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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

Effective Communication that Get Results

Effective Communication Strategies that Get Results Of all the things people struggle with in business and in life, communication skills top the list. Communication breakdowns are the root cause of business disputes, marital problems, and even familial challenges. The key to overcoming communication challenges is to learn the principles of Communicating with Impact. 1. Use “I-Statements” rather than “You-Statements.”rnThroughout school and life we’re taught to speak

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training
Communication Skills and Training
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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

Communicate with Impact! 4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems

Communicate with Impact!rn4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems rnThe root of most workplace challenges is no mystery … 90 percent of company problems boil down to lack of communication. rnMany people want to be honest, yet they're afraid of the risks – they don’t want to anger anyone. However, by following these guidelines, you can improve communication without damaging morale.rn1. Eliminate Ambiguity rnWhen people understand every word of every conversation, expectations

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training
Communication Skills and Training
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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

A Simple Process to Remove Communication Barriers

A Simple Process to Remove Communication Barriers When communicating with your co-workers, do you sometimes feel like you’re each speaking in a different language? Do you often wonder why people don’t seem to “get” what you’re saying, or why they always do the opposite of what you say? Are you tired of the bickering and infighting that stalls progress? If so, you’re not alone. Communication at work can be tricky, but when you properly assess the situation, you can

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training
Communication Skills and Training
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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

5 Tips to Gain Control of Your Life

5 Tips to Gain Control of Your Life Despite all your attempts to achieve work/life balance, do you still feel out of balance? Is work overtaking your life? Or, are family issues keeping you from being productive on the job? No matter where you fall on the balance scale, there are things you can do to make everything work together. This article covers 5 tips that you can use to gain more control in your life.rn rn1. Change the way you are doing things when life is not fair. rn

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence
Self-Esteem and Self Confidence
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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

5 Questions to Encourage Team Spirit

5 Questions to Encourage Team Spirit For any company to succeed, the people within the organization need to work together effectively. Without teamwork, details slip through the cracks, customers feel neglected, and the company’s profits quickly dry up. rn But before you do yet another team building exercise, you need to assess where your people are now, as well as how your company’s culture is letting a lack of teamwork prevail. Use the following five questions to gauge

Primary topic: Team Building
Team Building
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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

5 Keys to Maintain Your Work / Life Balance

5 Keys to Maintain Your Work/Life Balance Everyone wants to experience work/life balance. But between longer work weeks and increased demands at home, it often feels near-impossible to give ample time to all aspects of life. And when you feel out of balance, stress is the inevitable response. rn To help keep your life in balance, following are 5 keys to keep in mind. 1. Believe in yourself.rnUnfortunately, most people will do what they can to tear your dreams apart. Often, th

Primary topic: Personal Development
Personal Development
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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

8 New Workplace Realities

8 New Workplace Realities Today’s workplace is drastically different from a mere 10 years ago. Whereas workers of the past could depend on steady marketplace growth, predictable career advancement, and consistent earnings, the current reality is far from that. rnThe only constant today is change. Pair that with a healthy dose of uncertainty, and it’s no wonder so many people who have been in the job market for more than a decade often struggle with the adapting to the cur

Primary topic: Personal Development
Personal Development
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By Joyce WeissMay 9, 20111 topic

4 Interpersonal Skills to Succeed in Today's Marketplace

4 Interpersonal Skills to Succeed in Today’s Marketplace Even if you work for yourself, you have to work with others eventually. No person is an island, and interpersonal skills are crucial for anyone’s success. rn Unfortunately, few business schools teach interpersonal skills. Most people learn how to relate to others in the business world by trial and error. While that approach can eventually work, too many errors can ruin your reputation and halt your company’s produ

Primary topic: Achievement
Achievement
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By Joyce WeissFeb 11, 20111 topic

A Secret to Cope with Stress…How to Add 26 Days to Your Year

“If only I had more hours in the day.” How many times have you uttered those words? If you’re like most people, you either think it or say it daily. The good news is that we all have more time accessible to us. The bad news is that we often let others steal it from us. rnConsider this: International Communications Research in New York surveyed over 1,000 people on how many minutes per day they are interrupted with things they don’t want to do. Over 42 percent of those

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching
Business Coach and Business Coaching
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By Joyce WeissFeb 11, 20111 topic

5 Steps to Resolve Interpersonal and Conflict Issues

In any company or group situation, interpersonal conflicts are bound to happen. When two or more people with varying personalities work together, communication differences, work style preferences, and conflicting opinions are inevitable. The key is to be able to overcome any differences so everyone stays productive and the organization excels. Whenever interpersonal conflict arises in your day-to-day dealings with others, put these 5 steps to conflict resolution to work. They

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching
Business Coach and Business Coaching
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By Joyce WeissJan 22, 20091 topic

How to Get More Business in Today’s Economy without Increasing Your Marketing Budget

In today’s current economy, wouldn’t it be nice to find a way to get more business without spending additional marketing dollars? The good news is that you can…and all the resources are already in your rolodex. The secret? Look at the people who are your advocates and take steps to maximize those relationships. nnSo who are these mysterious “advocates”? Quite simply, they are your present and past clients, vendors, colleagues, and friendly compet

Primary topic: Marketing Strategy
Marketing Strategy
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By Joyce WeissJan 22, 20091 topic

How to Network Your Way to Bigger Profits

Can networking really lead to more business? Yes! Unfortunately, many business owners and salespeople have been to events and done a poor job of networking, leading them to believe that networking is a waste of both time and money. However, when done correctly, networking can bring you in a wealth of business for a minimum time investment. nn What are the biggest mistakes people make when networking? Either they are too shy and spend the entire time sitting in the corner doin

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training
Communication Skills and Training
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By Joyce WeissJan 22, 20091 topic

5 Tips to Encourage Work-Life Balance at Your Company

When you have a supportive work atmosphere, you get people who have a better work/life balance – and as a result, are more productive. nnBut what can you do? Try these 5 tips:nn1. Survey people to learn their needs.nnForm a work-life committee to gather information on which flexibility needs your coworkers want and report the findings. Whether they’re dealing with childcare or continuing education, you can help give management a better grasp on what you all need. nn2. Tak

Primary topic: Career Development
Career Development
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By Joyce WeissJan 22, 20091 topic

How Can We Get Empowered?

