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		<title>Understanding Others Doesn&#8217;t Mean Talking About Ourselves</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Understanding Others Doesn&#8217;t Mean Talking About Ourselves
This is an odd title, I know. But let me explain&#8230;
There are times when we&#8217;re in conversation with a colleague, friend or family member and, as we&#8217;re listening, we ...]]></description>
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		<title>I Told You So</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
&#8220;I told you so.&#8221;
Have you ever said those words to someone?
When you said it, how did you want him to feel?
Perhaps more importantly, when you said it, how did you want to make ...]]></description>
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		<title>Jargon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jargon often gets in the way of clear communication.
Jargon consists of terms, expressions, acronyms or abbreviations that are understood to a specific group of people. While jargon has its place &#8211; it&#8217;s quite useful when ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to Build Good Working Relationships</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-build-good-working-relationships/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-build-good-working-relationships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Building relationships at work isn&#8217;t difficult, but they do take some time and effort to develop and grow.
One of the easiest ways to build relationships with co-workers is to give them sincere, honest compliments. This ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Face Time</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-importance-of-face-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=7757</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Unfortunately, face time is becoming more and more underrated. With the ease and speed of electronic communications we trade human interactions and the importance of including live-and-in-person time in our relationships for efficiencies ...]]></description>
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		<title>Say What You Want &#8211;  Not What You Don&#8217;t</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/say-what-you-want-not-what-you-dont/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/say-what-you-want-not-what-you-dont/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Leadership and Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills / People Skills]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many times we word what we want by saying what we don&#8217;t want.
Consider the following statements:
You say, &#8220;I don&#8217;t want you to leave out these documents,&#8221; when you really mean &#8220;I&#8217;d these documents included.&#8221;
You say, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Make Relationships the Way You Want</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/make-relationships-the-way-you-want/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/make-relationships-the-way-you-want/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=7753</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you find yourself in a poor relationship with someone at work, it&#8217;s easy to blame him for it by saying, &#8220;If only he&#8217;d just&#8230;&#8221; or &#8220;He&#8217;s always been like this!&#8221; or &#8220;He&#8217;s never going ...]]></description>
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		<title>Respond Positively</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/respond-positively/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/respond-positively/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=7749</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Hold on.&#8221; 
&#8220;Bear with me.&#8221; 
&#8220;Give me a sec.&#8221; 
Have you ever said one of these phrases when you&#8217;ve been asked to do something? We&#8217;ve probably all said them at one time or another if ...]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to Say “No” and Mean It!</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/learn-to-say-%e2%80%9cno%e2%80%9d-and-mean-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/learn-to-say-%e2%80%9cno%e2%80%9d-and-mean-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Self Confidence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How to be Assertive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Relationship Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=7689</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How can you confidently respond when someone makes a request you’d prefer not to accommodate? Here are some ideas you can use to make sure you don’t find yourself doing something you’d very much prefer ...]]></description>
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		<title>Making Time for Team Building Relationships</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-time-for-team-building-relationships/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-time-for-team-building-relationships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Listening Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Articles on Listening Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=6385</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Martin Haworth
Whatever else you are doing &#8211; STOP! &#8211; whenever you engage with someone in conversation. Ignore pagers. Put off interruptions. At the very least make sure that you &#8216;honour&#8217; the space that you ...]]></description>
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		<title>Raise Your Hand If You Love Small Talk!</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/raise-your-hand-if-you-love-small-talk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/raise-your-hand-if-you-love-small-talk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Making Conversation and Small Talk]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=6034</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Cary Sands
I have a problem with small talk. For the most part, it&#8217;s completely useless. The only real purpose it serves is to distract us from real issues that might be difficult to talk ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to Get Confidence So You Can Get More of What You Want</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-get-confidence-so-you-can-get-more-of-what-you-want/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-get-confidence-so-you-can-get-more-of-what-you-want/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Confidence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Confidence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills Necessary for Effective Management]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=6120</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Seth Czerepak
Knowing how to get confidence isn&#8217;t something that we&#8217;re taught in school, but it is something you can learn. It&#8217;s also something which empowers you to make the most of the talents and ...]]></description>
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		<title>Reading Body Language – Listening Begins Not With Your Ears, But With Your Eyes</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/reading-body-language-listening-begins-not-with-your-ears-but-with-your-eyes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/reading-body-language-listening-begins-not-with-your-ears-but-with-your-eyes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Persuade and Influence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body Language / Non-Verbal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Persuading and Influencing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=6043</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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		<title>Conversations, Small Talk and the Secret to Making Friends</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conversations-small-talk-and-the-secret-to-making-friends/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conversations-small-talk-and-the-secret-to-making-friends/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=6052</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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		<title>Questions to Keep a Conversation Going</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/questions-to-keep-a-conversation-going/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/questions-to-keep-a-conversation-going/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Making Conversation and Small Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conversation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills / People Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=5096</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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		<title>Getting To Know People In Seconds</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/getting-to-know-people-in-seconds/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/getting-to-know-people-in-seconds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Making Conversation and Small Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills / People Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Talk / How to Talk with People]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=5104</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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		<title>How To Make Sure You Never Forget A Name Again</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-make-sure-you-never-forget-a-name-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-make-sure-you-never-forget-a-name-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Persuade and Influence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[br Clare Evans
