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		<title>Effective Communication Skills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Communication skills are probably some of the most useful skills you can learn. 
When we consider the importance of communication skills in our everyday lives, we can see that the degree to which ...]]></description>
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		<title>Can A Manager Be Too Nice?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Carole Hodges
Effective management skills result in highly productive and motivated teams. Leading a team is a learned skill but one that can be aquired with some thought and effort.
Having a great manager can boost productivity. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/can-a-manager-be-too-nice/</link>
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		<title>“Set In Stone” Rules to Make People Listen To Your Speech or Sermon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kelly Carr
Ministers certainly understand how to get people listen to them &#8211; and that&#8217;s what every ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/%e2%80%9cset-in-stone%e2%80%9d-rules-to-make-people-listen-to-your-speech-or-sermon/</link>
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		<title>Nonverbal Gestures: The Body Language of a Liar</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Body language in communication can work either for us or against us. If you’re speaking to someone who you suspect to be lying, there are a few gestures they may make that gives ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/nonverbal-gestures-the-body-language-of-a-liar/</link>
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		<title>Five Tips for Creating C-Level Selling Confidence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sam Manfer
Persuading and influencing are skills that any manager or leader needs. Preparing for these opportunities is essential and cannot be understated.
1. Keep learning your trade.
The three areas of continuing education are selling skills, people ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/five-tips-for-creating-c-level-selling-confidence/</link>
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		<title>Leadership Quotes: Peter Drucker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[complied by Laurie Wilhelm
Leadership quotes are actually quick-and-easy tips from people who have “been there, done that” – and succeeded. This is part of a new series of Leadership Quotes.
The most important thing in communication ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/famous-quotes-leadership-peter-drucker/</link>
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		<title>Are You Aware of Your Vocal Shortcomings?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nancy Daniels
Being a good speaker is knowing what to do and what not to do. Knowing what makes a good speech and effective body language come to mind first, but it&#8217;s equally important to be ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-aware-of-your-vocal-shortcomings/</link>
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		<title>People Still Love to Negotiate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mark Tewart
Sales negotiating skills are useful in almost any negotiating situation. In the article below, Mark Teward offers some sales negotiating tips that are valuable to managers as well as sales people.
Many times people say ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-still-love-to-negotiate/</link>
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		<title>Team Facilitation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
It&#8217;s important to have some skills in team facilitation because at some point in your career &#8211; even if you usually work alone &#8211; you may well be called upon to be a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/team-facilitation/</link>
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		<title>People Skills &#8211; Are They Born or Made?</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-skills-are-they-born-or-made/</link>
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		<title>The Public Speaking Phobia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Trish Springsteen
It&#8217;s rare for someone to feel absolutely no nervousness or fear when speaking in public. Here&#8217;s some tips on public speaking and how to deal with nervousness.
Fear of public speaking is one of the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-public-speaking-phobia/</link>
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		<title>The Importance of Communication Skills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
When considering why is communication important, the bottom line is: if you&#8217;re a good communicator, you&#8217;ll have better chances of success. You&#8217;re able to persuade people, influence others, negotiate effectively and provide valuable ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-importance-of-communication-skills/</link>
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		<title>Negotiation or an Argument in Disguise?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Michele Keighley
Effective negotiating skills require thought and consideration. We often mistake our arguments for negotiations; this article outlines the important difference between the two.
When conflict or confrontations occur in the workplace the solution is often ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiation-or-an-argument-in-disguise/</link>
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		<title>Two Steps To Motivate Your Team</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Cookie Tuminello
&#8220;Teams do not go physically flat, they go mentally stale.&#8221; &#8211; Vincent Lombardi
In the midst of this recession in our country, company sales are down, layoffs are eminent, job security is dictated by ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/two-steps-to-motivate-your-team/</link>
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		<title>Formal / Informal Communication Channels</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Communication is the sharing of information for a variety of purposes including informing, persuading, motivating or influencing. There are two general ways of delivering the information: formal and informal communication channels.
