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Taking NO for an Answer

by Laurie Wilhelm
Why is it that sometimes we just can’t take ‘no’ for an answer?
Now, I’m not talking about letting go of an opportunity a lifetime without a fight or not standing up for what …

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Ten Tips on Speaking with Authority and Power
Ten Tips on Speaking with Authority and Power

by Graham Jones
No matter how good you are as a presenter, there will be times when you need to make sure you exude power and authority. If you are ‘the boss’ and want to be …

The Seven Essentials of Great Business Communication
The Seven Essentials of Great Business Communication

 
 
 
  
by Lee Hopkins
There are seven essential elements to successful business communication:

Structure
Clarity
Consistency
Medium
Relevancy
Primacy/Recency
Psychological Rule of 7±2

If you are going to communicate effectively in business it is essential that you have a solid grasp of these seven elements. …

How do You Handle Workplace Conflict?
How do You Handle Workplace Conflict?

by Barbara Beccari
Have you ever worked with someone like this?
On days when things went smoothly, Mark could be a cooperative and productive member of the team – even very likable. However, other staff never knew …

Three Requisites for Corporate Team Building and Motivation
Three Requisites for Corporate Team Building and Motivation

by Craig Wagganer
To create Corporate Team Building and Motivation, there are three attitudes that need to be present in each team member to make the team a peak performer. Those three are confidence, humility, and …

The Listening Gap Between Sight and Sound
The Listening Gap Between Sight and Sound

by Catherine Franz
The truth is there is a gap between sight and hearing, between visual and auditory, between seeing and believing. And the fact is that this gap creates a billion dollar industry. Improving communication …