Ten Simple Ways To Win Friends And Influence People

Do you want to be more persuasive? Do you wish you had the “gift of the gab?” Eloquence makes wonderful things happen. It opens mind and shifts attitudes. It also wins friends and influences people. The “gift of the gab” is the power of personal influence. This has been highly prized throughout history. It has been the source of interesting myths because people have long considered eloquence to be magical. They believe it to be as potent as a charm. In Ireland, for... Read more »

The Value of a Construction Inspection

Buyers of re-sale homes almost always have their homes inspected by a professional inspector. Buyers of new homes, however, often do not take this important step. There are several reasons for this: 1) The buyer is getting a brand new home, and thinks that the inspection is an unnecessary added cost. 2) The buyer feels that they are protected by the builder’s one-year warranty for workmanship, plus extended structural warranty. 3) In many cases, the home is inspected by city inspectors... Read more »

Overcome Overwhelm: 10 Ways to Slow Down and Win –

It’s easy to break agreements. It is especially easy to blow off agreements when you feel overwhelmed and overworked. After all: You have way more work to do than time to do it in. You keep putting off important tasks in order to put out fires. You don’t have the information you need to complete the task at hand. You have a large stack of business cards you collected while networking. You have no idea how to prioritize the multiple tasks you face every day. One form of self-discipline... Read more »

You Can’t Play Win-Win With A Bully Until…

When being polite and understanding gets you nowhere, you may be trying to cooperate with a bully. It simply won’t work. You must start by giving him a reason to listen to you. “He didn’t refund my money. I’ve called three times and actually spoke to him once, and he agreed that I was entitled to a refund. He explained that his bookkeeper was on vacation and told me she would issue the check when she returned. He has not respond to my emails at all since then and I have sent... Read more »

Conflict: Unavoidable and Potentially Positive (Part 1 of 4)

When you’re the one who must deal with conflict you know what to do? If you’re an executive, manager or human you resource professional, managing conflict is probably part of your job. So is recognizing when hidden conflict is the source of a problem. The very word conflict has a negative impact on most people: you associate the word with war, destruction, hostility and pain. When you think of conflict as negative, even dangerous, you probably tend to avoid it whenever possible rather... Read more »

Top 6 Secrets to Mastering Communication

Communicating with others is an essential skill in business dealings, family affairs, and romantic relationships, and is an essential part of any personal development effort. Do you often find yourself misunderstanding others? Do you have difficulty getting your point across clearly? When it comes to communication, what you say and what you don’t say are equally important. Being a good listener is quite crucial. In my quest to become a better communicator, I came across a few things I will... Read more »