| 151 | Assertive communication - what is it and why use it? Preview: What IS assertive communication? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Assertive communication is the ability to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in an open, honest and direct way. It recognises our rights whilst still respecting the rights of others. It allows us to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions without judging or ... (more) Published By: Lee Hopkins Submitted: 15 November,2004 |
| 152 | Are You Sabotaging Your Career? Preview: PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required: mail to: brent@actionleadership.com Word count: 1949 Summary: ... (more) Published By: Brent Filson Submitted: 16 November,2004 |
| 153 | A Winning Motto: No APOLOGIES, No EXCUSES, No CONFESSIONS Preview: Presenters say the darndest things… - “I’m sorry but I have a cold today so my voice may sound a little funny.” - “I just found out about this presentation yesterday, so I didn’t have as much time to prepare as I would have liked.” - “I wanted to get copies of our reports, but couldn’t…” - “I meant to bring…” - “Oh, I should have told you ab... (more) Published By: Debbie Bailey Submitted: 17 November,2004 |
| 154 | Creative Presentation Openers That Work Preview: Most presenters begin their presentation in the usual manner… “Hello my name is Fred Flintstone and I am here today to discuss technology in pre-historic times.” While your name can be very interesting (especially to you), it is not a very compelling way to begin a presentation. I hate to be the one to break the news to you, but when you begin t... (more) Published By: Debbie Bailey Submitted: 17 November,2004 |
| 155 | Communication strategy during a time of strategic planning Preview: "Rubbish!" shouted the large, aggressive man in the red-striped shirt (we had to pay attention to him because he owned the company). "The staff don't need to be told anything. When we've sorted out all the details and have the adverts ready to run, then we'll tell them. They don't need to know beforehand, it'll only stop them working" he wen... (more) Published By: Lee Hopkins Submitted: 17 November,2004 |
| 156 | Dialogue: the four dialogic principles for successful communication Preview: "But you don't understand!" exclaimed the manager, "this new initiative is vital for our team. If it doesn't work we could all be out of a job!" "Uh-huh... Really... Explain to me again how this new initiative is so different from previous initiatives that were also going to cost me my job if they didn't work" asked the long-term employee. ... (more) Published By: Lee Hopkins Submitted: 17 November,2004 |
| 157 | Avoid Computer Phone Nightmares aka VoIP Preview: Although computer phones, aka VoIP (voice over internet protocol) offer the most optimal means of communicating when considering quality and cost, free computer phones cause countless problems when unsuspecting victims download their “free” software. 90% of current computer phone providers, whether free or charging you for service, do not have s... (more) Published By: Dee Scrip Submitted: 20 November,2004 |
| 158 | Renovation vs Innovation Preview: Renovation vs Innovation: Confuse These At Your Peril! First, some basic definitions: 1) in-no-va-tion n. the introduction of new things or methods. 2) ren-o-va-tion v.t. to bring back to an earlier condition by extensive repair. Creating a meeting outline for client review? Great. But watch out for words such as: new, novel, unique, different... (more) Published By: John K. Mackenzie Submitted: 23 November,2004 |
| 159 | VoIP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Preview: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated - send to info@globalvalueconnect.com Title: VOIP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Author: Raymond Klesc Email: info@globalvalueconnect.com Copyright 2004 Raymond Klesc Preforma... (more) Published By: Raymond Klesc Submitted: 27 November,2004 |
| 160 | india mobile accessories retailer Preview: Celtoc.com engaged in the Distribution & Sale of Mobile Phone Accessories such as Irda adaptor Small Type,Irda Adaptor Mouse Type,Bluetooth Dongles,Bluetooth Handsfree Headsets,Bird Mobile Phones, Data cables,SIM Card Backup machines,Dual Sim Card Holders,Sim Card Readers,USB Data cables for all mobile phones,Memory Cards of 128mb,256mb,512mb,DKU ... (more) Published By: Jaison Thomas Submitted: 30 November,2004 |
| 161 | Chatting Preview: Chatting is a technology through which two persons sitting at a long distance come what may at the two ends of the world, can talk to each other, either in the form of writing and reading or through speaking and listening (voice chat). Almost everyone knows that there could be anyone (an unknown) on the other end, but still people are engaged i... (more) Published By: Fasih Hasan Submitted: 04 December,2004 |
| 162 | DUMP YOUR SPEECHES FOR LEADERSHIP TALKS! Preview: attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required: mail to: brent@actionleadership.com Word count: 600. Summary: Most leaders communicate through speeches and presentations. But there is a much more effective m... (more) Published By: Brent Filson Submitted: 09 December,2004 |
| 163 | Turn Your Speech Into A Leadership Talk Preview: PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required: mail to: brent@actionleadership.com Word count: 1949 Summary: ... (more) Published By: Brent Filson Submitted: 09 December,2004 |
| 164 | VoIP Communications Set Up Demo With Circuit City's Preview:  1-866-904-VoIP 893 Highway 138 W Suites 10 Stockbridge, GA 30281 December 9, 2004 Circuit City Store ATTN: General Manager/Mr. Will Hughes 1906 Mt Zion Road Morrow, GA 30360 Dear Mr. Will Hughes: Per request by Mrs. Sara, at the Circuit City Corporate Main Office at 1.800.251.2665 at 1054 am, on Dec 8, 2004, suggested and approved that... (more) Published By: Nate Perkins, CEO Submitted: 09 December,2004 |
| 165 | Private Mail Reader Preview: Private Mail Reader gets all your favorite newsletters and email subscriptions delivered directly to your inbox everytime. No spam filters, no ISP blocking - it's a straight communication from you to me. About the Author None... (more) Published By: Mark Hendricks Submitted: 19 December,2004 |
| 166 | The Importance Of Cell Phones In Modern Society Preview: Cell phones have become a necessity for many people throughout the world. The ability to keep in touch with family, business associates, and access to email are only a few of the reasons for the increasing importance of cell phones. Today's technically advanced cell phones are capable of not only receiving and placing phone calls, but storing data... (more) Published By: Keith Kingston Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 167 | Knowledge Moves Preview: ‘Knowledge comes from, and is drawn into, different organisational structures. At the same time, the notion that knowledge travels… Invites one to reconstruct communities in its wake, tracing connections after the fact.’ (Strathern 2004: 15). We are surrounded by knowledge in different forms. Although your own personal understanding of technology... (more) Published By: Jack Boulton Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 168 | Resolving Conflicts By Turning Negatives Into Positives Preview: PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required. There are five techniques that I shall share with you. They hav... (more) Published By: Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer Submitted: 30 December,2004 |
| 169 | Four Golden nuggets of Effective Listening Preview: Why should I improve my listening skills? It's a great question. For the simple reason that a person's listening skills are a central component to most of the activities people care about. Your ability to understand what others are trying to tell you, to grasp details about projects, to learn information about a customer's needs, or to understand... (more) Published By: Eric Plantenberg Submitted: 03 January,2005 |
| 170 | Presenting with a Partner Preview: There are times when you’ll share "the stage" with a business or personal partner. Perhaps one of you has a better grasp of technical or other aspects of your subject. Perhaps you are quite good at facilitating questions from the audience, or recording input on a flip chart for later use. However you choose to share presenting duties, resist the t... (more) Published By: Mike Faber Submitted: 03 January,2005 |