Do these questions sound familiar?nn. How can I encourage people to make decisions when management is absent?n. How can I encourage calculated risks so our company stays current? n. How can we act as a team, instead of individuals striving for separate goals? nnThe answer is in one word...EMPOWERMENT. Empowerment gives confidence, strength, and trust in your own authority. Successful businesses especially know the impact of an empowered team. n nLearn the 5 P’s of empowerme

Primary topic: Career Coach and Career Coaching
Career Coach and Career Coaching
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By Joyce WeissJan 22, 20091 topic

Work-Life Balance: Help Your Employees Juggle It All

After working for the same software company for several years, a young professional moved 90 minutes away from the organization. nnInstead of resigning or dealing with a grueling commute, she proposed that she could come into the office just one day a week, and work the rest of the time from home. The company leadership agreed. nnThe young woman found a mutually agreeable solution that allowed her to achieve work-life balance. Unfortunately, many employees in the same situati

Primary topic: Management Skills
Management Skills
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By Joyce WeissJan 21, 20092 topics

6 Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance

The demands on your time seem to never ease up. We’re all struggling to make time for ourselves, maintain friendships, and keep the spark in our love lives. nnHow can you determine what you need to be happier and more productive? Start with these 6 tips to achieve better balance in your life:nnTip One: Search out a flexible employer.nnJob flexibility is the number one desired corporate benefit. If your company gives new meaning to the word rigid, you may need to look elsewh

Primary topic: Time Management
Time ManagementPersonal Development
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By Joyce WeissJan 21, 20091 topic

Ending the Revolving Door Syndrome

Does this sound familiar? nn• “Our good employees are leaving the company as quickly as we train them.”n• “We’re stressed out from being understaffed.”n• “We’re losing too many people.”nnWhat can companies do to keep good people? Let’s get started with these 5 ideas:nn1. Make people feel includednnDo you hear your coworkers saying, “Our leaders are always in meetings and inaccessible. They don’t include us in decisions that affect us and our custom

Primary topic: Employee Motivation
Employee Motivation
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By Joyce WeissJan 21, 20091 topic

Ten Teambuilding Tips

Will teamwork bring in more clients and keep the ones you've got? Yes! nnPeople who work together may develop the dreaded "Who cares?" disease. Highly infectious, it slowly erodes all the good efforts that a few excellent workers produce.nnHowever, it’s reversible if you take immediate action. Start with these 10 tips:n n 1. FIND OR CREATE A TEAM LEADERnGreat teams don't just happen. They are carefully and purposefully built by a team leader. Get someone to take charge - wh

Primary topic: Team Building
Team Building
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By Joyce WeissJan 21, 20091 topic

Be Direct with Respect®: 4 Ways to Solve Workplace Problems

The root of most workplace challenges is no mystery … 90 percent of company problems boil down to lack of communication. nnMany people want to be honest, yet they're afraid of the risks – they don’t want to anger anyone. However, by following these guidelines, you can improve communication without damaging morale.nn1. Eliminate Ambiguity nWhen people understand every word of every conversation, expectations are clear and the work gets done. nnYou’ll never hear, "No on

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training
Communication Skills and Training
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By Joyce WeissJan 21, 20091 topic

Is Your Enthusiasm for Work Flickering Out? Reignite the Flame!

Are your coworkers under so much pressure they’re erupting like volcanoes? Do you see the people around you turning into pessimists? Are they waiting for the overwhelming situations to just go away? nnBurnout is a general erosion of the spirit. It occurs when its victims have been worn out physically and emotionally as a result of long term stress … However, burnout is also a time for deep reflection to make major changes. nn10 TIPS TO KEEP THE FLAME BURNINGn nIt took us

Primary topic: Motivation
Motivation
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By Joyce WeissJan 9, 20091 topic

Take the Ride of Your Life! Live the Life You Deserve

If eighty-hour workweeks and impending layoffs are leaving you apprehensive about your career decision, you’re not alone. These days, countless professionals are yearning for more fulfilling careers.n nUnfortunately, many business people are going through their day-to-day work activities and feeling as if they’re pedaling a bicycle uphill in the wrong gear. nnThey secretly yearn for the feelings of freedom and self-reliance they used to have when they were children pedali

Primary topic: Motivation
Motivation
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By Joyce WeissJan 9, 20091 topic

How to Take Control of Difficult Conversations

Communication woes plague professionals across the board: Supervisors reprimand you in front of others. Coworkers tactlessly reject your ideas. Clients lash out at people to get what they want.n nRather than pushing back, getting even, or seething in silence, you can gain control of the situation and diplomatically deal with unkind people and behavior. The solution is called Verbal Aikido, and it’s a communications technique that won’t get you fired. nnAikido is a Japanes

Primary topic: Management Skills
Management Skills
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