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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why arent you talking to me?
- Your nonverbal communication talks before you do. Only seven percent of interpersonal communication is transmitted verbally-the remaining ninety-three percent speaks for itself.And, because nonverbal communication is learned and practiced on an unconscious level, you won't be aware that you silently scream, "Please don't talk to me!"When you enter a room full of employees, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why cant i start a conversation with you?
- One out of every ten Americans has a fear of talking to strangers. When you enter a room full of new faces, to start these conversations seems like an impossible task. You wait and wait and hope to God someone else says hello first, but the apprehensive silence persists. Then nobody talks to anybody.This unwillingness to communicate will result in missed opportunities to meet new friends an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why cant i remember your name?
- You're terrible with names. You forget someone's name within ten seconds of their introduction, and it embarrasses you. In fact, it's possible you won't even approach someone whose name you have forgotten. As a result, you will miss out on a valuable business contact.If you go out of your way to identify and amplify names, it is the easiest thing to show people you appreciate them. A person...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your front end
- While surfing for traffic or browsing your safelist emails, you are sure to have noticed the very large number of networkers promoting similar, if not identical, programs. Empowerism and Profit Rally are everywhere, as are health related and telecom based MLM opportunities. This is an incredibly competitive time for net marketers. It's difficult to stand out among thousands of other people when ev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Come home rich - how to get the most out of your next conference
- Success in your career depends upon how well you manage your professional development. A prime source of this development comes from being a member of a professional association that relates to your career. As a member, you can attend conferences where you advance your skills and meet people who can help you.Some people, however, treat conferences as a paid vacation. They party, they skip s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Putting the fun back in networking
- Networking is one of the most important skills a person can attain to be successful... in anything. I only recently realized that people don't know how to do it. Or they are uncomfortable with it and I think to myself are you crazy? Networking has always come natural to me. As a matter of fact, I was networking even before the word or idea became popular among business professionals. Perhaps it wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mobile car wash companies; trading tips
- If you run a mobile car washing firm we recommend trading for as many products and services as possible. You should trade for both personal and business items. You need to keep in mind that your gross sales will go down as you do this because money will not be taken in for these services you perform. You will however, notice a significant increase in your standard of living. This is because you wi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Small file box with resumes to help customers
- I bet you have not thought about it much, but there are many ways you can help your customers in their daily lives. If you have a customer who just got laid off from their job, tell them you will be glad to take a few of their resumes and put them in a file box and when Corporate Executives come into the store you will be sure to put a good word in for them. Many years ago I use to drive from comp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Franchisees should learn from each other
- If you own a franchise you should be in contact with your nearest franchisees and share information as if you were the manager of a corporate store. You should set up meetings once or twice per month and have their phone numbers logged into your speed dial for easy reference.You should learn from the experiences of your fellow franchisees. For example, let's say you found out your next-door...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hey, whos the new guy? how to make guests and first timers feel welcome
- The New Guy is a person we all know. And regardless of age, gender, race or personality ? spotting The New Guy and stepping onto their front porch is your duty as an existing member of any organization. Here's why:You become an ambassador. If it's their first time, your initial step onto their front porch will serve as a reflection of the welcoming nature of your organization. They'll walk ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The 4 actions of awesome hospitality
- These Actions of Awesome Hospitality? will help you manifest the power of approachability through your organizational front porches.AWESOME ACTION #1: Go Beyond the Door My friend, Pastor Bob Farr of the St. Peters Church of the Shepherd, told me about a man he encountered after the worship service one Sunday. Bob went into the lobby to say goodbye to some of his members. He not...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The 4 attitudes of awesome hospitality
- Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or "the love of strangers." And stranger is defined as "someone with whom you have not yet been acquainted." Therefore, your objective as a builder of organizational front porches is to extend love to those with whom you have not yet been acquainted.The effectiveness of any organization's front porch is a function of its ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to organize a successful bad sweater party
- "Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad Sweater Party this weekend?""A what party?!" I said."A Bad Sweater Party. Wait a minute?you mean to tell me you've never been to a Bad Sweater Party before?" asked Amber."Guess not," I admitted.A Bad Sweater Party is exactly what you think it is: A party at which the guests wear bad sweaters...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Have we met before? what to do when you cant remember who yourre talking to
- You see him from across the room. You know him, but you can't remember how you know him. Now you have a problem: you want to break the ice but your uncertainty is holding you back. Uh oh, he's heading in your direction. What do you do?!If you've ever been in this situation before, you know how uncomfortable it can get ? especially if you really should know who the person is. What's more, it...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The 7 habits of highly horrible networkers
- Networking is a term that didn't exist (academically) until almost 40 years ago. It's a word uttered in and around the business world every day, yet is unclear to most as to how it actually works. Still, it's a fundamental tool to the success of any business.By definition, the term networking is the development and maintenance of mutually valuable relationships. It's not schmoozing; it's no...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to avoid falling asleep behind the conversational wheel
- Think about the last time you feel asleep behind the wheel. Dangerous, isn't it? Even if it's just for a split second, nodding off while driving puts you and the other drivers at risk.But even when you're not driving, it's still possible to fall asleep behind the wheel. The conversational wheel, that is?To avoid falling asleep behind the conversational wheel, you must avoid four beha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unforgettable first impressions part 4: become a social gift giver
- Do you ever wonder why single people give flowers, wine, candy or mix CD's on first dates?Bingo! Because they want to get lucky!Just kidding. They bring gifts because they want make a great first impression. And that's the sixth and last element of this system: giving gifts. But I'm not talking about gifts you eat, drink, listen to or have to water. I'm talking about social gifts. I ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unforgettable first impressions part 3: time is (not) on your side
- You only have three seconds?Connect in under a minute?People decide if they like you within the first ninety seconds?Make the sale in the first five seconds?You get the job within four minutes?Always make a friend in less than 30 seconds?Ahhhhhhhhhh!! Which one is right!?I've read almost every book on first impressions, and the primary issue addressed tends to be time. (Or lack there...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unforgettable first impressions part 2: its all about them!
- Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you."Every conversation, interaction and encounter has some kind of emotional effect on both parties:How you feel about yourself How you feel ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unforgettable first impressions part 1: discover the cpi
- People like others whom they are like. So if you want to make a flawless first impression, it is your duty to discover what you have in common with every person you talk to.The 6 Essential Elements for Flawless First Impressions are part of Scott Ginsberg's the UNFORGETTABLE! Audio System.Let Me Ask Ya Th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to turn water into lemonade by giving a flavored answer to a fruitless question
- I remember the first time I opened the fridge to get a drink of water and accidentally grabbed the wrong pitcher...Glug...glug...glug...Ahhh! Lemonade! My cheeks tingled from the surprising tart flavor as I gulped down an unexpected swig of Country Time.Woooo-weee! That woke me up at 6 in the morning!When it comes to conversation, giving flavored answers to fruitless qu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 effective ways to remember names
- Sigmund Freud says "a person's name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten." Feelings of embarrassment and social ineptitude are conveyed through this forgetfulness, and unfortunately, the problem persists daily. The ability to remember names is an important skill that gives you an advantage in social and business settings. However, the way you associate and remem...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sticky situations: nametag best practices
- Because a person's name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten; because self-disclosure is the single most effective way to build rapport and connect with people you just met; and because initiating the conversation is half the battle - your nametag is your best friend.However, improper creation and wearing of nametags can work against you (and your business) ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 9 ways to spice up your nametags for more engaging conversation
- Nametags are worn for a variety of jobs and functions, but people don't like to wear them because they're annoying, damage your clothing, clash with your outfit, and eliminate anonymity.Picture this: you see someone's nametag and decide to strike up a conversation with them:"Nice to meet you Jimmy, my name is Gary."Conversations like these don't go anywhere because t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 ways to wow people who wear nametags
- People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority of retail establishments, stores and other social gatherings require nametags for several purposes. Sometimes it's for security. Other nametags are solely for identification. But simply stated; people wear nametags for one reason: so other people can use their names for friendlier, more personable service and conversation.However,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Building bridges - the importance of being connected where you live
- As a Young Professional (YP) in the up-and-coming city of Milwaukee, WI, I can tell you that it's very important to find a way to get connected in your city. It's important because in order to make a difference, you need to know who those difference makers are. To influence, you must know who holds the influence. Remember, there is influence in numbers, so you'll need to get connected with others ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Give people something to talk about!
- My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We were invited to a dinner party with three other couples we didn't know. What we did know is that we were all around the same age. We also knew what we were having for dinner. The purpose of the dinner party was to have an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.That evening as we were heading to the party, we decided to try a co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - It pays to be friendly
- Most small business people do not take advantage of human relationship issues. They do not understand that being nice and friendly, out going and enthusiastic pays high dividends. When you are out and about in public you should always wear a smile, wave, honk and have a positive displacement. Such a public image makes people wish to do business with you, it is a good thing.WavingWhen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Savvy networking: grow your business and your career
- Did you know that contacts are the bread of career life? In times of change, information and relationships are a source of power. Savvy networking will help you to tap into this power to grow your business and your career.Savvy networking is a systematic process of establishing and maintaining relationships for seeking out information and resources in order to accomplish specific goals. Its...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online business networking: how personal is too personal?
- Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for solo entrepreneurs. You can open an account with one of the major online business networks such as Ryze, and get to know industrious and inspiring minds from all corners of the world.Many of these networks offer the option to design your own web page, where visitors can surf on by and learn a little about who you are,...