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- Assertive Strategies for Addressing Conflict
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Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Lorna BlakeAddressing issues can be challenging for many of us. Many times we either ‘fight’ or ‘fly’ depending on how we were raised and how we saw our families of origin deal with conflict. ‘Fighting’ and ‘flying’ both lead to alienation and are aggressive and passive behaviors respectively. When we ...
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( 3 votes) - Are You Committing Lateral Violence?
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Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Julie DonleyWhat? Lateral violence? What’s that? Lateral violence, also known as horizontal abuse or violence, is the disruptive, disrespectful or antagonistic behavior of others on the same hierarchical level within an organization. Lateral violence, in essence, is abusive acts committed against people ...
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- Challenges Faced in Opening Your Own Photography Business
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Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from chamberlane altatisDo you know the challenges faced in opening your own photography business? It might be that before doing it your own, you are working as a photographer in a certain company. If not, you are a graduate of photography related course and you wanted to open a new photography business. Whatever it ...
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- Importance of Communication In A Business Organization
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Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Justin Davis"Lots of companies have been a failure not because they lack financial assets. For some or even most of the cases, they fail because they were not able to have a good communication for those employees or people who could have make things work. Instead of everyone combining their individual ...
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( 1 vote) - Life's Toughest Challenge: Living Well Enough Alone
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It scares us more than anything except death.
Being alone.
For some it is a little death. Our fear of solitude is so ingrained that given the choice of being by ourselves or being with others, we opt for safety in numbers, even at the expense of lingering in painful, boring or totally ...
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- How Do You Approach A Chinese Woman You Don't Know?
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Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sam ReevesIf you're reading this article it's probably because you've found it more difficult than you thought to be able to approach Chinese girls, or you're looking to find out if there are any major differences in how to first date Chinese women as opposed to a western woman; you may also be wondering ...
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( 2 votes) - Why Do Bullies Get Ahead?
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Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Julie ChristiansenI just read an intersting article in the Epoch Times (www.theepochtimes.ca) that stated that in a recent survey it was found that over 90% of workplace bullies were promoted or in some other way rewarded despite their inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Indeed, throughout my 15 year career ...
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( 2 votes) - Personal Success Tips - Wu-Wei Techniques (Verbal Kung-Fu)
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Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonThe Wu Wei principle is to yield to an oncoming force in such a way as to render it harmless and at the same time, change its direction by pushing it from behind instead of resisting it from the front. When there is a conflict between two or more people, conditioned response is to cope by ...
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- Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery: 14 Enabling Behaviors to Quit Now
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Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonFamily members, in their attempts to solve the problem of a loved one's addiction, try every thing they can think of, to turn the addict's life back around. They usually identify the problem incorrectly for a long time before it becomes obvious to them that addiction is the real problem. ...
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( 2 votes) - Train Yourself to Be Assertive
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Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Eric GarnerAssertiveness training is a way to re-programme the Adult persona that in our childhood and perhaps for much of our lives gives us a false idea of who we are and can become. In particular, it re-programmes our tendency to seek blame - of others or ourselves - when things don't quite go the way ...
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( 2 votes) - Take Control
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CHAPTER 1
THE POWER OF CONTROL
Man is still responsible. He mast turn the alloy of modern experience into the steel of mastery and character. His success lies not with the stars, but with himself He must carry on the fight of self-correction and discipline. -Frank Curtis Williams
In today's ...
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- How to Conquer Negative Energy Being Projected Towards You.
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Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from David SamuelThe subject of this article is about reacting to negative emotions. If you are effected by other peoples actions, that indicates that you care about what they think of you, you are not free. Certainly that is normal in our society, but is it normal for the real essence of a human being as ...
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( 5 votes) - Letting Go of Guilt : Giant Step to Freedom
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Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Gisele GuenardIs letting go of guilt a stumbling block for you? How? Thinking differently, forgiving and accepting yourself as you are, sound great, but remain a top source of stress for many. (1) From people-pleasing to full out martyrdom, there is entirely too much hanging on to the damaging effects of ...
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( 5 votes) - The Actor Metaphor: The Confidence of Knowing Who You Are by Eric Stone
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Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Eric StoneHuman beings organize their behavior as a function of the milieu they are in or think they are in. Seldom, do we realize that it is the milieu that controls our behavior patterns, not the behavior itself. Our overall demeanor at a bar is different than at work, at home with our children or while ...
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( 2 votes) - Building Your Teen's Self-Confidence.
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Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Cheryl GowinFor teens it seems like everyone else is confident and successful … except them. The teen years can be a very difficult time. For teenagers, the changes in their physical body and their hormonal changes can create a lack of self confidence and self esteem. Imagine how your teen’s bodily ...
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( 9 votes) - 10 Ways to Reclaim Your Self-Esteem
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Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThe way you feel about yourself impacts how and why you do everything in life. If you feel good about who you are, then what you do will be an outside reflection of your innermost thoughts and feelings. Contrary to popular belief, self-esteem is not something anyone or any accomplishment can ...