Formal Communication in ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/formal-informal-communication-channels/</link>
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		<title>Public Speaking &#8211; I Get So Emotional</title>
		<description><![CDATA[tom antion 
Gathering tips on public speaking helps improve communication skills. Even if you don&#8217;t want to be a professional public speaker, knowing the techniques of public speaking make you a better leader, manager and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/public-speaking-i-get-so-emotional/</link>
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		<title>Best Practices in Negotiation &#8211; What Would Be Fair to You?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Gary S. Goodman
Is 50/50 really fair? That depends on the negotiation and where you&#8217;re at in the negotiation. Having effective negotiation skills will help you arrive at an agreement faster and to the benefit ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/best-practices-in-negotiation-what-would-be-fair-to-you/</link>
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		<title>Famous Public Speeches</title>
		<description><![CDATA[compiled by Laurie Wilhelm
Listed below are some examples of great speeches. Some are famous short speeches and others are well-known but longer speeches. The eight famous public speeches that follow were delivered by some of ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/famous-public-speeches/</link>
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		<title>Want to Be Wildly Successful? Watch Your Words!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by John Hersey
How you say something matters just as much as what you say. Use words that motivate, empower and inspire. Effective communication skills will get you closer to success!
We hear it all the time; ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/want-to-be-wildly-successful-watch-your-words/</link>
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		<title>Deliver a Powerful Speech Using Visual &amp; Other Aids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Shelley Dudley 
Choose your visual aids carefully &#8211; you don&#8217;t want them to distract your audience during your speech or presentation but you do want them to to be get enough attention to capture ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/deliver-a-powerful-speech-using-visual-other-aids/</link>
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		<title>How to Respond to Criticism Without Being Defensive</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Criticism doesn&#8217;t have to be a bad thing. Granted, it&#8217;s best when it&#8217;s delivered as useful constructive feedback, but sometimes criticism is an objective evaluation (based on analysis, figures, data, etc.) of someone&#8217;s ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-respond-to-criticism-without-being-defensive/</link>
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		<title>Questions During a Negotiation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Chester Karrass
Asking the right questions is key to better understand people, situations and circumstances. Knowing how to respond to questions well is also key and is a particularly effective negotiating skill.
Negotiation is a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/questions-during-a-negotiation/</link>
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		<title>Managing Change Within Your Team: Use The J Curve As A Tool For Success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Jerry W. Williamson
Whenever a company is facing change, good communication skills are the skills necessary for effective management. They&#8217;re vital for any leader managing change with her team. Facilitative leadership skills, effective management skills, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/managing-change-within-your-team-use-the-j-curve-as-a-tool-for-success/</link>
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		<title>Want to Be Better at Public Speaking? Stop Trying to be Perfect!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Julius Anton
Our self-inflicted pressure of having to deliver the perfect speech contributes to the fear of public speaking. Here&#8217;s one of many tips on public speaking to help reduce that fear.
Do you want to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/want-to-be-better-at-public-speaking-stop-trying-to-be-perfect/</link>
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		<title>Behaviors to Avoid in Negotiations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Linda Swindling
Effective negotiating skills and knowing how to handle negotiations in the workplace are essential skills necessary for effective management. Knowing what to avoid is also important&#8230; 
Behaviors to Avoid in Negotiations


Not putting your ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/behaviors-to-avoid-in-negotiations/</link>
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		<title>How to Maintain and Retain a Happy and Motivated Team</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Caroline Cooper
Skills necessary for effective management include understanding the many ways to motivate people. There are plenty of demotivators at work that can be easly eliminated using the information in this article.
Having a happy, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-maintain-and-retain-a-happy-and-motivated-team/</link>
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		<title>Language Enhancement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by alexander serra
This is a very interesting article on NLP. Given the importance of improving management skills, some people believe it&#8217;s one of the best techniques for effective communication.
The problem with communication is that when ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/language-enhancement/</link>
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		<title>Breaking An Impasse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Chester Karrass
Effective negotiating skills are a must for anyone working on improving management skills. While this can be intimidating, it&#8217;s much easier when you have a list of negotiating techniques on hand.
