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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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Three Steps to Look Like You’re Listening
Three Steps to Look Like You’re Listening

“You’re not listening to me!”
Have you ever have someone say that to you? What’s your usual response?
“Yes I am!”
You may well be listening but the person speaking doesn’t see you listening.
In …

To Get the Action You Need to Succeed, Be Sure Everyone Hears and Understands
To Get the Action You Need to Succeed, Be Sure Everyone Hears and Understands

By Donald Mitchell
According to a story I heard about film director Cecil B. DeMille, he spared no expense to part the Red Sea for his epic production of The Ten Commandments. Actors, engineers, horses, and …

Leadership Skills: How to Be a Successful Communicator
Leadership Skills: How to Be a Successful Communicator

by Jacqueline Moore
As a business leader, one of the most important leadership skills you’ll ever demonstrate is knowing how to communicate. When you think about it, most business leadership consists of communication of one sort …

Effective Communication Skills
Effective Communication Skills

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 …

The Importance of Communication Skills
The Importance of Communication Skills

by Laurie Wilhelm
When considering why is communication important, the bottom line is: if you’re a good communicator, you’ll have better chances of success. You’re able to persuade people, influence others, negotiate effectively and provide valuable …

Formal / Informal Communication Channels
Formal / Informal Communication Channels

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 …

Language Enhancement
Language Enhancement

by alexander serra
This is a very interesting article on NLP. Given the importance of improving management skills, some people believe it’s one of the best techniques for effective communication.
The problem with communication is that when …

Asking the Right Questions
Asking the Right Questions

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 – along with good listening skills.
Curt and Justin …

How To Organize An Impromptu Speech
How To Organize An Impromptu Speech

by Kevin
While this article is about impromptu speaking, these tips can also help you if you’re looking for a technique on how to answer interview questions.
Impromptu speaking is tough.
If you’ve ever watched the contestants …

Techniques for Effective Communication at Work
Techniques for Effective Communication at Work

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, …