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Understanding Others Doesn’t Mean Talking About Ourselves

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

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Making Conversation: Exchange of Ideas
Making Conversation: Exchange of Ideas

One of the main focuses of Express Yourself to Success is making conversation. Exchange ideas, opinions or information with someone you don’t know or someone you don’t know that well and you’ll begin to create …

Good Conversation Starters
Good Conversation Starters

From time to time we’re all stuck for some good conversation starters. Here are some ideas to keep in the back of your mind to help you the next time you want to approach someone …

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

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

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

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

Are You on the Inside or the Outside of Jargon?
Are You on the Inside or the Outside of Jargon?

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 …

Networking is More Than Handing Out Business Cards
Networking is More Than Handing Out Business Cards

by Kathleen O’Brien
Use these nine steps to begin reaping benefit from your network activities.
1. Have a positive attitude
When attending a network function — any function where two or more people meet — keep in mind …

Conversation is Give and Take
Conversation is Give and Take

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’ve known her for years, I’d never had the opportunity to meet …