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Tips For Job Interviews – Active listening skills

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Active listening skills are a subtle but effective way to perform better on job interviews. Half of all communication is listening but few of us get any training on doing it well. Fortunately, listening well is relatively simple, and will become automatic once you practice the skills. Here are some tips for job interviews that [...]

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Start Loving Your Life

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Leave Your “Couch Potato” Label Behind and Start Loving Your Life! If you’ve had enough of your “Couch Potato” label, you may have also realized how unproductive and unrewarding flipping through channels is, day after day. And you’re ready to make some changes. But where should you start? Now that you’ve become truly aware of [...]

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How to Polish Your Small-Talk Skills

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If you want to make new friends and advance in your career, learn to connect with others through small talk. Here are 3 simple steps for striking up conversation and making the most of networking events: Preparation Before A Networking Event 1. Have a few topics of conversation prepared. Stay current with community and world [...]

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Tips for Dealing With Challenging Co-Workers

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Has there ever been a time you struggled to respond helpfully to a challenging co-workers because of his or her behavior? Rest assured, all people experience occasional rough times with their associates. Try these techniques to respond to challenging situations with co-workers 1. Have a talk with yourself about the person. Remind yourself to focus [...]

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How to Improve Listening Skills

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Listening is the other half – perhaps the better half – of all communication. Unfortunately, most people rarely receive any formal training for how to do it properly. Improving listening skills can enhance your professional and personal life. Follow these practical steps towards becoming a better listener, even in challenging situations where it’s most important. [...]

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