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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Definition: Interpersonal Communication - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisInterpersonal communication is the process of sending and receiving information between two or more people. Types of Interpersonal Communication This kind of communication is subdivided into dyadic communication, Public speaking, and small-group communication. Dyadic communication is simply a ...
Views: 39948(2 votes) - 5 Powerful Ways To Express Your Ideas And Opinions Clearly - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Peter MurphyAre you fed up with struggling to express your thoughts and opinions? These days, people want to talk and not listen! No one wants to be a shadow in the crowd. Having your thoughts and opinions heard is a priority. The very achievement of being able to express yourself, and more importantly, ...
Views: 33485(1 vote) - Definition: Verbal Communication - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen we communicate verbally with others, either in a conversation or in a presentation, our usual goal is to have people understand what we are trying to say. In order to accomplish this, we should remember the acronym KISS (Keep It Short and Simple). When we talk to others, we assume they ...
Views: 33425(2 votes) - How to Express Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Greg BakerOne of the hardest things to do when you're communicating with someone is expressing yourself. How many times have you said something that just didn't come out the way you wanted it to? How many times have we said something that we really didn't mean, but we were too frustrated to stop it from ...
Views: 31293(14 votes) - 10 Essential Elements Of Good Communication Skill - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Peter MurphyGood communication skill means the ability to be understood, but it also means more than that. Have you ever noticed how good conversationalists have the ability to light up a conversation and inspire others to join in? You can learn to be like that too. Remember - any good conversation is a ...
Views: 29603 - Empathy in Communication - by Empathy is vitally important in good communication. Many people confuse empathy with sympathy, but empathy is much more.
My dictionary defines it as "the quality or process of entering fully, through imagination, into another's feelings or motives." In the fullest sense, it implies putting ...
Views: 25454(1 vote) - 10 Characteristics of Human Behavior - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Martin LeeThe more you study the communication process, the more you realize that successful communications... be they ads, sales letters, brochures or proposals... tap into key characteristics of human behavior. The more you are aware of these patently obvious, "commonsense", basic attributes, the more ...
Views: 24998(2 votes) - Playing the Victim - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Robert NajemyThe role of Victim (poor me) is a favorite for many of us. There are so many benefits we can ascertain by playing the role of the victim. 1. We automatically gain self-worth. Follow this reasoning closely. As a victim, we are the one to whom injustice is being done, thus the others are ...
Views: 20248(4 votes) - Talk too fast? Techniques to slow down - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Katie SchwartzOne of the most frequently expressed concerns about a person's speech is that she (or he) talks too fast. This can be a real career issue, because your listeners want to understand you the first time. People talk too fast for several reasons. Mostly, they do it because they are nervous. They ...
Views: 19988 - Help! My Mind Goes Blank During a Conversation! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Royane RealSome people seem to be gifted with an ability to talk easily with anybody, anywhere. However, there are many people who find making conversation somewhat difficult. They struggle to find things to say during conversations, especially when they are talking to someone they don’t know very well. ...
Views: 19416(3 votes) - Data Transmission Modes and Its Types - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarThe way in which data is transmitted from one place to another is called data transmission mode. It is also called the data communication mode. It indicates the direction of flow of information. Sometimes, data transmission modes are also referred to as directional modes. When a person is ...
Views: 19311 - 3 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Discussing the Past in Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Fred TracyOne of the mistakes we all make in our arguments and disagreements with loved ones is bringing up the past. How many times have you been talking to your partner about an important issue, in a pleasant tone, only to have them raise their voices and complain about events that happened ages ago? Or ...
Views: 19286 - Definition: Effective Communication Skills - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Debbie MolisHere are some guidelines for developing good communication skills that you can practice anywhere and at anytime. Steps 1. Make eye contact. Whether you are speaking or being spoken to, looking into the eyes of the person you are in conversation with can make the experience much more ...
Views: 19073(2 votes) - Communication Channels and Its Types - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarA path through which information is transmitted from one place to another is called communication channel. It is also referred to as communication medium or link. The twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, microwave, satellite etc. are examples of communication channels. In a ...
Views: 17110 - 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: 16957(1 vote) - The Art of Giving Advice: 3 Steps to Doing It Well - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2003 from Uzi WeingartenGiving good advice is a great gift. Yet, we sometimes run into trouble because of the way we offer it. The ability to give advice in a positive, constructive way is an art. Here are three points to help us offer advice with effectiveness and compassion. 1. Listen first. While this rule is true ...
Views: 15485(3 votes) - Communication: Intent versus Impact - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Richard MagidHave you ever experienced a misunderstanding over what you thought was something clearly communicated without any emotional component? Did you ever have an unexpected impact on a person to whom you were communicating and had no understanding as to why? People refer to Communication as a ...
