Free Flowing DialogueHave you ever been engaged in a conversation which was so dynamic that you were both firing on all cylinders, in perfect harmony and at warp speed?
Think about the impact you have on the people around you every day. How do you interact with them? Is your presence uplifting or are do you bring a dark cloud?
13 Ways to Make Other People Feel Important1. Ask people questions about themselves, their interests, their families, their passions and their lives. 2. Catch people doing things right, pat them on th...
I love to read. However, there have been times when certain books did not resonate with me because the timing was off kilter. Their lessons fell flat because their messages were not pertinent, relevan...
Zip Your Lip & Bite Your TongueThe discreet communicator knows when it's time to speak and when it's time to listen. He conscientiously refrains from opening a topic of discussion if it is bad timing...
I have noticed generational humor exists as well. Since our frames of reference and cultural influences vary, there is a lot of room for misinterpretation and the potential to not get it.
Integrity is a most valued human quality.
The concept is made even more fascinating when you consider it as a psychological spectrum. Imagine a sliding scale of personalities that range from being an introvert to an extrovert and placing ambi...
The South is known for its Southern Hospitality, and I feel fortunate to have grown up in such a friendly and caring culture. Our remarkable mother has always exemplified these qualities and has been...
To remember people’s names, use usual Imagery—Connect the name with a mental picture that will remind you of that person. If his name is Barry, think of berries. If her name is Cheri, imagine her drin...
The list below begins to illustrate how different personalities can be assigned to different vocal qualities . . .• Warm• Loving• Breathy• Gravelly• Dull• Nasal• Rough• Hoarse• Gruff• Melodious• Whiny...
If you want to impress someone with how much you know, the best thing you can do is talk to them about . . . them. People typically love to share their stories and are delighted when others show genui...
While many may claim that these virtues are old-fashioned, they are essential materials for building a solid and worthwhile foundation for your life that will never go out of style.
Teddy Roosevelt has been credited with saying, People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Think about that from a sales perspective.
Interestingly, being yourself allows others to be themselves. Even with crazy imperfections, being a bona fide genuine person is the best any of us can be—messy flaws and all!
On the other hand, when presented with a service-minded professional who strives to deliver the best possible experience, aren’t you duly impressed? They are genuinely interested in learning about you...
Your way of being sets the tone for how people relate to you, behave toward you, and engage. How is it working for you?
Know your audience! With the high level of cultural sensitivity these days, it is often better to err on the side of caution. If you don’t want your humor to come back and bite you, don’t hurt one per...
Learning the personality styles of others will further heighten your awareness of differences to enhance your social agility. When you gain clarity on what is important to others and why they act as t...
When you strive to become a conversational chameleon, you can more swiftly adapt to your environment and surroundings for your own safety, survival, and healthy well-being.
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