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( 2 votes) - Roof Maintenance
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Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from zhen limWhat’s causing my roof leak? When most people think about a leaky roof, they imagine an old, worn down roof with cracked and missing shingles. It’s not hard to imagine how water is getting through a roof like that. But what if you have a newer roof and your shingles are in good condition? You ...
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- Boundaries: Why Do Some People Have No Boundaries?
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Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be human means to be vulnerable and so it is incredibly important that we look after ourselves and don’t allow people to compromise who we are. Physically we are vulnerable and this also applies to our mental and emotional sides. Each one of these needs to be looked after and protected from ...
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( 1 vote) - Acknowledging your strengths
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Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Stav PapadopoulosIncredible strengths There is incredible talent in every one of us. You have an artistic streak in you or your manner in dealing with people is extraordinary. You may stand out for your culinary skills or for your green thumb. You are remarkably good at taking care of things or just simply ...
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- FAQs on Self Image/Self Concept
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Just what is my self-image? Is it different than my self-concept?
Self-concept or self image is that internal picture we hold of ourselves - it's who WE think WE are. The amazing thing is that often others hold different pictures of us that don't agree with who we think we are. Each of us ...
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( 1 vote) - How to Become More Assertive
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Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Ashley AylingBeing assertive does not mean you are learning to become aggressive, loud or a bully. It is all about helping you to stand up to people who are like this. It's not a matter of trying to dominate others. It is a matter of resisting those who are out to dominate and manipulate you. It is all about ...
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( 1 vote) - Battling the Bully - Standing Up for Yourself with Confidence and Assertiveness
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Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhen I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, ...
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( 3 votes) - Effective Personal Presentation Skills : How to Be More Confident and Charismatic
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Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Rebecca MillsPersonal presentation skills include correct, method of portraying oneself in public or a social surrounding. It is basically the ability to enhance our communication skills in an appropriate manner. Whether in a completely official set up or while dealing with situations in our daily life, ...
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- LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH A HYPER-CRITICAL BOSS
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Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Doris HelgeQUESTION: I know I’m qualified to lead our team but I would be working for a boss who is consistently critical. The existing team leader has accepted another job, so the position is vacant. I’m not sure my skin is thick enough to report directly to a superior who meticulously scours every ...
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( 2 votes) - Hinting is not clear communication
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Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Donna LeeUnfortunately, I hear it often from clients and random conversations with friends and other people that they want to consider a person to be clueless or even stupid because that person did not understand them hinting about an issue. Many people do hint and actually think that people that they ...
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( 1 vote) - Assertive Communication Styles: Important Points To Remember
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Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Michael LeeAssertive communication styles help you clearly and directly state your opinions without violating those of others. They allow you to demand respect without being disrespectful. In contrast to assertive communication styles, aggressive communication violates others' boundaries. It blames, ...
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- Informative Speech Essay
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Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Maryanne SmithInform is the act of creating awareness. Information is the knowledge about a specific fact or situation that has been put out or received by an individual. The informative speech is aimed at conveying information or news to an expectant audience clearly and concisely. At one time in life when ...
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- Accounting Thesis
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Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Maryanne SmithStudents pursuing accounting courses write accounting papers as part of their course work. Like other students, the students are required to include accounting thesis in the paper. The accounting thesis always states the objective of the paper. It states what the paper analyzes. Students are ...
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- Using Assertiveness Skills to Get the Promotion You Deserve
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Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Mike PowersThere will be times in your life when you will work really hard and give all there is to give on a job or project, yet still be overlooked for that promotion. There are many instances wherein people are appropriate for a promotion, but fail to get recognized by their boss, superior, or ...
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- How Is Assertiveness Different From Aggression?
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Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsWe hear a lot about assertiveness, but how is assertiveness different from aggression? The two behaviors are really almost polar opposites. Aggressiveness may make people dislike you, but assertiveness often makes people like and respect you more! In fact, assertiveness is really about ...
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- Niche Meaning
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Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from chamberlane altatisAs someone who is now doing internet marketing and website development, I wanted to share a niche meaning in online business perspective. I know that there are other meanings of the word "niche" in Architecture and Engineering but I'll not get into those things. What is Niche? So here's ...
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- How To Deal with Co-workers Who are Troublemakers
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Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Timothy ArendsWe all must work if we are to succeed in life. Unless we were born wealthy, we have no choice in the matter. We have many challenges in any job. To add the need to deal with coworkers who are troublemakers is one more difficulty. It is through our jobs that we get our feeling of self ...
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- Dare to be Yourself
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Submitted on May 31, 2011 from cedric riceAre you afraid to be the person that you really are? If so why? Most people will define themselves by the perceived reactions of others rather than their own individual accomplishments and abilities. Don't judge yourself by the actions of others. Many times other people have something to gain by ...
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- Why should you go for CompTIA Security + training and certification program? Few reasons
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Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Mehar AhluwaliaCyber security has gained tremendous popularity recently, all because of the growing requirement of IT security professionals in the organizations. As the technology has gained complexity so is the frequency of cyber crimes and malicious attacks and hence the requirement has also increased for ...
