The Human Factor
The Human Factor – Article 15 We– Humans According to Michael Shermer 2004, the following characteristics are shared by humans and other social animals, such as primates, dolphins, whales, especially the great apes: attachment and bonding, cooperation and mutual aid, sympathy and empathy, direct and indirect reciprocity, altruism and reciprocal altruism, conflict resolution and peacemaking, […]
How to Offer Information Without Causing Anger and to Make a Hearty Stew
How to Offer Information Without Causing Anger and to Make a Hearty Stew People sometimes hesitate to offer information or ideas to others. They may think, “It is not my business” or “They didn’t ask, so maybe I shouldn’t offer information.” Or fear of the demon “Anger.” Have you noticed some people have heightened awareness […]
Public Speaking: How to Practice Your Speech and Be a Bigger Success
Public Speaking- How to Practice Your Speech and Be a Bigger Success Truth be known, lots of people don’t even practice their speech out loud with their voice even once. A speech’s purpose is to be heard, with a voice– yours. Do yourself a favor and your audience, practice with your voice. Accepted by experts […]
Find What People Want and Need
Find What People Want and Need Come to full attention when you hear the following phrases: “ I want …” “I need…” “My goal is to …” “I’m having a problem with…” “I’m looking for …” “I’m involved in a project that …”
Public Speaking- Best Advice for Speech Writing
Public Speaking- Best Advice for Speech Writing Asked to do a presentation, a speech? Speech writing is different than other writing. The best speeches are written not to be read with the eyes but to be heard. Maximize success by writing the speech to be heard. Here are some tips for direct, clear, appealing speech […]
Be a Knight in Shining Armor
What to do When Listening? Be a knight in shining armor. Listen to your clients, customers, colleagues, friends, family, and when you hear them talk about something they need, step in and offer help. “What can I do to help?” Or your help could come in the form of offering information or introducing them to […]
How to Talk to a Sad Person
In the New York Times several days ago was an article about how to talk to a sad person. During holidays we expect people to be happy and the New York Times recognizes that is not always the case. What do you do when notice a person who looks sad? Here are some tips. 1. […]
What Happens When You Don’t Listen & the Unforeseen Danger of Misinterpretation
What Happens When You Don’t Listen & the Unforeseen Danger of Misinterpretation… Poor listening skills can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and missed opportunities. But even if you do listen by paying attention and hearing all the words, you can still misinterpret what you hear. How can that happen? A frequent cause is not having […]
Get and Stay in Touch
Staying in Touch Previous Monday speech tips focused on different kinds of calls you will be making to friends or colleagues. Examples of openers for different kinds of calls gives you confidence with telephone communication. Be alert to the tone of voice– you can hear emotion not only in the pitch of the voice but […]
English Speaking Training- Opening a Conversation— Top Tip! English Speaking Training– How to Start a Conversation– The Top Tip! Approximately 2010, I read a newspaper article that changed overnight my typical greeting to everyone. The article’s topic was how to talk to a person who has recently suffered the death of a loved one—- spouse, […]