Aug
31

Successful People Oriented Management and Human Realations

Some “must have” personal attributes for successful people oriented management and human relations. COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUAL A) Readily acknowledges the achievements of others and accepts reasonable limitations and if disciplining of a staff is necessary does it in private. B) Takes a sympathetic approach to the difficulties of others and avoids trying to capitalize on their… Continue reading »

Aug
28

Twitter Toolbar by rictownsend and EagleTweeter

New toolbar for serious tweeters developed by rictownsend of EagleTweeter. PREVIEW EagleTweeter TOOLBAR OR Keep all your twitter links and resources in one place and have another tweeter to help with your quest for Twitter fame.. if something is worth doing it worth doing well”! Become a super Twitter #EagleTweeter Conduit Open compatible

Aug
26

Communication Listening Summarizing Understand First

Communication success is about listening, which to be more effective means summarizing and understand first Listening is THE most important communication skill there is, demonstrating that you are listening is the second. How to listen and why is summarizing so important! Through summarizing (and prompting with questions) you can ensure you understand the person you… Continue reading »

Aug
24

Communication Ego States Parent Child Adult

The ego states Parent Child Adult can effect our ability to comunicate here is a good short video on the subject. The art of effective communication So passive aggressive or open aggressive just doesn’t cut it for effective communication. Ric (orglearn) While you’re here take a look at the free blank resume form! * Link… Continue reading »

Aug
21

Communication and Social Media

Communication tools and the role of social media. If you are in business, or work for one and you need to communicate (and we all do) best watch the video. It won’t take you long however if you still think social media is a bit of a fad you may be in for a major… Continue reading »

Aug
19

Communication Effective Listening During the Exchange

Listening effectively during the “conversation” To ensure a smooth interchange the communication must be approached with a demonstrated attitude of “good faith”, mutual confidence, welcoming of ideas, a friendly demeanor and a strong focus on the sender. Real communication is two-way affair and it is obvious that people won’t listen to you if you don’t… Continue reading »

Aug
18

Communication Effective Listening Preparation

Preparing to listen effectively The first priority is to give your full attention to the sender and resist distractions. This has become more difficult since the use of mobile devices has become more prevalent. If you are truly going to listen you need to turn off your mobile or Blackberry as even if you don’t… Continue reading »

Aug
12

OUR ABILIY TO COMMUNICATE NEGATIVE FACTORS PART 2

To continue on with our ability to communicate here are some specific RECEIVERS barriers HEARING WHAT YOU WANT OR EXPECT TO HEAR – a conflict between the intent of the sender and the interpretation of the receiver. The forces within the sender play an important part in this breakdown, if we are expecting to hear… Continue reading »

Aug
11

FACTORS NEGATIVELY IMPACTING OUR ABILIY TO COMMUNICATE PART 1

Factors affecting how we communicate with others as “SENDERS” and “RECEIVERS” (the judgments we often make usually unconsciously) and some potentially damaging self talk.. Individual differences – “he’s very young, must be a bit stupid and inexperienced better explain this slowly two or three times” Cultural differences – “she’s an accountant bean counter, this will… Continue reading »

Aug
07

TED Talk About the Realities of Success a Great Video

So what are the realities of success and how much control do you have in achieving it… Great video! The snobbery of the business card! No losers, just maybe tragic figures! Are self help books worth the money? Meritocracy, is it a viable and equitable concept?

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