Do you have problems remembering names or are you really lucky and never forget a face &#8230; or a name? If like many of us you go to network meetings or social events ...]]></description>
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		<title>People Skills and the Four Basic Types</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-skills-and-the-four-basic-types/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-skills-and-the-four-basic-types/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Successful Team Communication]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=5102</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;t ...]]></description>
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		<title>Body Language – How To Know What They’re Really Saying</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-how-to-know-what-theyre-really-saying/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-how-to-know-what-theyre-really-saying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; tone of voice and body language are also important factors ...]]></description>
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		<title>Top 6 Secrets to Mastering Communication</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/top-6-secrets-to-mastering-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/top-6-secrets-to-mastering-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Articles on Listening Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=5090</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to Schmooze</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-shmooze/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-shmooze/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Networking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=5075</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Meshulam
Definition: talk idly or casually in a friendly way
Value: priceless
Gearheads like me have trouble understanding that great ideas and hard work aren&#8217;t enough&#8230; you gotta shmooze too. Every day we deal with peculiar ...]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Is Not A 4-Letter Word</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/communication-is-not-a-4-letter-word/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/communication-is-not-a-4-letter-word/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Rosanne D&#8217;Ausilio Ph.D.
What four letter words do we mean? Here are a few:
Talk 
Chat
Tell 
Blab
Let&#8217;s look at &#8216;talk&#8217; as an example. If I asked you, you could all talk about almost anything at a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Are You on the Inside or the Outside of Jargon?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-on-the-inside-or-the-outside-of-jargon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-on-the-inside-or-the-outside-of-jargon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Making Conversation and Small Talk]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=4841</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Jeanie Marshall
On an online network, the subject of word use became a topic of discussion. This is a worthy topic of discussion anywhere, but it seems especially important online, where the written word becomes ...]]></description>
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		<title>Are You a Follow-up Failure?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-a-follow-up-failure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-a-follow-up-failure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Networking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=4827</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Darcy Eikenberg
True story: A well-connected coach and career development expert volunteered her services at a large career fair. During the event, she worked with 26 job seekers individually and talked to maybe seven more. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Decision Making with Emotional Intelligence</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/decision-making-with-emotional-intelligence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/decision-making-with-emotional-intelligence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=4223</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by William R. Murray
When I was a student at Harvard Business School, our professors kept telling us that the technical things we were learning would be obsolete in no time at all. They said what ...]]></description>
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		<title>Set to Impress</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/set-to-impress/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/set-to-impress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=4325</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Sylvia Henderson
What is the difference between a suited-up business executive who carries a high-quality leather portfolio into a networking event and a leather-clad motorcycle rider carrying a custom-painted helmet into a motorcycle rally? The ...]]></description>
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		<title>When You Throw Dirt, You Lose Ground</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/when-you-throw-dirt-you-lose-ground/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/when-you-throw-dirt-you-lose-ground/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=4315</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Cookie Tuminello
“When you throw dirt, you lose ground.” ~ Texan Proverb
Nothing tears down relationships, teamwork, effectiveness, and productivity like the office rumor mill and gossip. Some refer to this as water cooler chit chat. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Conflict Resolution for Bullies</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conflict-resolution-for-bullies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conflict-resolution-for-bullies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=4225</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by William R. Murray
An article on MSNBC website on July 9, 2008, &#8220;Hospital bullies take a toll on patient safety,&#8221; cited how a lack of emotional intelligence affects the quality of medical care and health ...]]></description>
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		<title>How do You Build Strong Workplace Relations?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-do-you-build-strong-workplace-relations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-do-you-build-strong-workplace-relations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3987</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Barbara Beccari
There is no doubt that the &#8220;key issues of performance, productivity and profit cannot be divorced from how people are relating with each other in the workplace&#8221;. &#8220;Coaching to the Human Soul&#8221;, Alan ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to communicate to the four main personality types</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-communicate-to-the-four-main-personality-types/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-communicate-to-the-four-main-personality-types/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You probably know this already, but there are generally held to be four main personality types, which I call: Extrovert, Amiable, Analytical and Pragmatic.