Views: 15340 - 10 Factors That Make Your Presentation or Speech Effective - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoWhile presenting at the National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Orlando, I was able to hear dozens of presentations and speeches. The experience led me to think about what makes a presentation or speech effective, which I define as the ability to communicate your message clearly in a ...
Views: 15168(2 votes) - How to Implement Change in the Workplace Without Sending Your Staff to a Psychiatrist - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Mike MooreIt seem that the only time people are open to change is when what they have always done no longer works for them. In other words when our needs are no longer being met by previous behaviors, thought patterns or procedures. Your task as a CEO or manager is to show your staff that this applies to ...
Views: 15075(1 vote) - Do You Take Things Too Literally - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from David SamuelSpiritual seekers and budding entrepreneurs alike are faced with a terrible dilemma, knowing the true meaning of what is really being said. Be it a conversation or reading an inspirational or apparently humorous story, knowing the real meaning determines the value gained and the outcome. If ...
Views: 14769(4 votes) - How to Tell People Things They Don't Want to Hear - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Joan CurtisWhenever we face a communication dilemma, whether we must tell our aging parents that they can no longer live independently or tell our best friend that her clothes do not suit her, we agonize over what to do. How do we tell people things they do not wish to hear? These kind of communication ...
Views: 14551 - 7 Golden Rules of Communication - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsGood communication is not rocket science. It’s also not ‘painting by numbers’ where people have to learn a set of techniques. It’s not enough to learn some skills. The key to good communication is not just having good communication skills, but also having self-awareness. Why do you react and ...
Views: 14432(2 votes) - ***Get Your Voice Out of Your Nose -- It Doesn't Belong There! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating for me than listening to those who talk through their nose. And, you don’t have to be from New York to speak with excessive nasality. There are various pockets both in the United States and Canada where nasal talk is the norm. If you are plagued by too much nose, ...
Views: 14326(1 vote) - The Art of Communicating - by The word communicate comes from the latin communis or common. We speak of a common room that everyone shares or a university commons where everyone shares the space. It indicates that two people or two groups have something shared in common but many problems and disputes can be traced to a lack ...
Views: 14037(2 votes) - Sincerity, The Key to Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from David SamuelSincerity is the word. It is the power behind all success in personal refinement. Pure thought is the power to command. Thought is made impure by fears, falsity, distractions, false desires, false personality, fragmentation, identification and so on. Sincerity is pure thought. But what ...
Views: 13910 - Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene Lehavi1) Listen without judgment. The key to good communication is listening well. Save your judging for later after you have heard and understood what was said. 2) Listen with the willingness to be swayed to the other person's opinion. No obligation to actually being swayed, but stay open to the ...
Views: 13521(1 vote) - How to Train People Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)Statistics show that people respond better to positive support than to negative input. If you want your employees to perform well, cultivate patience and a positive environment. Not all people possess the same skills; employees who are assigned tasks beyond their capability may not adhere to ...
Views: 13508(3 votes) - The Importance Of Neutral Questions - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from charles MacInerneyAll true questions are neutral. If a question is not neutral, then it is not really a question, but rather a statement, or a judgment, disguised as a question. For example, when a mother confronts a child who has just done something really horrible and says “What on earth were you ...
Views: 12862 - A Mother’s Manipulation of a Grown Daughter - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationships -- Defenses (Not Listening and Others). I’ve been talking with Rachel, who is now 21, off and on, since the summer before she entered the University of Missouri. Some of our talks are about worries that are “normal” for a young girl in college: dating, ...
Views: 12706 - Providing Meaningful Feedback to Employees - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasIn any workplace or coaching situation, the quality and number of interactions between managers and their employees depend on how well and how often the two communicate. To improve their effectiveness as coaches, supervisors and managers must hone their ability to give and receive feedback. The ...
Views: 11755 - How to Plan a Corporate Family Day Event - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Emma WhitneyWith the financial crisis fading, many businesses are still operating under tightened purse strings. Where staff celebrations used to help boost motivation and show appreciation, these have become an expensive luxury which many businesses can no longer afford. The traditional staff party, ...
Views: 11513 - How To Continue A Conversation With A Girl In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Michael LeeLearning how to continue a conversation with a girl is very easy once you've actually started talking with her. The hardest part is now done and over with. Continuing where you left off - now that's the fun part. Read on to learn how to continue a conversation with a girl! Step 1: Ask ...
Views: 11472(1 vote) - 10 Secrets to Expressing Yourself with Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesFor too many years I suffered from a bad case of “approval-seeking.” I was desperate for validation from others. I never wanted to risk stating how I felt about things for fear that it would rock the boat and cause conflict. As a result, I saw myself as a victim of others’ mistreatment or ...
Views: 11420(5 votes) - CUTE CONFUSION: Do you know the American and British differences? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCUTE OR CUTIE Recently a spat took place about the understanding of the word cute. One commentator felt that the word cute is usually associated with a child and not an adult woman. It seems that some people have learnt a set sentence, for example, the baby is cute; the dog is cute. This is the ...
