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Effective Communication that Get Results
Effective Communication Strategies that Get Results Of all the things people struggle with in business and in life, communication skills top the list. Communication breakdowns are the root cause of business disputes, marital problems, and even familial challenges. The key to overcoming communication challenges is to learn the principles of Communicating with Impact. 1. Use âI-Statementsâ rather than âYou-Statements.ârnThroughout school and life weâre taught to speak
May 9, 2011
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Communicate with Impact! 4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems
Communicate with Impact!rn4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems rnThe root of most workplace challenges is no mystery ⦠90 percent of company problems boil down to lack of communication. rnMany people want to be honest, yet they're afraid of the risks â they donât want to anger anyone. However, by following these guidelines, you can improve communication without damaging morale.rn1. Eliminate Ambiguity rnWhen people understand every word of every conversation, expectations
May 9, 2011
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A Simple Process to Remove Communication Barriers
A Simple Process to Remove Communication Barriers When communicating with your co-workers, do you sometimes feel like youâre each speaking in a different language? Do you often wonder why people donât seem to âgetâ what youâre saying, or why they always do the opposite of what you say? Are you tired of the bickering and infighting that stalls progress? If so, youâre not alone. Communication at work can be tricky, but when you properly assess the situation, you can
May 9, 2011
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5 Tips to Gain Control of Your Life
5 Tips to Gain Control of Your Life Despite all your attempts to achieve work/life balance, do you still feel out of balance? Is work overtaking your life? Or, are family issues keeping you from being productive on the job? No matter where you fall on the balance scale, there are things you can do to make everything work together. This article covers 5 tips that you can use to gain more control in your life.rn rn1. Change the way you are doing things when life is not fair. rn
May 9, 2011
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5 Questions to Encourage Team Spirit
5 Questions to Encourage Team Spirit For any company to succeed, the people within the organization need to work together effectively. Without teamwork, details slip through the cracks, customers feel neglected, and the companyâs profits quickly dry up. rn But before you do yet another team building exercise, you need to assess where your people are now, as well as how your companyâs culture is letting a lack of teamwork prevail. Use the following five questions to gauge
May 9, 2011
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5 Keys to Maintain Your Work / Life Balance
5 Keys to Maintain Your Work/Life Balance Everyone wants to experience work/life balance. But between longer work weeks and increased demands at home, it often feels near-impossible to give ample time to all aspects of life. And when you feel out of balance, stress is the inevitable response. rn To help keep your life in balance, following are 5 keys to keep in mind. 1. Believe in yourself.rnUnfortunately, most people will do what they can to tear your dreams apart. Often, th
May 9, 2011
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8 New Workplace Realities
8 New Workplace Realities Todayâs workplace is drastically different from a mere 10 years ago. Whereas workers of the past could depend on steady marketplace growth, predictable career advancement, and consistent earnings, the current reality is far from that. rnThe only constant today is change. Pair that with a healthy dose of uncertainty, and itâs no wonder so many people who have been in the job market for more than a decade often struggle with the adapting to the cur
May 9, 2011
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4 Interpersonal Skills to Succeed in Today's Marketplace
4 Interpersonal Skills to Succeed in Todayâs Marketplace Even if you work for yourself, you have to work with others eventually. No person is an island, and interpersonal skills are crucial for anyoneâs success. rn Unfortunately, few business schools teach interpersonal skills. Most people learn how to relate to others in the business world by trial and error. While that approach can eventually work, too many errors can ruin your reputation and halt your companyâs produ
May 9, 2011
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5 Steps to Resolve Interpersonal and Conflict Issues
In any company or group situation, interpersonal conflicts are bound to happen. When two or more people with varying personalities work together, communication differences, work style preferences, and conflicting opinions are inevitable. The key is to be able to overcome any differences so everyone stays productive and the organization excels. Whenever interpersonal conflict arises in your day-to-day dealings with others, put these 5 steps to conflict resolution to work. They
February 11, 2011
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A Secret to Cope with Stressâ¦How to Add 26 Days to Your Year
âIf only I had more hours in the day.â How many times have you uttered those words? If youâre like most people, you either think it or say it daily. The good news is that we all have more time accessible to us. The bad news is that we often let others steal it from us. rnConsider this: International Communications Research in New York surveyed over 1,000 people on how many minutes per day they are interrupted with things they donât want to do. Over 42 percent of those
February 11, 2011
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How to Get More Business in Today’s Economy without Increasing Your Marketing Budget
In today’s current economy, wouldn’t it be nice to find a way to get more business without spending additional marketing dollars? The good news is that you can…and all the resources are already in your rolodex. The secret? Look at the people who are your advocates and take steps to maximize those relationships. nnSo who are these mysterious “advocates”? Quite simply, they are your present and past clients, vendors, colleagues, and friendly compet
January 22, 2009
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How to Network Your Way to Bigger Profits
Can networking really lead to more business? Yes! Unfortunately, many business owners and salespeople have been to events and done a poor job of networking, leading them to believe that networking is a waste of both time and money. However, when done correctly, networking can bring you in a wealth of business for a minimum time investment. nn What are the biggest mistakes people make when networking? Either they are too shy and spend the entire time sitting in the corner doin
January 22, 2009
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