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Our Responses Are Not Necessarily Those of Others

by Laurie Wilhelm
In a previous article, I was taking a look at our natural human tendancy to impose our personal emotions, perceptions or beliefs onto our understanding of others.
I’d like to share with you here …

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Your Self Confidence Level
Your Self Confidence Level

by Laurie Wilhelm
Your self confidence level varies throughout your life depending on what you’re doing and where you’re “at” in your life. Either way, when your self confidence takes a dip, it’s important for you …

Self Confidence Quotes
Self Confidence Quotes

Top Self Confidence Quotes that Inspire
by Laurie Wilhelm
What is self confidence?
One definition of self confidence relates to how sure we are of ourselves and our abilities. The level of confidence each of us has is …

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 …

Influencing Skills – How To Influence People
Influencing Skills – How To Influence People

by Robin and Jo Ellen
There is no right way, nor is there only one way to influence others. Everything, but everything, is a factor when influencing people. And we are, all of us, influenced by …

The Best Negotiation Strategies
The Best Negotiation Strategies

by University of Notre Dame
Negotiations take place every day, all over the world. From small barters at the farmers market to big business mergers, negotiations are a natural part of life. Everyone has varying degrees …

Famous Last Words – In a Meeting
Famous Last Words – In a Meeting

by Marcia Granger
Conflicts are inevitable, but the more we know about human nature, the better we will be at resolving conflicts, and the better the outcome might be for both parties.
We know that different …

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 …

Making The Most Of Questions At A Presentation
Making The Most Of Questions At A Presentation

by Kevin Sinclair
People usually prepare sufficiently for a presentation, but not many of them are as equally well geared up for the questions raised during and upon completion of the presentation. Making sure you are …

The Power of Influence
The Power of Influence

by Randy Siegel
Years ago, the Carnegie Institute of Technology analyzed the records of ten thousand people and concluded that while fifteen percent of success is due to training, intelligence, and skill, eighty-five percent of success …

How to Schmooze
How to Schmooze

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’t enough… you gotta shmooze too. Every day we deal with peculiar …