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Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves

Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves
This is an odd title, I know. But let me explain…
There are times when we’re in conversation with a colleague, friend or family member and, as we’re listening, we …

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Raise Your Hand If You Love Small Talk!
Raise Your Hand If You Love Small Talk!

by Cary Sands
I have a problem with small talk. For the most part, it’s completely useless. The only real purpose it serves is to distract us from real issues that might be difficult to talk …

How to Get Confidence So You Can Get More of What You Want
How to Get Confidence So You Can Get More of What You Want

by Seth Czerepak
Knowing how to get confidence isn’t something that we’re taught in school, but it is something you can learn. It’s also something which empowers you to make the most of the talents and …

Reading Body Language – Listening Begins Not With Your Ears, But With Your Eyes
Reading Body Language – Listening Begins Not With Your Ears, But With Your Eyes

by Lynn Marie Sager
People communicate with much more than words. In fact, over sixty-percent of what people communicate is not spoken at all, but is demonstrated for all to see in their body language. More …

Conversations, Small Talk and the Secret to Making Friends
Conversations, Small Talk and the Secret to Making Friends

by Peter Murphy
Small Talk Conversation Pointers.
Small talk is often dreaded many people. It is seen as the awkward part of all conversations. Small talk comes before a drawn out conversation or is just a small …

Questions to Keep a Conversation Going
Questions to Keep a Conversation Going

by Peter Murphy
A conversation between two people can be like a tennis game. The back-and-forth conversation is like two players hitting the ball over the net. Someone serves up a new idea from time to …

Getting To Know People In Seconds
Getting To Know People In Seconds

by Sam Crowley
Most everyone belongs to some kind of a club or group. Perhaps it is a civic group, or a service club, or a church group, or even a family group. How often have …

How To Make Sure You Never Forget A Name Again
How To Make Sure You Never Forget A Name Again

br Clare Evans
Do you have problems remembering names or are you really lucky and never forget a face … or a name? If like many of us you go to network meetings or social events …

People Skills and the Four Basic Types
People Skills and the Four Basic Types

by Peter Murphy
Do you have the people skill needed to handle difficult people? Best selling author, Peter Urs Bender has come up with four basic personality types. Based on the fact that you really can’t …

Body Language – How To Know What They’re Really Saying
Body Language – How To Know What They’re Really Saying

by Clare Evans
When we communicate with someone we will be doing so on a number of levels, not just the words that we use – tone of voice and body language are also important factors …

Top 6 Secrets to Mastering Communication
Top 6 Secrets to Mastering Communication

by Alexander Tretjakov
Communicating with others is an essential skill in business dealings, family affairs, and romantic relationships, and is an essential part of any personal development effort. Do you often find yourself misunderstanding others? Do …