You did ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/breaking-an-impasse/</link>
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		<title>Acknowledgement: A Leadership Tool That’s Easy to Learn and Hard to Beat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Alan Roby
Alan Roby describes below one of the important skills managers require to be an effective leader. Improving management skills on a daily basis ensures a continually better working environment &#8211; for you and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/acknowledgement-a-leadership-tool-that%e2%80%99s-easy-to-learn-and-hard-to-beat/</link>
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		<title>Outstanding Presentations Start in the Mind: Five Presentation Skills Secrets for Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Ed Sykes
Laurie: Pretty much everyone has experienced the fear of public speaking. In business, being able to speak in public is one of the most important skills for managers. This article outlines excellent tips ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/presentation-skills-outstanding-presentations-start-in-the-mind-five-presentation-skills-secrets-for-overcoming-your-fear-of-public-speaking/</link>
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		<title>Asking the Right Questions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Liz Tahir
Asking the right questions gets you to the answers you need to know. This is another one of the essential skills managers require &#8211; along with good listening skills.  
Curt and Justin ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/asking-the-right-questions/</link>
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		<title>Five Tips for Employee Motivation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Alvin S. Albert
What are the skills needed to be a good manager? Well, knowing ways to motivate people as well as knowing the words that motivate people are a couple biggies. Here are five ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/five-tips-for-employee-motivation/</link>
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		<title>Facilitative Leadership</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Facilitative leadership requires the leader to be proficient in communication skills and social skills. It&#8217;s a very collaborative style that is particularly useful when leading  workplace teams or groups at work. Let&#8217;s take a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/facilitative-leadership/</link>
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		<title>The Three P&#8217;s of Public Speaking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Nancy Daniels
Laurie: Nancy Daniels has a lot of knowledge and offers good advice on public speaking. In this article, she oulines some important tips on public speaking.
When it comes to public speaking, the three ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-three-ps-of-public-speaking/</link>
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		<title>Win/Win Negotiations Have Become a Must Have</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Linda Swindling
Effective negotiation skills are becoming increasingly important in everyday situations and for strengthing mutually beneficial relationships. Improving management skills means improving your ability to negotiate win/win solutions.
Win/win negotiations used to be a goal ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/winwin-negotiations-have-become-a-must-have/</link>
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		<title>Leadership Quotes: Mary Kay Ash</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Quotes are actually quick-and-easy tips from people who have &#8220;been there, done that&#8221; &#8211; and succeeded. This is one of a new series of Leadership Quotes. 
The greatest pollution problem we face today is negativity. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/famous-quotes-leadership-mary-kay-ash/</link>
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		<title>Icebreakers: Five Reasons Why They Are An Essential Team Building Activity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Chris Gill
Good work teams are effective and rewarding. This article outlines five important functions of games to build teamwork.
Most large companies recognize the importance of team building, but don’t always understand that there’s more ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/icebreakers-five-reasons-why-they-are-an-essential-team-building-activity/</link>
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		<title>A Quicker Route To Promotion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Bob Malloney
What&#8217;s a great way for influencing colleagues, improving their impression of you and getting promoted at work? Read on to find out what are the essential skills for success.
If you are ambitious and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/a-quicker-route-to-promotion/</link>
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		<title>Making Careful Concessions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Chester Karrass
Laurie: Dr. Karrass always provides good advice on effective negotiating skills. These successful negotiating tips are useful to keep in mind when you&#8217;re making concessions.
In most negotiations, both sides move from their ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-careful-concessions/</link>
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		<title>Dale Mercer&#8217;s Step Up and Speak!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Much of your success in the workplace relies heavily on how well you can communicate with those around you.
