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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Charming Date Reviews: Chatting Your Russian Women To Get Her - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from lisa yungHere is a charming date review on getting girls from Russia. In some way to date a Russian woman successfully is the same with chatting up her. Because if you have pleasant and happy chatting and talking time, you both will enjoy the presence of each other and you have a certain attraction to ...
Views: 2984 - Getting to Yes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Tina TessinaThe average person pays more attention to what she's saying or thinking about than what she is hearing, or how her words are "landing" on the other person. This self-involvement gets worse during an argument. You can become a much more effective communicator by using "attentive speaking" a ...
Views: 2978(2 votes) - ***C-Level Sales Training Tip 17-Win-Over C-Level Decision Makers with Effective Communications - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sam ManferWin-Over C-Level Decision Makers with Effective Communications Learn to Find and Push the Execs’ Hot Buttons/ Engaging Executive Conversations Capturing the attention of a top level person is extremely difficult. Holding it is even tougher. However, top level people do like to talk about ...
Views: 2975(2 votes) - 5 Persuasion Techniques To Get Anyone's Attention Fast - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Michael LeeTo be able to persuade effectively, you must apply persuasion techniques to get people's attention. However, too many things are often craving for our attention. Because of this, we have developed a sort of filter to shield out those we deemed not important. The question is: How do we get ...
Views: 2975 - Communication Is As Smooth As Glue - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from William Cottringer"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss. Just like glue appearing to be very smooth until you touch it, communication can seem to be that way too, at least until you actually try to undue miscommunication ...
Views: 2971(10 votes) - NLP - No Longer Practical ...or is it a case of the emperors new clothes? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Ian BroadmoreNLP or Neuro Linguistic Programming that magic word what does it conjure up? For many NLP practitioners its technology for the 21st Century, called "The study of human excellence", but is it really all its cracked up to be?. We have buzz words; modeling, anchoring, sub modalities, maps but ...
Views: 2969(4 votes) - How to Have Charisma - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Eduard EzeanuDo you think charisma is a sexy trait and you would like to have it? I have good news for you: you can voluntarily develop your charisma by putting into practice specific action steps. Charisma is a personality trait which enables you to have a big influence on others around you, to persuade ...
Views: 2966(2 votes) - How To Have A Meaningful Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsThe grand object for which a gentleman exists, is to excel in company. Conversation is the mean of his distinction, the drawing-room the scene of his glory. In company, though none are "free," yet all are "equal." All therefore whom you meet, should be treated with equal respect, although ...
Views: 2965(1 vote) - In the Strictest of Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottAre you entrusted with proprietary information? It’s very easy to innocently divulge confidential information just in passing. Years ago while calling on a small construction company the owner’s wife (let’s call her Joan) told me a story that emphasizes the significance of what you share ...
Views: 2965(1 vote) - Communicate Core Values for Positive Change - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceSo you want to make a positive change in your life. But what about the other people important to your life? You don’t live in a bubble. You can’t control what family and friends and coworkers do and say and yet they affect your ability to change what you wish. Luckily, you do have the ...
Views: 2962 - ***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: 2959 - 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview or End a Date - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Adam YoungThe interview is over, and you wait patiently to hear back from the hiring manager. You were prepared, you have an impressive resume, and you answered all the questions with confidence. A week later you call back, and they have given the job to another candidate. You are having drinks, ...
Views: 2957(6 votes) - Don't Be an Emotional Doormat with These Five Power-Maxing Tricks - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Marion ChamberlainDo you have a rubber or cloth rectangular object lying at your front door? You know that thing that is meant to collect all the dirt and dust from your shoes? Yes, the common term used is doormat. Most of us go out and get ones that are seasonal or tie into the décor of our house. And what ...
Views: 2956 - ***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: 2954 - 7 Words That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Terri Marie7 Words That Will Change Your Life Terri Marie © 2008 These words absolutely will change your life. There are small words with magnetic power to bring your life to a whole new level, one with abundance, peace, and success. They are words that are simple, but strong. Words that set deep in ...
Views: 2952(5 votes) - Do You Have The Right Attitude For Effective Telephone Communication? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Jeannie DavisWhen your customers leave an interaction with you, they tell someone about the level of service you provided. And when they do, they generally reference your company’s name – not yours. They say: “I just called ABC Company and the customer service rep sounded like she didn’t care about my ...
Views: 2942 - Public Speaking - Avoid These 5 Common Voice Mistakes - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoYour voice has the ability to convey an incredible range of meaning and emotion when you present. It's an important part of your non-verbal communications, or body language, and can help you can communicate your message clearly and effectively to your audience. Avoid these five common ...
Views: 2940(2 votes) - ***The Talk: The Tennessee Expert - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromThe lanky blond man bends to come in the door of the deposition room. I am there with my Stenograph set up ready to go. It's always best when an expert witness is the first to arrive: You can chitchat with him, put him at ease, find out what he is an expert in and how he talks, because you ...