Let&#8217;s take a moment to consider each of them in the workplace.
Extrovert
- ...]]></description>
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		<title>Networking is More Than Handing Out Business Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/networking-is-more-than-handing-out-business-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/networking-is-more-than-handing-out-business-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3768</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Kathleen O&#8217;Brien
Use these nine steps to begin reaping benefit from your network activities.
1. Have a positive attitude
When attending a network function &#8212; any function where two or more people meet &#8212; keep in mind ...]]></description>
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		<title>First Impressions…Can you close a sale in 10 seconds or less?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/first-impressions-can-you-close-a-sale-in-10-seconds-or-less/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/first-impressions-can-you-close-a-sale-in-10-seconds-or-less/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3781</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by liz wendling
Actually, great sales people can do it even faster IF they make a great first impression!
Less than 10 seconds is the time it takes to make your customer connect with you and it ...]]></description>
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		<title>Office Gossip</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/office-gossip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/office-gossip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Erin Kennedy
Have you ever had a workplace that was completely gossip free? Of course not. Gossip seems to be an unavoidable product of socially interconnected people talking amongst themselves. In the broadest of terms, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Got Leadership Skills? People Skills That Get You Employed</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/got-leadership-skills-people-skills-that-get-you-employed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/got-leadership-skills-people-skills-that-get-you-employed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3738</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Crystal Jonas
Got leadership skills? Want a job? Companies are looking for leaders to move into executive positions.
The June 14, 2010 issue of Newsweek, reports &#8220;recruiters are desperate for top-tier talent.&#8221;
Jeff Joerres, chief executive of ...]]></description>
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		<title>Want to Be a Leader? Learn to Listen</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/want-to-be-a-leader-learn-to-listen/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/want-to-be-a-leader-learn-to-listen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 08:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3171</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by John Hersey
It has been proved.
The best leaders are the ones who understood the super powerful truths in regards to trust:
People do business with people they like.
People like people they trust.
People trust people who have ...]]></description>
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		<title>People Skills &#8211; Are They Born or Made?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-skills-are-they-born-or-made/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-skills-are-they-born-or-made/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Robert Tanner
Managers usually are promoted for their technical skills. Having technical skills does not mean one has people skills, however.  Organizational turnover, poor morale, absenteeism, organizational conflicts, worker sabotage, and worker indifference are ...]]></description>
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		<title>Interpersonal Communication Skill: Steven Covey, Listening with Empathy</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/steven-covey-indian-talking-stick/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/steven-covey-indian-talking-stick/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Steven Covey, author of the best 7 Habits of Highly Effective People which was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century, offers a simple and thoughtful speaking and listening ...]]></description>
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		<title>Three Steps For Leaders To Minimize Conflict</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-for-leaders-to-minimize-conflict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-for-leaders-to-minimize-conflict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Leadership and Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Articles on Conflict Resolution]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Workplace Conflict Resolution]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1955</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Richard M. Highsmith
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. Every manager needs to understand the steps that can be taken to minimize the occurrence of it. The following action steps will not eliminate conflict, but ...]]></description>
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		<title>Improve Workplace Communication</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improve-workplace-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improve-workplace-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1994</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Misunderstandings at work seem to be a common problem. Is it because we&#8217;re too busy to bother communicating well? Is it because we make too many assumptions about what people mean? Is it ...]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Keys To Becoming More Likeable</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/seven-keys-to-becoming-more-likeable/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/seven-keys-to-becoming-more-likeable/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills / People Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Relationship Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1957</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Ken Warren
My wife, Christy, recently had to see a new doctor about a few questions she had. When she came home, I asked what the doctor had to say. She said that she couldn&#8217;t ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Ten Biggest Mistakes of Business Networking &#8211; Part 2 of 2</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-2-of-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-2-of-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business Networking Techniques]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1939</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Perl
In a previous article, which was part one of two, we looked at five of the biggest mistakes made in business networking. 
