Giving a presentation is not always about what you say; it’s how you don’t say it that makes the most impact. Body language is the physical expression of how humans communicate, and it has a significant bearing on presentations. A Harvard University article on a study of human body language says. “being able to...
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Holding profit for salespeople is the same as giving the business a chance to grow. In this economy, many customers want a deal and will go to extremes at times to get what they believe is a great opportunity. In the typical retail environment that involves negotiation, the customer often ends up leaving and...
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If you are a sales or business professional looking to make a great first impression, then the elevator pitch should be at the top of your list of communication skills to learn right now. An elevator pitch is essentially a 60-second speech that tells others what you are about to entice them to want...
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You have been there – one of those mandatory presentations where someone stands in front of the group and quotes the numbers and key points of the presentation while they flick through the slides. You find yourself dozing off while you’re trying to take notes, since you have no interest in what you are...
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In an environment where companies are short-handed and employees are over-worked and overwhelmed, it is even more important to be sure to be organized and on-task with your job duties. It is important that you approach your job with deliberate planning to prioritize and find the best working environment to encourage productivity and efficiency....
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We all know the popularity of social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and others. With some 800,000 million people worldwide using just Facebook alone (as of this post) it’s apparently clear that social media is here to stay. However, it’s not just a place to network with friends and family members anymore. Social...
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Every leader has a different type of style of leadership, which is usually based off personality type and situations or projects. Based on numerous studies over the years, there are several different types of leadership styles displayed. Previously, it was believed that there were 3 major leadership styles as laid out in the U.S....
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Being creatures of habit, most people do not like changes as a rule. Once they are settled into their daily routines at work, they like to leave it that way. “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, sometimes change is necessary to increase efficiency or to accommodate newer technologies or a shift in...
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Public speaking skills are very important to learn and develop no matter what industry you work in. Unfortunately, as valuable as it is, public speaking is not a skill that comes easily for most people. With the proper training and practice, however, you’ll be able to improve your public speaking and presentation skills and...
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Who is stopping you from being self-confident and self-reliant right now? Nobody is stopping you but yourself. In times like these, it’s more important than it’s ever been to find that inner confidence in order to succeed. Having courage does not depend on what is happening all around you. It depends entirely on what...
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