You need to be able to express yourself effectively. You need to be able to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/dale-mercers-step-up-and-speak/</link>
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		<title>Body Language and Interpretation: How to Find the Most Important Person in the Room</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Sharí Alexander
Understanding body language and interpretation is a skill not just reserved for public speaking. It&#8217;s useful to know in any social situation to better understand the relationships between individuals as well as how ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-how-to-find-the-most-important-person-in-the-room/</link>
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		<title>Ten Articles on Workplace Gossip: Negative Effects of Gossip</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The definition of gossip is the spread of personal affairs, rumours, half truths, and even lies about a person or organization. When we consider what are the effects of gossip, we see that they are ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/ten-articles-on-workplace-gossip-negative-effects-of-gossip/</link>
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		<title>How to Change Your Accent &#8211; Let&#8217;s Talk About Vowels</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Emma Serlin
Annunicating well can be challenging &#8211; especially if the language you&#8217;re speaking is your second (or third or forth&#8230;). Improving your speaking skills are essential if you want to be better understood and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-change-your-accent-lets-talk-about-vowels/</link>
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		<title>Dealing with Conflict: How Struggles Can Make You — and Your Relationships — Stronger</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Richard Magid
We have a number of articles on conflict resolution aimed at improving management skills. The following one effectively defines conflict, gives causes of conflict, conflict escalators, and conflict resolution styles.
Conflict is inevitable. It ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/dealing-with-conflict-how-struggles-can-make-you-and-your-relationships-stronger/</link>
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		<title>Counteracting Workplace De-motivators</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by John Di Frances
Finding demotivators at work can be quite easy and, most often, so are the solutions. Considering the increase in productivity that motivated staff can achieve, resolving demotivators in the workplace is well ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/counteracting-workplace-de-motivators/</link>
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		<title>How To Organize An Impromptu Speech</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Kevin
While this article is about impromptu speaking, these tips can also help you if you&#8217;re looking for a technique on how to answer interview questions.
Impromptu speaking is tough. 
If you&#8217;ve ever watched the contestants ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-organize-an-impromptu-speech/</link>
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		<title>Interpersonal Communication Skill: Steven Covey, Listening with Empathy</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/steven-covey-indian-talking-stick/</link>
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		<title>Three Steps For Leaders To Minimize Conflict</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-for-leaders-to-minimize-conflict/</link>
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		<title>The Art Of Negotiating: In Today’s World, The Skilled Negotiator Has The Advantage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Liz Tahir
When we realize that virtually every aspect of our business and personal life requires negotiation, the benefit of being a better, more efficient negotiator is clear. Negotiating skills are not usually part of ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-art-of-negotiating-in-today%e2%80%99s-world-the-skilled-negotiator-has-the-advantage/</link>
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		<title>Effective Workplace Communication</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Ever notice that much of the conflict we encounter is due to something that is said or something that is not said? At times, communicating well can be complex and difficult for both ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication/</link>
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		<title>How To Go From a “Good” to “Great” Leader</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cookie Tuminello

“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” ~ Author Unknown

Being a terrific leader takes commitment, confidence, and clarity. It doesn’t ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-go-from-a-%e2%80%9cgood%e2%80%9d-to-%e2%80%9cgreat%e2%80%9d-leader/</link>
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		<title>Always Leave Your Audience Wanting More</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Nancy Daniels
There is nothing worse than sitting in the audience, checking your watch as you wait for the speaker to close, knowing your presenter still has 8 more main points to cover and you ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/always-leave-your-audience-wanting-more/</link>
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		<title>Anything But Ordinary &#8211; Richard Hatch: Commitment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
This is a very short clip from the new film Anything But Ordinary. In this clip, actor Richard Hatch discusses the commitment he made to get his Battlestar Galactica project off the ground.
It&#8217;s ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/anything-but-ordinary-richard-hatch-commitment/</link>
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		<title>Negotiation Technique: Acceptance Time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Chester Karrass
Here&#8217;s one of several valuable negotiating tips that Dr. Karrass offers which will better prepare you for negotiating.
The idea of acceptance time is so simple that it is often overlooked in negotiations. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/acceptance-time/</link>
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		<title>Five Ways to Improve Your Body Language</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by projectmanuk
Body language can add or detract from your communication. Know which to use to your advantage and which to avoid.
Your body language is an integral part of your interpersonal skills. Understanding and controlling how ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/five-ways-to-improve-your-body-language/</link>
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		<title>Improve Workplace Communication</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improve-workplace-communication/</link>
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		<title>Negotiating &#8211; The Role of Role Playing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Charles H. Newman
Never underestimate the power of role playing &#8211; even with negotiations in the workplace. Preparing through role playing contributes greatly to your effective negotiating skills. 
