You Are as Rejected as You Make up Your Mind to Be
You’re actually rejecting yourself, either by not trying for what you want or personalizing a decision that may not have anything to do with you.
Category: Communication
Don’t Ever Complain about a Job Interview Again
We take it for granted that we must interview before being offered a job. We practice for interviews – and dread them – as if they were inquisitions, but we hardly ever stop to think about who invented this particular form of torture.
Improv Can Set You Free
We go through life interacting with dozens of people each day without a prepared script. From “What are you hungry for tonight?” to “Give us a quick update on the project status,” you’re improvising answers and responses all the time. Practicing this skill can help you feel more confident in any situation.
Reorganize your Time and Life
Effective 80/20 living is about conserving your energy for things that matter the most.
The 80/20 Time Revolution
Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least. – JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE In a previous post, I introduced Richard Koch, the author of The 80/20 Principle; The Secret to Achieving More with Less. Be prepared if you decide to read this book; it will make you uncomfortable … Continue reading The 80/20 Time Revolution
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Persuasion Part 4
No matter how independent you think you are, you’re susceptible to what others think and do.
Contrast Makes You More Persuasive
It’s hard to compare groups of objects; we compare best when we have only two things to contrast. At least we think we do.
How to Be More Persuasive Part 2: Reciprocity
Influence is a book about how to be more persuasive, written by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., who admits in the introduction that he wanted to research how and why he became such a patsy. “For as long as I can recall,” he writes, “I’ve been an easy mark for the pitches of peddlers, fundraisers and operators of … Continue reading How to Be More Persuasive Part 2: Reciprocity
How to Be More Persuasive
All business communication is persuasive communication. Whether you’re in sales, business development, advertising, PR, or another persuasive profession, or leading a team, creating policies, or recruiting, you’re working on persuading someone else to take action. Influence is a book about how to be more persuasive, written by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., who admits in the introduction … Continue reading How to Be More Persuasive
Curiosity Killed the Cat
In my last post, I wrote about how curious and open people are invaluable to your team. I made a strong case for hiring people who are intellectually curious and open to new ideas – avid for them, even. But are there times when a curious person is not the ideal addition to your team? The answer is yes.
