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		<title>Business Leaders &#8211; Here&#8217;s a Simple Communication Strategy to Improve Employee Performance</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/business-leaders-heres-a-simple-communication-strategy-to-improve-employee-performance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/business-leaders-heres-a-simple-communication-strategy-to-improve-employee-performance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Skip Weisman
In a recent leadership workshop participants were asked to share all the things their peers, subordinates and bosses do that drive them crazy and make their jobs more difficult. Two full flip-chart pages ...]]></description>
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		<title>Improving Team Performance and Morale &#8211; 4 Tips on Dealing With Lazy Team Members and Shirkers</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-team-performance-and-morale-4-tips-on-dealing-with-lazy-team-members-and-shirkers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-team-performance-and-morale-4-tips-on-dealing-with-lazy-team-members-and-shirkers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 08:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivating Staff and Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Successful Team Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teamwork articles,]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Buchan
A Definition 
If you type in &#8220;responsibility&#8221; into your word-processor&#8217;s thesaurus, what do you get for the first synonym associated with responsibility? In mine it is &#8220;blame&#8221;. This was a bit worrying for ...]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding the Types of People You Work With</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/understanding-the-types-of-people-you-work-with/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/understanding-the-types-of-people-you-work-with/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 08:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Leading Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivating Staff and Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Successful Team Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[team building,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teamwork articles,]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Nishant Bhaskar
The first step to unlocking a door is to locate the key hole. Quite obvious! Well then, the first step to deciphering the art of effectively dealing with people at work is to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Can A Manager Be Too Nice?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/can-a-manager-be-too-nice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/can-a-manager-be-too-nice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivating Staff and Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3172</guid>
		<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>
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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>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting along with others,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good social skills / people skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skills necessary for effective management,]]></category>

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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>How to Maintain and Retain a Happy and Motivated Team</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-maintain-and-retain-a-happy-and-motivated-team/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-maintain-and-retain-a-happy-and-motivated-team/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivating Staff and Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[demotivators at work,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
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		<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>
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		<title>Acknowledgement: A Leadership Tool That’s Easy to Learn and Hard to Beat</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/acknowledgement-a-leadership-tool-that%e2%80%99s-easy-to-learn-and-hard-to-beat/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/acknowledgement-a-leadership-tool-that%e2%80%99s-easy-to-learn-and-hard-to-beat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=2791</guid>
		<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>
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		<title>Leadership Quotes: Mary Kay Ash</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/famous-quotes-leadership-mary-kay-ash/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/famous-quotes-leadership-mary-kay-ash/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leading Teams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership quotes,]]></category>
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		<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>
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		<title>Dale Mercer&#8217;s Step Up and Speak!</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/dale-mercers-step-up-and-speak/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/dale-mercers-step-up-and-speak/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills Products]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Public Speaking Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Speaking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free tips on public speaking,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speaking skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=3020</guid>
		<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>
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		<title>Dealing with Conflict: How Struggles Can Make You — and Your Relationships — Stronger</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/dealing-with-conflict-how-struggles-can-make-you-and-your-relationships-stronger/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/dealing-with-conflict-how-struggles-can-make-you-and-your-relationships-stronger/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advanced skills management,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles on conflict resolution,]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1902</guid>
		<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>
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		<title>Negotiating &#8211; The Role of Role Playing</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiating-the-role-of-role-playing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/negotiating-the-role-of-role-playing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preparing and Planning to Negotiate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective negotiating skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1917</guid>
		<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>
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		<title>How to Effectively Demotivate Staff</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-effectively-demotivate-staff/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-effectively-demotivate-staff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Motivating Staff and Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[demotivators at work,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interpersonal communication articles,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[what not to do]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1519</guid>
		<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>
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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 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>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>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-communication-take-an-inventory-of-your-communication-habits/#comments</comments>
		<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>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective communication skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1350</guid>
		<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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		<title>Six Tips on Dealing With Conflict at Work</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace-six-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace-six-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles on conflict resolution,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workplace conflict resolution,]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Adam Young
Every organization has a staff with a diverse set of personalities, backgrounds and experiences. Conflict is inevitable in organizational settings when people who are extremely different work together on a daily basis. Whether ...]]></description>
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