Role playing in preparation for a negotiation ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiating-the-role-of-role-playing/</link>
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		<title>Just Because You&#8217;re Talking . . . Doesn&#8217;t Mean I&#8217;m Listening</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Robert Portnoy
Active listening isn&#8217;t just the responsibility of the listener &#8211; it&#8217;s also the responsibility of the speaker to give the listener something to listen to.
I may look like I&#8217;m listening to you, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/just-because-youre-talking-doesnt-mean-im-listening/</link>
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		<title>Public Speaking Tips: Alain de Botton</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Alain de Botton, A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success
Alain de Botton is a very different public speaker than Anthony Robbins. (See last week&#8217;s post about Anthony Robbins and public speaking.)
Public speaking presentations don&#8217;t ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/public-speaking-tips-alain-de-botton/</link>
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		<title>Seven Keys To Becoming More Likeable</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/seven-keys-to-becoming-more-likeable/</link>
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		<title>How to Prepare to Negotiate or Influence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Linda Swindling
Persuading others isn’t necessarily difficult but it does take effort and thought. Preparing to influence others and understanding the limits and strategies of others takes time. Every negotiation should start by asking yourself ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-prepare-to-negotiate-or-influence/</link>
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		<title>Different Solutions to One Issue</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
We&#8217;re always going to run into individuals who take a different approach to an issue than we would. It&#8217;s natural, however, to want to go with our own solution because it&#8217;s the one ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/different-solutions-to-one-issue/</link>
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		<title>Public Speaking: Introducing a Speaker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Greg Smith
Crafting an introduction speech should prepare the audience for what they&#8217;re about to hear, provide some context and &#8220;warm them up.&#8221; By doing this, you introduce the speaker in such a way that ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/introducing-a-speaker/</link>
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		<title>The Ten Biggest Mistakes of Business Networking &#8211; Part 2 of 2</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-2-of-2/</link>
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		<title>Public Speaking Tips: Anthony Robbins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Here&#8217;s a clip of Anthony Robbins on stage.
I&#8217;ve posted this as an example of an excellent public speaker. It&#8217;s one thing to read tips on public speaking and it&#8217;s another thing to see ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/public-speaking-tips-anthony-robbins/</link>
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		<title>Using Negotiation Skills to Reach a Compromise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Wayne Hemrick
What are the skills needed to be a good manager? Effective negotiating skills, certainly. Knowing how to handle negotiations in the workplace is essential to any manager. 
In the world of business, negotiations ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/using-negotiation-skills-to-reach-a-compromise/</link>
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		<title>Public Speaking: Make It Move to Make It Memorable</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Nancy Daniels
Body language in communication is a very important part of the message. Be sure to use it well in public speaking and to your advantage to capture the listeners&#8217; attention.
While I cannot take ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/public-speaking-make-it-move-to-make-it-memorable/</link>
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		<title>Techniques for Effective Communication at Work</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-workplace-communication/</link>
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		<title>The Ten Biggest Mistakes of Business Networking &#8211; Part 1 of 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 business ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-1-of-2/</link>
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		<title>Negotiating Your Viewpoint</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Chester Karrass
Negotiations in the workplace are common and having effective negotiating skills take time to aquire. Here are some successful negotiating tips:
An exchange of viewpoints can be a very tough negotiation. Ideas are ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiating-your-viewpoint/</link>
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		<title>Create Presentations That Sizzle! Four Tips to Help You Bring Your Audience to Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Angela DeFinis
Dramatic presentation skills require work and practice including effective body language and perceiving &#8220;your audiences as allies or friends rather than a hostile mob.&#8221; Take some advice from Angela DeFinis&#8217; article below and ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/create-presentations-that-sizzle-5-tips-to-help-you-bring-your-audience-to-life/</link>
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		<title>Tips on Meeting Facilitation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
When you&#8217;re leading a meeting, it&#8217;s up to you to ensure the conversation stays on track, the time allotment for discussion is followed, and that everyone gets a voice. Here are a few ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-on-meeting-facilitation/</link>
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		<title>Brevity in Business</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Randy Siegel
Improving communication at work requires preparation and thought. Effective communication skills will benefit you in many different situations at work and at home. This article outlines the importance of brevity, one of the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-communciationbrevity-in-business/</link>
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		<title>How Do You Respond to a &#8220;Take It or Leave It&#8221; Demand?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Chester Karrass
Here are some more negotiation steps to assist you when you&#8217;re involved in negotiations in the workplace.
