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		<title>Taking Credit for Your Work and Accomplishments</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/taking-credit-for-your-work-and-accomplishments/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Most Recent Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Confidence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Today's Feature Article]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us associate taking credit for our work as showing off or boasting. We&#8217;re concerned that we may seem arrogant, conceited or self-important. Granted, we may be perceived that way if we are, in ...]]></description>
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		<title>Communicate Meaning, Not Just Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Most Recent Articles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the challenges when communicating effectively is how to translate data into meaningful information. All too often, we assume that the receivers of our data understand what it is that we want them to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Four Quick Communication Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Most Recent Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Today's Feature Article]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are four communication tips that maintain good relationships and avoid miscommunciation. 
Say what you want, not what you don&#8217;t
Instead of saying that you don&#8217;t want the meeting to go overtime, say you have to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Tips for Improving Your Communication</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/seven-tips-for-improving-your-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/seven-tips-for-improving-your-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Most Recent Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Today's Feature Article]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips for Communication]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Actions speak louder than words.
When you&#8217;re speaking with someone, be aware of your body language so you don&#8217;t detract from what you&#8217;re saying. Here are some suggestions of what not to do:
1. Don&#8217;t tell someone ...]]></description>
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		<title>Your Choice of Words</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been really clear about something only to find out later that you were misunderstood? 
If so, be aware of the words that you choose when you communicate. Are you using words that ...]]></description>
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		<title>List of Communication Skills</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/list-of-communication-skills/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/list-of-communication-skills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The list of communication skills is a rather long one. Because of that, there is a lot to learn for the manager or leader who really wants to do a good job. We accomplish our ...]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Things Leaders Need to Know About Audience Analysis</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/ten-things-leaders-need-to-know-about-audience-analysis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/ten-things-leaders-need-to-know-about-audience-analysis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Presentation and Public Speaking Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Tips on Public Speaking]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Rick Hubbard
The right diagnosis is imperative to success in the medical field. Without it, patients suffer and perhaps succumb. Diagnosing the state of health of a patient is a systematic process which helps the ...]]></description>
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		<title>Theory Based Communication for Leaders – Failure to Communicate</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/theory-based-communication-for-leaders-failure-to-communicate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/theory-based-communication-for-leaders-failure-to-communicate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Distinguish Management from Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improve Communication Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Rick Hubbard
&#8220;What we have here is a failure to communicate.&#8221; ~ from the movie Cool Hand Luke. 
You are the leader the next door and you have to give a speech, make a presentation, ...]]></description>
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		<title>What Communication Style do You Have?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/what-communication-style-do-you-have/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/what-communication-style-do-you-have/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Making Conversation and Small Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Negotiating Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Barbara Beccari
Your &#8220;way of being&#8221; or who you are impacts on every aspect of your work including your communication style.
By becoming more aware of your personality&#8217;s speaking style (and those of others with whom ...]]></description>
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		<title>Crisis Communications: When Messaging Sends the Wrong Message</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/crisis-communications-when-messaging-sends-the-wrong-message/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/crisis-communications-when-messaging-sends-the-wrong-message/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Charlie Bravothree
When it comes to media training, marketing, corporate communication, PR and the like, there remains an annoying and unhealthy preoccupation with the idea of &#8220;the message.&#8221; The very idea of crafting a message ...]]></description>
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		<title>How Posture Affects Communication at the Workplace</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-posture-affects-communication-at-the-workplace/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-posture-affects-communication-at-the-workplace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Negotiating Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body Language / Non-Verbal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Talk / How to Talk with People]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Silas Reed
Whenever we talk about communication, it is verbal communication that we mostly consider. But besides oral communication, non-verbal communication is also of great importance for determining your attitude and conveying your feeling in ...]]></description>
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		<title>Leadership and Motivation in the Workplace</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/leadership-and-motivation-in-the-workplace/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/leadership-and-motivation-in-the-workplace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivators and Demotivators at Work]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3174</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Donald N Lombardi
I have some good news, and some bad news. 
The good news is that you can get anyone you want to do what you want. You can get your boss, your spouse, ...]]></description>
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		<title>“Set In Stone” Rules to Make People Listen To Your Speech or Sermon</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/%e2%80%9cset-in-stone%e2%80%9d-rules-to-make-people-listen-to-your-speech-or-sermon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/%e2%80%9cset-in-stone%e2%80%9d-rules-to-make-people-listen-to-your-speech-or-sermon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation and Public Speaking Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Tips on Public Speaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[What Makes a Good Public Speaker]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3200</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kelly Carr
Ministers certainly understand how to get people listen to them &#8211; and that&#8217;s what every ]]></description>
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		<title>Want to Be Wildly Successful? Watch Your Words!</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/want-to-be-wildly-successful-watch-your-words/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/want-to-be-wildly-successful-watch-your-words/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivating Staff and Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Successful Team Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improve Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tips for Communication]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3169</guid>
		<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>
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		<title>Deliver a Powerful Speech Using Visual &amp; Other Aids</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/deliver-a-powerful-speech-using-visual-other-aids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/deliver-a-powerful-speech-using-visual-other-aids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation and Public Speaking Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Presentation Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Using Visual Aids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[What Makes a Good Public Speaker]]></category>

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		<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>
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		<title>Effective Workplace Communication</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Leadership and Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Friendships and Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Importance of Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Communication Articles]]></category>

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		<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>
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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>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Workplace Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improve Communication Skills]]></category>

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		<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>Just Because You&#8217;re Talking . . . Doesn&#8217;t Mean I&#8217;m Listening</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/just-because-youre-talking-doesnt-mean-im-listening/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/just-because-youre-talking-doesnt-mean-im-listening/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Articles on Listening Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improve Communication Skills]]></category>

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		<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>
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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>
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		<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>Techniques for Effective Communication: Five Easy Steps to Powerful Communication</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/effective-workplace-communication-five-easy-steps-to-powerful-communication/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
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		<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>
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		<title>Unconstructive Complaints and Constructive Comments</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/unconstructive-complaints-and-constructive-comments/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Complaints and Criticisms vs. Constructive Comments]]></category>
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		<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>
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		<title>Improving Communication Skills: Ask for What You Need</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-communication-skills-ask-for-what-you-need/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
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		<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>
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		<title>Telling Someone Something That&#8217;s Uncomfortable to Say</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
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		<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>
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		<title>Interpersonal Communication Skill: Know What You Need to Communciate</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/know-what-you-need-to-communciate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/know-what-you-need-to-communciate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Good communication skills come in handy pretty much everywhere. Knowing what you want to say &#8211; not a general idea of what you plan on saying &#8211; and thinking about how to say ...]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Communication: Take an Inventory of Your Communication Habits</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-communication-take-an-inventory-of-your-communication-habits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Ever find yourself saying too much? It&#8217;s like you can&#8217;t help but tell someone in great detail exactly what you mean, how you would do it, or your experience when that project was ...]]></description>
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