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| Its not what happens to you, but what you do about it |
| 2011-07-24 09:55:31 |
'Its not what happens to you, but what you do about it that matters!Each of us encounters setbacks in our lives. It might be big, such as the loss of a loved one, or it might be small. However, its not what happens to you that matters. What matters is what you do about it.Overcoming The Odds:An ExampleTake for instance the example of Oscar Pistorius. He is a double amputee, which means that he had both of his lower legs amputated. To each and every one of us, I’m sure; this would be a tremendous setback that would eclipse any problems that you or I might be facing right now.One might expect someone like him to feel dejected about his life, about how he was dealt an unfair hand in the game of life. But did he wallow in self pity? No, he didn’t. Today, he is a world class athlete who hol...
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| Book Review: What They Dont Teach You At Harvard Business School |
| 2011-02-09 17:13:09 |
'Author: Mark H. McCormackWhat They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School: Notes From A Street-Smart ExecutiveContent: 8.5/10Useful Tips from the firing lines of experienceReadability: 9/10It is well written and the numerous stories are rather interesting.Overall Ranking: 17.5/20Overall a good read for people who want to learn from the real life experience and not a textbook.This book stems from the perspective of the author Mark H. McCormack's experience at the head of his sports management company IMG (International Management Group), where he and his company represent sporting clients and events such as Arnold Palmer and Wimbledon.The preface of the book contains the following statement."As an introduction to business, an MBA, is a worthwhile endeavor. But as an education, as part ...
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| Recognise your Strengths |
| 2011-01-02 06:22:56 |
'Consider this storyA water bearer in China had two large pots hung on the ends of a pole, which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect.At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the perfect pot would always be full of water, but the cracked pot would arrive only half full.For two years, this went on every day, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots of water to his house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor and cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do.After two years of perceived bitter failure, the cracked pot spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. "I am ash...
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| Presenting with Visual Aids |
| 2010-11-19 21:01:11 |
'The visual aid is an invaluable tool which should be utilised in a presentation.Remember that over 70% of communication is non-verbal. Hence, visual aids can definately help to enhance the quality of a presentation.What are Visual Aids?Visual aids are materials which you can use during a presentation to help your listener understand, accept and be motivated by what you have to say.You should use visual aids when you need to1) Focus the audience's attention2) Reinforce your verbal message3) Stimulate Interest4) Illustrate factors that are hard to visualiseYou should NEVER use visual aids to1) Impress your audience with overly detailed tables or graphs2) Avoid interaction with your audience3) Present simple ideas that can be more easily stated verballyExamples of Visual AidsExamples that ca...
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| How a Complement can turn into an Insult - Communication Process |
| 2010-10-05 03:16:07 |
'Interpersonal communication is indeed a tricky thing to manage. Messages are frequently distorted though the communication process, such that even an intended complement might even turn into an unintentional insult.Case in point. I was talking with a good friend the other day. She pointed out something that i thought was very interesting. She actually felt offended when somebody complemented how hardworking she was.How could this be, you might wonder? The adjective "hardworking" certainly must be complementary, one must imagine. The free online dictionary defines the word hardworking as "habitually working diligently and for long hours." Certainly this must be a complement, especially considering the Asian culture where we both come from, where the trait of being a hard worker is encourag...
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| Love and Respect |
| 2010-05-29 13:19:42 |
`Love and respect are abstract, intangible aspects in interpersonal relationships. Everybody wants it, few people get it. It cannot be bought and can only be earned. However, it is something that each and everyone of us craves.This post talks about the various aspects of respect and how it can strengthen your relationships.Respect and FriendshipsI have noticed in my daily life that love, friendships and respect are aspects that are strongly interlinked. We tend to become good friends if there is something about he or she that i greatly respect or admire. The converse is also true.Just think about it. Think about your best friend whom you love and treasure very much. There must be something about he or she that you really respect or admire.This could be their way with people, their intellig...
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| Three Little Words in Relationships |
| 2010-02-21 11:04:41 |
Three Little Words in RelationshipsThere are many things that we can do to lift up and strengthen our interpersonal relationships. One of the most effective techniques involves the use of saying three special words.1. "I'll Be There"If you ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night when your car has broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there." Being there for another person is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to another.When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them as well as to ourselves . We are renewed in love, as well as in friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.2. "I Miss You"Perhaps more marriages could have been save...
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| Public Speaking |
| 2009-10-07 12:04:43 |
'What are some of the tips for better public speaking? Overcome your fear of public speaking and become a better public speaker with these simple tips for public speaking.Tip 1 - Speak in a Loud and Clear Voice This is so simple and obvious that it is often forgotten. People have the instinctive fear of public speaking and tend to have the tendency to speak more softely when we are scared.Speaking confidently in a loud and clear voice is a simple, yet difficult tip to achieve.Tip 2 - Speak at a Reasonable pace and use Appropriate PausesSome people ramble on too fast while others speak too slowly. We should all endevour to speak at a reasonable pace. Do not be afraid to use appropriate pauses to emphasize certain points as well as to think about your next point.Tip 3 - Use Hand GesturesPubl...
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| I Love You |
| 2009-09-19 09:30:54 |
'I Love You.Three words that have transcended emotional core of the human race.I Love You.Three words that have transformed the of human history. Three words that can move armies and change the face of human destiny. Three words that can touch lives.Falling in LoveFalling in love is one of life's great experiences. Everyone wants to be in love. No matter where we are in our lives or what else might occupy our time, we all wish to have someone to love and someone who will love us in return.Love is...So what is love? Love refers to emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong affection and attachment. Relating to the phase "I love you", love usually refers to a deep, ineffable feeling of tenderly caring for another person.When we feel that special feeling for someone else, we tend t...
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| The Three Different Levels of Listening |
| 2009-09-09 05:47:56 |
`Listening skills is one of the key essential ingredients in effective communication. There exist many different levels of listening, from listening on and off, to active listening.When we are engaged in a conversation, it is extremely easy to pay little to no attention to what the other person is actually saying. We can easily become distracted by other thoughts and things which are happening around us. We might even be thinking about what we are going to say next.Let us consider the breakdown of the various common elements involved in communication. 40% - Listening35% - Talking16% - Reading9% - WritingThus we can clearly observe that listening is indeed an important communication skill which has to be learnt.Listening gives our loved ones the feeling of being appreciated and respecte...
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