There is a BIG difference between getting things done and feeling great about the outcome. Instead of judging ourselves in terms of how many things we got done, perhaps we can become more effective by asking ourselves how much was done with intent and presence of mind… Think about the great connections you made today, [...]
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What Does Your Handshake Say About You? More than you know. Your handshake is a large part of the first impression you leave with people. What kind of hand-shaker are you?
Ironman Grip: If you’re getting winces or you hear knuckles cracking, that’s your cue to let go! Assertiveness and confidence are glorious traits, but they [...] It’s the day of our Nation’s independence and celebration abounds. Funny how it takes a holiday to remember that our freedom wasn’t always an entitlement. We’d long ago been given a beautiful gift of exercising the right to say what we think. The potential problem is that, far too often, we tend to do exactly that. [...] Last week I began the conversation about ways to get others to sing your accolades for you, instead of having to do it yourself. Our lengthy discussion with awards and nominations was labeled “Way #1″. It’s up to you, after all, to find creative ways to inform and educate your clients & prospects about how [...] It’s a commonly known phenomenon – when your name/company name appears in print and is being promoted by the press, its level of visibility and credibility rises exponentially. You already know that your product, services and/or knowledge are superior. The challenge is in getting others to claim your superiority. Here’s where “being humble” gets in [...] So much of effective networking is dependent on how comfortable we are in social settings. I know, I know…duh. Yet most people don’t realize what a large part of their conversational personality comes across as less than authentic. Discomfort has a lot to do with that and is often the first thing people feel in a room full of strangers. How does one overcome this setback? I decided to ask an [...] Conversational Tongue Lashing How often do you find yourself in a conversation with a bully? I’m not talking about someone pushing your around – I’m talking about the bully that wounds with their words. Pushy abrasive types KNOW they’re being a jerk. The dangerous ones are the unsuspecting bully/jerks that are completely unaware how much [...] “We are just as strong as any man. Yet with generous intellect, we are also plagued with emotion. Emotion can be stronger then intelligence, and so it comes to pass that we are often our own demise.” ~ Female author unknown I’m feeling particularly ambivalent about this quote. While I am an avid believer in the fact [...] |
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Women can get a bad rep when being direct and self-confident with their messaging. In fact, it's often mistaken for being "bitchy".