What do you do when the other party gives you a firm but polite “take-it-or-leave-it”? There ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiating-techniques-how-do-you-respond-to-a-take-it-or-leave-it-demand/</link>
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		<title>Management: Five Tips for Winning Over Others</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Duncan Brodie
Improving management skills is an ongoing process for many managers. Skills that include influencing colleagues are useful in a variety of situations and environments. Here are five techniques in influencing people:
Good managers know ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/management-five-tips-for-winning-over-others/</link>
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		<title>Your Audience Loves You. If Not, At Least They&#8217;re On Your Side</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Jeannette Kavanagh
Dr. Kavanagh offers a couple good free tips on public speaking in the article below. Public speaking involves numerous elements that go beyond the actual writing of the speech &#8211; understanding your audience ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-public-speaking-your-audience-loves-you/</link>
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		<title>How to Effectively Demotivate Staff</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
There&#8217;s a lot of information online on how to motivate staff and get work done effectively and efficiently. However, there&#8217;s little information on demotivators at work. Give these demotivators in the workplace a ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-effectively-demotivate-staff/</link>
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		<title>How to Plan Your Negotiations More Effectively</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Frank Atkinson
This article outlines some great negotiation steps for effective negotiating skills. Be clear on your purpose by following some of these successful negotiating tips.
In any kind of negotiation the planning stage is probably ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiation-techniques-how-to-plan-your-negotiations-more-effectively/</link>
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		<title>Techniques for Effective Communication: Five Easy Steps to Powerful Communication</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Cookie Tuminello
Improving communication at work requires thought and preparation. This is especially important if you&#8217;re presenting an idea to a difficult boss and you need to brush up on your explanation skills. Improve your ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication-five-easy-steps-to-powerful-communication/</link>
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		<title>Unconstructive Complaints and Constructive Comments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Nobody likes a complainer. 
Complaints aren&#8217;t just negative comments. They&#8217;re unhelpful opinions and judgements that serve no constructive purpose because they focused on weaknesses, faults, and flaws. They provide no direction to finding ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/unconstructive-complaints-and-constructive-comments/</link>
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		<title>Even Professional Public Speakers Make Mistakes &#8211; Here Are The Top 10</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Heather Hansen
Want some good free tips on public speaking? Here are ten that are not often thought of but are very important to build your skills for public speaking.
Have you ever been really excited ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-public-speaking-even-professional-public-speakers-make-mistakes-here-are-the-top-10/</link>
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		<title>Effective Negotiating Skills: Negotiating Space</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Chester L. Karrass
Today&#8217;s post highlights an element of effective negotiating skills. Complement this with good interpersonal skills and you&#8217;re well on your way to good negotiations in the workplace.
Today you will probably negotiate ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiating-space/</link>
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		<title>Avoiding Conflicts at Work: How to Share Office Workspace</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/avoiding-conflicts-at-work-how-to-share-office-workspace/</link>
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		<title>How to Convince People to Accept Your Ideas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Richard Stone
Influencing colleagues is essential when you&#8217;re trying to get them to buy-in to your initiatives. To have better and more effective communication in the workplace, avoid pushing your ideas onto others and, instead, ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication-how-to-convince-people-to-accept-your-ideas/</link>
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		<title>One Annoying Act You Should Avoid Committing In Your Presentation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Kelvin Lee 
Dynamic presentation skills can be learned by knowing what to do &#8211; and what not to do. The article below discusses one big thing you shouldn&#8217;t do.
It is hard to forget the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/public-speaking-presentations-one-annoying-act/</link>
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		<title>Improving Communication Skills: Ask for What You Need</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Just ask. It&#8217;s as simple as that. 
