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  Minimising Conflict With Effective Communication
May 20, 2010
effective communication - self improvementConflict is an expressed struggle between at least two parties, both of whom perceive interference from the other towards achieving their goals. A conflict can only exist when both parties are aware of a disagreement.
  Becoming a Person of Integrity
Apr 30, 2010
integrity - self improvementIntegrity is a value, like persistence, courage and industriousness. Even more than that, it is the value that guarantees all the other values. You are a good person to the degree to which you live your life consistent with the highest values that you espouse.
  Making Strong Connections
Apr 29, 2010
strong connectionsIn his book Frames of Mind, Dr. Howard Gardner made the revolutionary statement that individuals possess several forms of intelligence. He concluded that we are all intelligent in a variety of different ways, and even if we didn’t receive great grades in school, we can still be extremely intelligent in other areas........
  Sharpening Your Conversation Skills
Apr 26, 2010
Conversation Skills - Self Improvement AssociationThere are three aims and purposes of conversation. The first is the plain enjoyment and pleasure of self-expression and interaction with other people. One of the most enjoyable things we ever do is to spend time with people we like and whose company we find stimulating.
  Intuitive Power
Nov 2, 2009

Intuitive Power by Nancy Rosanoff

What do software designers, credit managers, entrepreneurs, accountants, salespeople and medical personnel have in common? They use their intuition to make better decisions, solve problems, and prevent disasters. Intuition plays an invaluable role in their lives....
  16 Techniques For Defusing Any Verbal Attack
Jul 30, 2009

16 ways to handle a verbal attackThink of yourself as a verbal martial artist when dealing with a hostile or an argumentative person. In a physical combat situation, it’s the advantage of the other side to get you to play their game—on THEIR home turf. For example, a boxer....
  Getting Rid of Trash Talk
Jul 20, 2009
Getting rid of trash talk
Why is it that we tell ourselves things which we would never tolerate from anyone else? Self-evaluation and constructive criticism are essential tools for fostering our own growth. But criticism can be a double-edged sword.
  Authenticity- A Fast Way to Connect
Jul 10, 2009
authenticity - self improvement“I heard you did a great job connecting with the audience and got all choked up with your acceptance speech for the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame,” said my friend Victoria.
  Five Reasons To Be Grateful For Difficult People In Your Life
Jun 24, 2009
Five Reasons To Be Grateful For Difficult People In Your Life Much has been said about the positive effects of being grateful. Learning to be thankful for the people who have enriched our lives, it’s often said, empowers us to live joyfully and pursue our goals. For a long time, I agreed with this idea generally speaking, but I had trouble finding something to appreciate about some “difficult” people I’ve dealt with...
  Always Apologize, Always Explain
Jun 19, 2009
always apologize and explain self improvement associationI was a mere child when the classic tear gusher Love Story hit theaters in 1970, but I wept along with the adult audience as the dying Ali MacGraw told the darling Ryan O’Neal, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Two years later, I saw another....
  Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Jun 19, 2009
Should you stay or should you go self improvement association relationships
If you are wondering when the line has been crossed and when it is time to set your boundaries and gracefully leave a relationship, you will have to rely on your judgment, your heart, your emotions and support from those who don’t have an agenda for you....
  The Seven Second Advantage
Jun 19, 2009
7 second advantage carol kinsy goman self improvement association expert
You’re at a business conference and you turn to the stranger standing next to you. He turns to face you and in that instant your brain begins to make a thousand computations. Is he someone to approach or to avoid? Should you flee or be friendly? Will he harm you or help you?
  How to Deal With a Difficult Roommate
Jun 7, 2009
how to deal with a difficult roommateAs a former Police Officer, I can’t even remember how many household domestic issues I’ve dealt with concerning housemates and roommates and I know that it’s a sticky issue to deal with. A friend of mine came to me for some advice...
  How to Use Praise Effectively to Motivate Others
Jun 6, 2009
Give praise for self improvementAll of us like to receive a pat on the back every once in a while for our efforts because it feels good and it lets us know that our efforts are being appreciated. In many places, however, the trend is to find fault and lay blame
  What Does Your Hygiene Tell Others?
Jun 6, 2009
What Does Your Hygiene Tell Others?
Our appearance is the first form of communication that we send to people that we meet.  Within the first five seconds, each person who notices you will have already made some general assumptions about your personality based upon how you look.
 
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