arise in the workplace (and everywhere else, too). A classic example is a corporate client ...
Views: 1801 - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Create Humor for Your Presentation!" (Part 2) - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peter FogelHumor and the Size of the Audience Welcome back to part II. In a group of ten or more, there is emotional protection and thus it is easier for someone to laugh. The jokes that work for a large group of people are those with generally accepted interests or concerns. Example: Here’s a ...
Views: 1698(3 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Create Humor for Your Presentation!": (Part 1) - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Peter FogelThere are basic principles of humor that can enliven your talk. Perhaps the most important one is to avoid telling generic "funny stories," Instead, find and build more humor within the context of personal stories. To make your mark as a speaker… to get into the hearts and minds of your ...
Views: 1968(3 votes) - Ghostwriters in the Sky - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from PD RiversIs there a great story in your mind that is just crying out to be told? Are you an expert on a certain subject and want to share your knowledge with others? Do you try and try but can’t get the words out of your head and down on paper. What can you do to get your book written? There are ...
Views: 1482 - How to Connect with People through their Values. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Steven BurnsPut simply, a value is something that is important to us. Values are the why behind any behaviour that we do as human beings. Whenever we take action and do something we do it for a reason. These reasons are what we refer to as values. A value is an emotional state that we are either ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - ***5 Tips for Improving Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to public speaking, it never ceases to amaze me how many people profess a desire to improve their presentation skills, learn how to create their material or script properly, and work on their delivery skills, yet never concern themselves with the sound of their speaking voice. In ...
Views: 3675(2 votes) - Spreading Good News - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghHelp Spread The Good News! I believe that people everywhere need to be woken up to the life that they could be living. Do you have friends and loved one’s who seem to be sleep-walking through life? Do the energy and the light seem to have faded from their eyes? Has their marriage lost its ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Teach 'em! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghTeach 'Um! Today my wife and I took a little detour and met with some potential new business associates for a business that she runs. This was not my idea of a fun afternoon’s activity but sometimes you gotta do stuff; so I went along. It could be a big deal if it goes through. I hope she gets ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - Eight Tips to Deal with Bully Emails - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Joan CurtisRecently, I had the misfortune of dealing with a colleague who liked to intimidate through email. I suspect some of you might have had similar experiences. The entire process made me think about what is the best way to deal with bully emails. We want to “say it just right.” But, what is ...
Views: 5047 - 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: 1338(1 vote) - Step Up Your Leadership: 4 Steps To Giving Powerful Feedback - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Laura WatsonI have adopted a great belief from my husband; “feedback is the breakfast of champions”. At first, I didn’t “get it”, but I have learned that receiving feedback is a powerful gift for personal and professional growth and that giving feedback effectively, makes for more effective leadership and ...
Views: 1672(4 votes) - What are you really messaging? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanStephen Covey, renowned author of the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is quoted as saying, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Truer words were never spoken. In fact, it is this type of thinking that a lot of folks are not doing enough nowadays. Take social ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - ***4 Tips for Eliminating the Ums and Ahs in Public Speaking, You Know? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most annoying traits among some public speakers, be they professional or novice, is verbal disfluency. According to Wikipedia, verbal disfluencies are, “any of various breaks, irregularities, or utterances that are often not consistent with any specific grammatical construction and ...
Views: 5980 - Enroll In Marketing Courses to Capitalize On Your Convincing Skills - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Yogesh KumarCourse in marketing management is the buzz word today since a curriculum that can teach students to harness the power of their convincing skills can help them make a rewarding career. The power of the spoken word can never be undermined in the corporate world, since sales are generated by market ...
Views: 765 - 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: 1276(1 vote) - Are You Committing Lateral Violence? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Julie DonleyWhat? Lateral violence? What’s that? Lateral violence, also known as horizontal abuse or violence, is the disruptive, disrespectful or antagonistic behavior of others on the same hierarchical level within an organization. Lateral violence, in essence, is abusive acts committed against people ...
Views: 4997 - Relationships and Communication: Sender vs. Receiver - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2010 from Gary JordanIn Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book, Outliers, the author writes: “Western communication has what linguists call a “transmitter orientation” – that is, it is considered the responsibility of the speaker to communicate ideas clearly and unambiguously. . . But Korea, like many Asian countries, is ...
Views: 2158 - 25 Great Articles on How to be Empathetic - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Gil PizanoEmpathy enables a person to establish a connection with others and is necessary for mutual interaction and full comprehension of the experience. It is probably one of the most important aspects of being a leader in every situation. Without it, a person is virtually guaranteed to become out of ...
Views: 3303(6 votes) - Relationships: "I'm Open, You're Closed" - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulRianna and Joel consulted with me because they kept getting stuck in their relationship whenever there was a conflict. It wasn't the issue itself that kept creating a problem, but how they were dealing with the issue. Married for 7 years with three children, they loved each other deeply, and ...
Views: 4698(1 vote) - 5 Keys to Peaceful Celebrations - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Camille ScielziWith the holiday season upon us, do you find your hope-filled plans mixed with anxiety? Do you long for the perfect holidays of your youth but fear a repeat of last year’s performance? This year, invite peace and pleasantry to your party. Using these 5 actions creates a holiday celebration ...
Views: 1578(2 votes) - Minimize Distractions from the Blackberry - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Modern SaverIn order to minimize distractions from your BlackBerry (or any other smartphone), change the sound profile to “Phone Calls Only.” By switching to this setting, the phone will not chime, chirp, buzz, or otherwise seize your attention countless times throughout the day. Will you still check your ...
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