Views: 2939(1 vote) - 6 Keys to Assertive Communication - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Darlene LancerCommunication is so important that it can make or break a relationship, is critical to success, and instantly reflects your self-esteem to listeners – for better or for worse. Assertive communication commands respect, projects confidence, and inspires influence. It's respectful, direct, honest, ...
Views: 2937(3 votes) - Emotions and the Acceptance to Change - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Taras RaggioChange in today’s turbulent business environment, is a constant and a regular experience. It [change] is endemic, rapid, and often has significant implications. Change has become the norm rather than the exception and leading organizations through fundamental change processes poses a major ...
Views: 2937 - Easy Ways To Overcome Self-Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Peter MurphyA great many people have trouble with nervousness, shyness, and a host of other "issues" that make it difficult for them to interact with others. Well, there are a number of ways you can relieve yourself of that problem, and we are going to go over them now. First off, you want to become ...
Views: 2931 - Sometimes You Have to be Firm - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from silvana carkLet’s face it. the majority of people in business are nice, yet professional. Sometimes as managers though, niceness overtakes the need to manage effectively. Read any business magazine and you’ll get advice such as “Never criticize an employee directly.” Other books or speakers encourage you to ...
Views: 2924 - Listening to Advice: Yeah-But Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Beth Tunis, M.A.So you’ve just ended a phone conversation where you were looking for some concrete help, and now you feel frustrated! Thinking back on it, you realize that “yeah but” was repeated (by you) at least three times. You want advice, yet the conversation took turns that didn’t feel ...
Views: 2922 - Epistemic traps - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Asaf ShaniWe are trapped within the boundries of our knowledge. We are prisoners to an epistemic trap. The reason traps trap us is because there are made in an asymmetric way. We make an assumption that getting into a room will be as simple as getting out but once the door is closed behind us, we ...
Views: 2920(1 vote) - What does it take to be a good listener? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2006 from Sarah LiddleWhat does it take to be a good listener? When we listen we do not listen only for what is being said, but also listen for what is not being said. Listening has many facets to it. In this article I will cover the foundation skills for listening. These skills will boost your listening ability and ...
Views: 2919 - Misunderstanding Abusive Men Like Chris Brown - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Teagin Maddox,An article about Chris Brown captured my attention recently because of the title, "The Real Reason Everybody Hates Chris... Brown, That Is (It's Not Why You Think)". It was written by Keli Goff, an Author, Commentator, and Contributing Editor at TheLoop.21.com. She also appears as a regular ...
Views: 2917(4 votes) - 4 Ways to Say No Effectively in Any Situation Without Drama - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Stephanie OwensThe 4 No's of being a No Pro Saying “No” can be difficult because Pleaseaholics are concerned about hurting people’s feeling or damaging a relationship. I know how difficult it can be to even imagine telling someone no. Having the right tool for the job makes it easier because you don’t have ...
Views: 2913(2 votes) - An Overview of Nonverbal Communication - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Alan FreemanNonverbal communication is as important as verbal communication. The process of communication does not complete without its nonverbal components. In order to truly express yourself and convey the message properly to your target audience, the expressions, gestures, tone and pauses in the speech ...
Views: 2908(3 votes) - 10 Essential Steps To Organizing A Conference Call - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Arthur RaiseConferencing calls are a boon to businesses and families. More that two people can talk to one another at the same time. There are today many kinds of conference calls: • Audio conference calls. • Video conference calls. • Webconference calls. A conference call saves money as well as time and ...
Views: 2907 - Adrian Morrison - Carving his own name in the internet marketing business - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Adrian MorrisonAffiliate marketing is an Internet marketing method that works by rewarding one or more affiliates based on the amount of traffic or visitors brought by the affiliate’s own hard work. It is a type of performance-based marketing that Adrian Morrison, younger brother of equally profitable Internet ...
Views: 2898 - How Well Do You Practice Empathy Quiz? 5 Tips to Raise Your Empathy Quotient - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Monica Strobel"Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing." Rollo May Empathy. This pleasant-sounding attribute—like the overlooked compliment—is one of the most important skills we can acquire. Through empathy, we gain recognition and understanding of ...
Views: 2898(1 vote) - "But" vs. "And" - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Ken FieldsTwo three-letter words: "but" and "and." In grammatical terms, they are called conjunctions. They bridge two clauses of a single sentence together. In communication (and negotiation), these words are subtle manipulators of exclusion or inclusion. Generally speaking, "but" excludes, denies, ...
Views: 2897(3 votes) - Have You Ever Felt the Effects of Communication Anxiety? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceHave you ever dealt with communication anxiety? You know, that discomfort when you feel all tongue-tied because you don’t know what to say in a given situation. It shows up differently for each person. Some feel embarrassed, some feel hot under the collar, some say it feels like they are ...
Views: 2894(1 vote) - A Blonde Weekend - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Judy Pearson“The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet an unknown fate.” O. Henry Carrie, my daughter-in-law is six degrees left of center. She is not your atypical woman by any stretch of the imagination, yet her adventurous nature and flair for the bazaar, actually, ...
