Ice breakers are a fun way to help meet new people at networking events. The goal of networking meetings is to meet new people. Right? Then why do naturally gravitate towards people we already know? Maybe the answer lies in comfort zone – we’re comfortable with people we already know. A good ice breaker activity ...
Category Personal Development
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How to Speak Confidently — 5 Phrases to Avoid
When you speak confidently, you position yourself as trustworthy and credible. We spend time in gaining experience and learning new skills. We then deflate these efforts with careless speech. How? When we use expressions that make us and our message appear unreliable, untrustworthy, and unprofessional. Phrases to Avoid to Speak More Confidently Kristin Piombino at PRDaily.com in ...
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Clever Ways to Get It Done When “You Don’t Feel Like it”
You didn’t get it done because your mood got in the way. Next, you’re running around getting it done at the last minute. Sound familiar? We regularly let our moods rule us, and this leads to procrastination. And, procrastination can lead to frustration and disappointment. KW Stout at PickTheBrain.com in “7 Ways to Get Things Done ...
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Is your self-talk different from what successful people say?
Self-talk is that constant mental chatter in our heads as we move through our day. We tell ourselves things all day long. Unfortunately, most of us mentally berate ourselves or call ourselves derogatory names. On the other hand, successful people make affirming positive statements or affirmations to themselves. They repeat affirmations often, and they support the ...
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Natural Conversation Starters
Although conversation starters are steep hurdles for most of us, mastering them is a valuable communication skill to use in business and social settings. Proficiency will help you break the awkward silence when you first meet someone for the first time. Kasturi Roy at LifeHack.org in “10 Ways Smart People Start Conversations With Anyone” gives you ...
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Tips for a Novice Manager
The initial months for a novice manager brings demanding learning and fearful moments. A promotion to management can result from a successful professional career. Often individuals receive no formal grooming or preparation for such a big step. Consequently, there are many hidden moments of doubt and insecurity. To help mitigate the apprehension, here are two articles with informative tips for the first-time manager. Craig Cincotta ...