Views: 11281(1 vote) - How to Listen & Not Interrupt - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Gilda BonannoA reader emailed me with a question: "You give points on being a good listener. I try, but I find myself at times interrupting because I'm so afraid I'm going to forget what I have to say. I've been told to keep a pen and paper handy to jot down what I want to say once the speaker has finished. ...
Views: 11241(14 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: 11211(4 votes) - Dealing With Unrealistic Expectations In Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Greg BakerOne of the great relationship destroyers is that of unrealistic expectations. Expecting something out of the relationship that the other is either ignorant of, unwilling to provide, or simply unable to provide. Frustration and anger is the result. This article deals with differing expectations ...
Views: 11176(7 votes) - Improve Your Team Culture with Team Building Activities - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Doug StaneartTeam building activities help build a purposeful team culture within your organization. One of the reasons companies have offsite meetings is to not only share and gather information, but also to improve their team culture by giving people “face time”. If you’re planning an offsite meeting, ...
Views: 11058(4 votes) - Corporate Team Building Unifies, Increases Job Satisfaction, and Productivity. - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Doug StaneartCorporate team building unifies teams, increases job satisfaction, and productivity by putting your team in a non-stressful, fun environment. Yes, they should have a little fun in the name of teamwork. Bringing people together in a carefully guided, but flexible environment, gets participants ...
Views: 10974(4 votes) - Strategies for Effective Intercultural Communication - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from J. Mariah BrownIn today’s society, diversity in the workplace is a fact of life. The probability of organization members coming from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as customers and clients coming from diverse cultural backgrounds is very high. That said, the way in which organizations communicate, both ...
Views: 10868 - Misunderstanding In Communication: How To Resolve It In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Michael LeeTired of having friends get mad at you for no reason? Or having your boss shout at you even if you don't know what's wrong? Well, maybe a misunderstanding in communication between you and other people has occurred. What you tried to convey may not be what other people understood. But now ...
Views: 10773 - ***The Best Team Building Idea Secret is to Create Lots of Energy and Enthusiasm - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Doug StaneartIf you are looking for a fantastic team building idea or a secret to conducting a great team building event, the best piece of wisdom I have ever come across is the importance of energy and enthusiasm. Often times, event planners or people who are organizing a convention or annual event will ...
Views: 10646(3 votes) - Access POWER - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Joseph RiggioIntroduction If you’re anything at all like me, you’ve probably had periods in your life where the most fitting description would be that of being a “self-help junkie”. I know, it’s not a pretty or flattering description, and perhaps it’s not even obvious what I mean by it... Built right ...
Views: 10632(4 votes) - 5 Ways to Avoid Awkward Moments When Meeting Someone New - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Adam YoungMeeting someone for the first time can be very unnerving, whether it is a business client, a date, or someone who approaches you in at a social function. Trying to maintain an interesting conversation, remaining composed, and finding common interests can be extremely difficult, and even those ...
Views: 10401(13 votes) - Public Speaking Worries – Handling Questions & Answers - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Doug StaneartOne expectation frightens people preparing for a public presentation above all others. The fear is, “Even if I master the material someone will ask me a question and I will look stupid.” Here is everything you need to know about handling Q& A. Keep these tips in mind and you can check that fear ...
Views: 10163 - PowerPoint: How to Deliver PowerPoint Presentations Designed by Someone Else - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartNarrating PowerPoint Presentations designed by someone else can be very challenging. In fact, one of the fastest ways to increase public speaking fear and make your PowerPoint presentations sound canned and… well boring, is to try to deliver a PowerPoint slideshow that someone else designed for ...
Views: 10159(1 vote) - "We Can't Communicate" - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhat are couples really meaning when they say, "We can't communicate"?The issue with understanding what this means is what they mean by "communicate."All too often, when a partner states, "We can't communicate," what he or she means is "I can't get my partner ...
Views: 10150(6 votes) - True Communication With True Colors - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Mary Miscisin"I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Have you ever tried to communicate something and it just didn't come out right? Or perhaps you thought it came out right but the other person took it wrong? Why is ...
Views: 10142(1 vote) - Public Speaking Skills: Public Speaking Fear Comes from Perceived Failure - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Doug StaneartPublic speaking skill is just like any other skill in that the more success that you have, the more self-confidence in public speaking that you develop. The more failures, or perceived failures, that you experience, the more public speaking fear that you are going to experience. The ...
Views: 10017(1 vote) - How to participate effectively in Group Discussions - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Byreddy Balaji ReddyGroup Discussions have become an integral part of the most selection processes and it is viewed the most dangerous part in the process of interview by many candidates. With the help of this tool the recruiters find out various skills of the candidates. As a matter of fact, it is not that much ...
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