Views: 2890 - The 10 Dos and Don’ts of Making a Successful Presentation - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Ellen WagnerWhether you are standing behind a lectern, interviewing for a new position, participating in a team meeting, speaking with a colleague, participating in a Skype job interview, or asking for a raise – you are “on” and presenting. Make the most of all your speaking opportunities by following ...
Views: 2889(1 vote) - Use an Iphone VPN for Email - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Henry HernandezEmail is an insecure communication method, which may surprise you. Since you are only as secure as your email, protecting your email with an iPhone VPNshould be a top priority. Your email contains all of your sensitive data. All of the accounts you signed up for, your usernames and even ...
Views: 2886 - Role of Electronic Media in Learning a New Language - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Michael ReyAmong the many language learning sources, media (print or electronic) plays an important role in improving one's language standards. Some of the important media instruments that help in learning a language are – newspapers, magazines, television, radio and the Internet. These have revolutionized ...
Views: 2879 - Fighting With Style - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rashun JonesTools & Techniques for Fighting Fair A major challenge in any relationship is handling conflicts. We all have conflicts and disagreements but how we handle our conflicts can mean the difference between an emotion-driven shouting match and creative problem solving. Having a conflict ...
Views: 2877(4 votes) - The Way You Talk Can Hurt You: 3 Tips To Better Communication - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Rosa ChillisJoseph worked hard. As a customer service telephone representative, he showed respect and courtesy to everyone who called the company. But he wanted to get ahead. He wanted an outside sales job. He applied for open positions over and over again; his manager turned him down each time. Finally, ...
Views: 2870 - The Art of Listening: Tune In or Get Tuned Out! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Chris Williams“He who guards his mouth preserves his life.” - Proverbs 13:3 Have you ever been in a one-sided conversation? The other person is talking incessantly, leaving no room for you to speak. How about this scenario: You are conversing with someone and you feel very distracted and unfocused? You ...
Views: 2867(1 vote) - The Art of Persuasion in Sales - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Len D'InnocenzoThe right selling words, actions and techniques will help you influence actions. You might know how much your company needs your program or solution, but it's up to you to convince them. Salespeople who know how to paint an irresistible picture of their product or service, or how to reassure ...
Views: 2859 - Roadblocks to Service Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasFrom time to time, you may find your service recovery efforts blocked by certain actions or inactions on your part or others in your organization. While you may have good intentions related to re-establishing and maintaining a solid customer-provider relationship, there are a number of obstacles ...
Views: 2858(1 vote) - A Communication Lesson From Jerry Seinfeld - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ty BennettJerry Seinfeld is one of the most recognized comedians in the world. In the early 90s it was Jerry’s comedy that spearheaded the popularity of observational humor. Here are a few of his funny observations: • According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two ...
Views: 2855(1 vote) - The Art of War - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Wars teach us not to love our enemies, but to hate our allies.”- W.L. George With so many interactions with so many different people, we’re bound to butt heads every now and then. And if we’re not careful, those conflicts could ruin a great relationship. (We’ve all seen that happen!) But we ...
Views: 2854(6 votes) - Definition: Communication Training - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisForms of Communication Skills Training Several Communication Skills Training (CST) programs for students are used: • partner style communications, • conflict control, • conducting business discussions, and • public presentation training, along with others. Process and Structure of ...
Views: 2846 - Communication With Old People: 3 Important Rules To Remember - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Michael LeeCommunication with old people involves more than just words and our sense of hearing. We also use our sense of sight, smell, touch, and most of all, our cognition. Communicating with the elderly can prove to be challenging, especially when taking into consideration their decline in mental ...
Views: 2842 - Anger Management Using the Compliment Sandwich - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Dr. Lyle BecourtneyDo you ever find yourself getting more and more angry and frustrated while trying to explain what is bothering you? Perhaps you feel like others are not really listening to you or trying to understand things from your perspective. In such circumstances, you may end up raising your voice or ...
Views: 2836(2 votes) - The Most Powerful Parts of Communication - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockWhen most people think about communication, it’s about the words and phrases that are spoken in a conversation. However, another important part of communication is the role of body language and gut feelings. In fact, over 80% of what you say to others is through facial expressions alone. ...
Views: 2831(1 vote) - Expressing Yourself Using the Question Tree Technique - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Greg BakerExpressing yourself is not always easy. There can be many things that go wrong when you try to express yourself. Misunderstandings are perhaps the most destructive communication mishaps in relationships. So how do you solve it? No method is perfect, especially when you are dealing with someone ...
Views: 2827(12 votes) - Defensiveness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Gregg OliverLast time I wrote about Advocacy as an impediment to the logical give and take that distinguishes collaboration. I characterized it as a learned behavior, and one that can be partially or fully managed by a skilled communicator that recognizes it and knows how to steer a group around it. I also ...
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