The problem is that we make it difficult to ask for a variety of reasons. Some are that we don&#8217;t want to:
&#160;

be an inconvenience
impose
admit we need ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-communication-skills-ask-for-what-you-need/</link>
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		<title>Sharpening Your Negotiating Skills: Seven Keys to Become a Powerful Negotiator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Steve Reynolds
This article on effective negotiating skills has lots of good information that you can use for your negotiations in the workplace. Improving mangagement skills requires that you learn to negotiate well so that ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/sharpening-your-negotiating-skills-seven-keys-to-become-a-powerful-negotiator/</link>
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		<title>Communication Breakdown with Non-Native Speakers: Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts for Co-Workers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Lisa Scott 
When you&#8217;re improving personal communication or ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-communication-skills-communication-breakdown-with-nonnative-speaker/</link>
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		<title>Conflict and Interpersonal Communication: Repairing a Relationship Once It Has &#8220;Gone Wrong&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Are you in a relationship that &#8220;went wrong&#8221;? You&#8217;ve had a argument or a misunderstanding and, even though you&#8217;re still talking with one another, the relationship is tense and awkward.
It doesn&#8217;t matter if ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/interpersonal-skills-repairing-a-relationship-once-it-has-gone-wrong/</link>
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		<title>The Um’s Have It</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Joan Curtis
Need some public speaking help? Read on for some good tips on public speaking that will make you a better communicator and more enjoyable to listen to.
I recently noted an entire book on ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-public-speaking-the-ums-have-it/</link>
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		<title>How To Be Assertive: Here&#8217;s The Formula</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Larry Barkan
This article provides you with some really effective communications tips on how to be assertive at work. Whether you&#8217;re wanting to know how to deal with difficult people at work, improving personal communication ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiating-technique-show-to-be-assertive-heres-the-formula/</link>
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		<title>Effective Communication in the Workplace: Support and Persuade</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Whether at work or at home, we all encounter times when we need to persuade someone for something. We could be looking to our boss to support our proposal, to our colleagues to ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication-support-and-persuade/</link>
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		<title>Seven Common Mistakes in Leading Teams</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Duncan Brodie
Improving management skills require working on your team communication skills because these are key to ensuring the success of the group. Learn how to effectively lead a group using the points Duncan Brodie ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication7-common-mistakes-in-leading-teams/</link>
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		<title>Nine Secrets to Better Speaking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Arvee Robinson
Here are some great free tips for public speaking. Whether you&#8217;re delivering inspiring speeches or humorous speeches, once you&#8217;ve read through Arvee Robinson&#8217;s article, I&#8217;m sure it&#8217;ll help you to improve your skills ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-public-speaking-nine-secrets-to-better-speaking/</link>
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		<title>Telling Someone Something That&#8217;s Uncomfortable to Say</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever had to tell someone something that made you uncomfortable? Something like the skirts your colleague wears are too short and she looks really unprofessional or that her breath is bad? ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/interpersonal-communication-skill-telling-someone-something-uncomfortable/</link>
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		<title>Workplace Gossip &#8211; What to Do About It</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
On one hand, we know that gossip and gossiping isn&#8217;t OK. On the other, we often like to hear the &#8220;dirt&#8221; on someone. Not only that, but it&#8217;s hard to cut off gossip ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/office-gossip-what-to-do-about-it/</link>
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		<title>Attitude is Everything</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/building-social-skills-attitude-is-everything/</link>
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		<title>How Not to Offend Staff</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Richard Stone
If you&#8217;re a manager, effective communication in the workplace is essential when aiming to achieve the department&#8217;s objectives and goals. This article will help you ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication-how-not-to-offend-staff/</link>
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		<title>Social Skills: How to Stand Out from the Crowd</title>
		<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>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-how-to-stand-out-in-a-crowd/</link>
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		<title>Stop The Show With Your Pitch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Cindy Yantis
In this short article by Cindy Yantis, she shares some tips on public speaking by outlining what actors do when they deliver their role. Her recommendation to then rehearse (and rehearse, and rehearse!) ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/public-speaking-presentations-stop-the-show-with-your-pitch/</link>
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