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- The Real Definition of Self-Confidence
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Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from David HamiltonSelf confidence is often considered the holy grail of being successful and achieving great goals, especially in the Western World. To be without fear, no matter what difficulties or problems that show up, it seems everyone wants that idyllic calm demeanor a la James Bond. What I've learned ...
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( 1 vote) - Toxic People
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Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsA few years ago, I attended one of Debbie Ford’s ( No1 NY Times Best Selling Author and Self Development Expert) Shadow process workshops in New York. One of the biggest light bulb moments I had on this course was when Debbie led us through a process where we learned to accept that ‘ There are ...
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( 6 votes) - How To Deal With Disappointment
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Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Razan Z. KilaniDisappointment is a killing feeling we know too well. It is a feeling of sinking in the heart, body, mind and soul. You literally feel your energy level goes down gradually, until it almost touches your feet. It feels like sadness merged with bits of anger. It can be described as the antonym of ...
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- Working with Need Conflicts
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Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Robert NajemyWe have in the previous chapter mentioned a few possible need conflicts. We unfortunately seldom communicate very clearly and objectively in these cases, and this lack of effective communication adds to the problem often resulting in conflict. A classic example is a couple I remember who had ...
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- Don't Worry About Your Boss' Approval: Triumph Over Employee Intimidation Tactics
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Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Bob LancerSome bosses are quite skilled at “psyching” an employee into doubting the value of his or her contribution to the organization. An example of this is the president of a company who recently tried to “show up” his sales director by taking over a sales meeting in an effort to prove to everyone ...
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- Assertive: Why Do Some People Find It Hard To Be Assertive?
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Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough assertiveness is largely described as the ideal, what is often found is either submissive or aggressive behaviour. So if submissive behaviour was at one end of the spectrum; aggressive behaviour would be at the other end of the spectrum. This means that assertive behaviour would be ...
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( 2 votes) - How To Break 80 Golf Instruction Program Reviews
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Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Reed PrezAround two many years back I wrote a analyze about 'Tips on how to Break 80 and Shoot Like the Pros'. This golf instruction information, written by Jack Moorehouse, was somewhat new in the time. I wrote the analyze guide to allow you to, the golfer, know what others ended up saying about this ...
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- What is assertiveness (vs passive and aggressive behaviour) and why is it important?
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Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Lorna BlakeIn many cultures assertive behaviour is misunderstood as aggressive behaviour because it is not the usual way that people interact with each other. It’s not something that people are taught in school. It's not the way that people generally behave toward each other. People tend to be either ...
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( 3 votes) - How to get someone to agree with you with this simple Hypnotic Language Pattern
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Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Antonio PerezIf you've ever had an argument with someone you know how easily things can go sour. Everyone has deeply held beliefs and convictions they don't like to have challenged. If I could show you a simple way to persuade someone without challenging their beliefs would you be interested? If so, read ...
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- Set Healthy Boundaries
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Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Helene RothschildDo you allow others to do and say things to you that do not feel good? Would you like to establish new patterns to deal with the problem? Everyone needs to set healthy boundaries. This is a gift to others and you. By allowing people to act in ways that are not appropriate, you actually hurt ...
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- Learn To Say No and Build Your Inner Strength
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Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenMuch has been talked about the power of saying yes and your ability to be open to new thinking. This is all well and good, but the universe acts like a bourse of exchange. In order to receive you must also be able to let go. Letting go is a challenge and very few of us rise to it. Particularly ...
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- Quick Tips to a Strong, Confident Personality
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Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatQuick Tips to a Strong, Confident Personality By Pierre Laval Ah-Fat, MBA, Transformational Coach So you crave to become that person you dream about. But there is a you-don’t-know-what which blocks you. What is it? You may not be doing the thing that you would most like to do in life. For ...
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( 4 votes) - Spite and Envy: Passive-Aggressive Narcissists
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Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Negativistic (Passive-Aggressive) Personality Disorder is not yet recognized by the DSM Committee. It makes its appearances in Appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, titled "Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for ...
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- “Water Cooler” Conversations That Promote Success
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Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Holly True VerretHave you ever walked away from a conversation with a co-worker that left you feeling anxious or upset? Do you ever find yourself in a conversation with co-workers where everyone is complaining, but you don’t know how to exit the conversation or how to turn it into a positive one? Do you find ...
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( 1 vote) - For Writers & Artists: A Few Tips For Dealing With Bad Reviews & Criticisms
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Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Len SoneYou just submitted that article or book and some of the reviews are not very nice. Or even just getting 4 out of 5 stars can get you going- why did they give me 4 and not 5??? You can even feel a certain rage for the person. This guy wants to put me down to make himself look intelligent,” you ...
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( 1 vote) - Assertiveness Guidelines
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Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Mark LamendolaAssertiveness Guidelines By Mark Lamendola www.mindconnection.com/BehaviorMod Follow these guidelines for assertive communication and you will immediately find people responding to you more favorably and willingly cooperating with your requests and needs. Remember that the goal is ...
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