How To Be An Effective Communicator

A young man whom I had known since he was in high school stopped by to see me and proudly display his new MBA. “I know a master’s degree alone doesn’t guarantee success,” he said. “What do you think is the most important quality for someone who wants to become a business leader?” I answered [...]

Defining Qualities of a 360º Leader

Dr. John C. Maxwell Adaptability – Quickly adjusts to change. Leaders in the middle may not be the first to know, but they are often the ones in charge of implementation. Adaptable managers in the middle are willing to embrace a change operationally even if they are not yet ready to do so emotionally. Discernment [...]

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“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”

- Anthony Robbins

Choosing Sides

One of my favorite stories concerns a young lad who was confronted by three bullies with violence in mind. Quickly the little guy drew a line on the ground, stepped back several feet, looked the biggest bully in the eye and said, “Now, you just step over that line.” Confidently, the big bully stepped over [...]

How to Talk to Anybody, Anytime

Chris Widener You know the situation: There you are at a business or social function and you end up with someone who you have never met before. Some people get amazingly uncomfortable with this situation because they simply don’t know how to start or carry on a conversation. Yet successful people are always going to [...]

How To Be An Effective Communicator

By Nido R. Qubein A young man whom I had known since he was in high school stopped by to see me and proudly display his new MBA. “I know a master’s degree alone doesn’t guarantee success,” he said. “What do you think is the most important quality for someone who wants to become a [...]

The “Ben Franklin Method” For Winning People Over

The “Ben Franklin Method” For Winning People Over By Bob Burg So often I make the point about giving before getting, and that is certainly a very important aspect of helping a person to feel comfortable with you, and want to do for you. Whether in social relationships or sales, being the first to reach [...]