Knowing what not to do is sometimes just as important as ...]]></description>
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		<title>Techniques for Effective Communication at Work</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-workplace-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-workplace-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1985</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
These days, the importance of communication is becoming greater. While we spend a lot of time and effort on the skills we need to do our job, such as accounting and finance skills, ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Ten Biggest Mistakes of Business Networking &#8211; Part 1 of 2</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-1-of-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-1-of-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business Networking Techniques]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1931</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Perl
Knowing what not to do is sometimes just as important as knowing what to do. For a successful career, it&#8217;s essential to understand the many advantages of networking and to have some good ...]]></description>
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		<title>Avoiding Conflicts at Work: How to Share Office Workspace</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/avoiding-conflicts-at-work-how-to-share-office-workspace/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/avoiding-conflicts-at-work-how-to-share-office-workspace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Getting Along with Others]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Relationship Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1517</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Workplaces today have fewer and few offices and more and more cubicles. Common courtesy isn&#8217;t always so common but it&#8217;s essential if we want to create cooperative working environments. When we&#8217;re not being ...]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Breakdown with Non-Native Speakers: Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts for Co-Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-communication-skills-communication-breakdown-with-nonnative-speaker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-communication-skills-communication-breakdown-with-nonnative-speaker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ESL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Communication Articles]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1472</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Lisa Scott 
When you&#8217;re improving personal communication or ]]></description>
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		<title>Attitude is Everything</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/building-social-skills-attitude-is-everything/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/building-social-skills-attitude-is-everything/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Leadership and Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Positive Attitude in the Workplace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skills Necessary for Effective Management]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1405</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Tom Northup
Workplace attitudes can make or break your career. When you do a great job and have a great attitude, you can expect great opportunities. When you do a great job and have a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Social Skills: How to Stand Out from the Crowd</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-how-to-stand-out-in-a-crowd/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-how-to-stand-out-in-a-crowd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Leadership and Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendships and Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Impressions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills / People Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1368</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
OK &#8211; maybe not &#8220;stand out&#8221; from the crowd but certainly be noticed and liked by the people you&#8217;re with. The easiest way to do this is to be attentive. On a tactical ...]]></description>
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		<title>Interpersonal Intelligence: Relationship Construction or Demolition</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/relationship-construction-or-demolition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/relationship-construction-or-demolition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Getting Along with Others]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills / People Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Relationship Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1373</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever watched one of those videos showing the demolition of a building? It&#8217;s quite spectacular to watch a huge and solid structure crumble within seconds. It seems unimaginable that it could ...]]></description>
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		<title>Profitable People Skills &#8211; Pay Back Time?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-profitable-people-skills-pay-back-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-profitable-people-skills-pay-back-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1209</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Shawna Schuh
Here&#8217;s a refreshing article on improving social skills. Whether we&#8217;re coping with difficult people at work, a difficult boss, or a complete stranger, Shawna offers some wise advice on how we can handle ...]]></description>
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		<title>Essential Tip For Humor in the Workplace &#8211; Humor in the Workplace is a Serious Matter</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/using-humor-at-workessential-tip-for-humor-in-the-workplace-humor-in-the-workplace-is-a-serious-matter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/using-humor-at-workessential-tip-for-humor-in-the-workplace-humor-in-the-workplace-is-a-serious-matter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1205</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Nara Venditti
I think everybody loves a good joke. In our diverse workforce, however, office humor needs to be used with caution. Even with effective workplace communication, we need to be aware that our well-intended ...]]></description>
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		<title>Conversation is Give and Take</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conversation-is-give-and-take/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Making Conversation and Small Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conversation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=779</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I was at a dinner party last week with a bunch of friends, one of whom brought her husband, Ted. Although I&#8217;ve known her for years, I&#8217;d never had the opportunity to meet ...]]></description>
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		<title>How Are You?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-are-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-are-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=783</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I interact with quite a few people throughout my day and am frequently asked, &#8220;How are you?&#8221; It&#8217;s a common question, one that flows nicely after &#8220;Hello&#8221; but it&#8217;s not always meant to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Socially Charming</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/social-skills-and-interpersonal-skillssocially-charming/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/social-skills-and-interpersonal-skillssocially-charming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Leadership and Management Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=739</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Yesterday, I was introduced to the most charming person that I&#8217;ve met in a long time. It&#8217;s rare to come across an individual like her. Most people are friendly and present themselves well ...]]></description>
