Human communication skills Archive

Lucky people are skilled at creating, noticing and acting upon chance opportunities. They do this through networking, choosing a relaxed attitude to life and by being open to new experiences.They get out of the house, off the couch and tend to be more sociable. Meet new clients, be a good person.

Are you happy with this word?? Do you want this to be the boundary of who you are in your business?

In humour the rule of three works by setting up a train of thought, then derailing it in an unusual way. The first two items in the sequence set the pattern (the train running straight) and the third item breaks the pattern (the twist or derailment).

Let go of the BUTs that stop you from achieving your potential... Be clear on what you want, what you can do and use dynamic visualisation to achieve far more than you thought you could until now ...

Is it a rush, chaotic and manipulative or a fun, exciting, rich journey that enriches your life? What is the quality of your journey? The emotional goal relates directly to the quality of your journey and life.

Your body and brain make no distinction between what you remember, what you imagine or what is actually happening.

The ideas and perspectives in our heads that, while unexamined, overshadow our confidence and leave us feeling nervous and anxious. An idea or repeated thought about yourself that is so much larger while in your head – like a scary shadow from your hand on the wall.

Many people have wishy washy goals or negative goals. When asked what you want do you start off with "I don't want something like my old..." Or maybe worse a wishy washy goal "I want something 'nice' ..." A miss world answer does not help...

Be specific and clear when you set your goals. Ensure you can clearly explain what you mean by the terms you use and the pictures you create. Also be aware of the emotion attached to them. Fear, excitement or enjoyment. Then, ensure you write them down Clearly!

The "kick the dog" syndrome is where the boss shouts at the secretary, the secretary shouts at her husband, the husband shouts at the kid and the kid kicks the dog. What did the dog do? Nothing!

It is essential for healthy business relationships to leave your stress and issues behind before engaging with a new client or in another meeting. A bad attitude can spread very easily if you are not careful. Take a moment to gather yourself and face each meeting or interaction as a new opportunity to build and grow your business relationships.

Mental gymnastics is the twisting of ideas, words and concepts to fit a specific set. Do your twists work for you or against you?

What is the optimum presenter position? Where should you stand when doing a power point presentation?

We all desire to be understood. Yearn to have another person "get" us, understand who we are and what we need.

Don't think of a red ball creates the same picture in your mind as Do think of a red ball.

Try turning it around... How do you feel when constantly criticised? vs. when you are acknowledged for what you do and who you are and people who smile and reach out to you first?