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		<title>Impressions Don&#8217;t Stop After the First One</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/impressions-dont-stop-after-the-first-one/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/impressions-dont-stop-after-the-first-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=734</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I see a lot of tips offered to job seekers about what they should wear for their interviews to make a good first impression. I&#8217;m often surprised at how obvious the points on ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Relationship-Building Card</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-relationship-building-card/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-relationship-building-card/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=775</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I&#8217;ve often heard the recommendation to send a real hold-in-your-hands thank you or appreciation card to friends or clients for that extra-special acknowledgement and to strengthen your relationships. The only card I&#8217;ve ever ...]]></description>
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		<title>Be Kind</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/be-kind/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/be-kind/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=769</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Recently, I was driving through North Dakota, USA. It&#8217;s a beautiful state and if you&#8217;ve not been there, I recommend a visit. Even though the scenery was beautiful and the people were friendly, ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to Talk to Shy People</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-talk-to-shy-people/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-talk-to-shy-people/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=743</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
We&#8217;ve all come across shy people at work or in our social circles. Unfortunately for some shy people, their shyness can be wrongly judged as arrogance, conceit, or superiority when, in fact, they&#8217;re ...]]></description>
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		<title>Why are we rude?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/why-are-we-rude/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/why-are-we-rude/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Do you interact with rude people? Do you think our society is getting ruder? 
Rudeness covers a lot of territory. It can be talking on your cell phone at a restaurant, interrupting someone, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Making Space: Guidelines for Respecting Personal Space</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=531</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
At work, at home and in our social circles, we carry with us a sense of our own personal space that we often unconsciously protect. Respecting another&#8217;s personal space is key in maintaining ...]]></description>
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		<title>Good Tips on Poor Listening</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/good-tips-on-poor-listening-june-21/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/good-tips-on-poor-listening-june-21/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=662</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
There&#8217;s a lot on the internet on the importance of listening, active listening, effective listening, and how to be a good listener. But there&#8217;s very little instruction on how to be a poor ...]]></description>
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		<title>How Words Add Fuel to the Fire</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-words-add-fuel-to-the-fire/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-words-add-fuel-to-the-fire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Warfield</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=474</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Anne Warfield
Do You Ask Or Dictate?
There is definitely a certain finesse to doing things that either magnetically pulls people to you or repels them away. So why do some people tick you off with ...]]></description>
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		<title>Three Steps to Resolve Your Complaints</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-to-resolve-your-complaints/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-to-resolve-your-complaints/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=510</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
We all complain. Sometimes, our complaints are legitimate and we voice them because we want to draw attention to a situation which we&#8217;d like to improve. Complaining can also be therapeutic when we ...]]></description>
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		<title>Taking No for an Answer</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/taking-no-for-an-answer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/taking-no-for-an-answer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=498</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever been invited to a party and didn&#8217;t want to go but you also didn&#8217;t feel comfortable simply saying &#8216;no&#8217;? So instead of going you made up an excuse to get ...]]></description>
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		<title>Are You an Annoying Coworker?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-an-annoying-coworker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-an-annoying-coworker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Okel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=466</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Ken Okel
Multiple workplace studies have found that one of the biggest reasons why people leave their jobs is that a coworker has annoyed them out of the workplace. Now with the economy being in ...]]></description>
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		<title>Five Ways to Make Others Feel Included</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/five-ways-to-make-others-feel-included/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/five-ways-to-make-others-feel-included/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=462</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
To one degree or another, we all want to be accepted. We&#8217;re social beings and we like feeling that we&#8217;re part of the group, we enjoy being recognized and acknowledged and we desire ...]]></description>
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		<title>Interpersonal Communication Skills: Table Talk</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/table-talk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/table-talk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Making Conversation and Small Talk]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
A few weeks ago, I attended a weekend conference for a charitable organization where I volunteer. Most of the agenda comprised of working sessions and participants were requested to sit at round tables, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Four Common Myths About Social Skills</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/four-common-myths-about-social-skills/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/four-common-myths-about-social-skills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Many people misunderstand what social skills are &#8211; and what they&#8217;re not. Here&#8217;s a quick look at a four common myths.
Myth #1: People who like talking are interesting and have good social skills.
False. ...]]></description>
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