Have you ever met someone for the first time who hardly looked you in your eyes, said the standard nice to meet you greeting without any authenticity behind their words and couldn’t remember your name five seconds later? What impression did this person make on you? Would it have required any more time or …
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This week I attended a black tie dinner in Bangkok, Thailand. Not only was it a great opportunity to spend time with a group of distinguished leaders from around the world, but it was also served as a reminder of the importance of proper dinner etiquette. I am far from being Mr. Manners, but I …
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Whether we recognize it or not, we are all entrepreneurs marketing ourselves to the market place. One of the most basic fundamentals of our economic system indicates that the amount we earn is based on the value we offer. Therefore, the more value we bring to the market, the more we can charge for …
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Recently on the Facebook Little Things Matter fan page I wrote two posts about cell phone etiquette. The comments I received clearly expressed passionate opinions about the proper use of cell phones. There was a strong consensus that talking on or texting and e-mailing from your cell phone in certain places and at certain times …
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One of the most important keys to personal and professional success lies in how you spend your time. Each day contains twenty-four hours but how we spend those hours is what separates people who enjoy lives of happiness, fulfillment and success from those who experience lives filled with frustration, disappointment, and often failure.
Practicing good time …
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How would you like to fly first class anywhere in the world free of charge? Every time I fly Internationally, I fly first class in my own fully reclining seat-FOR FREE. In this lesson I will teach you the tricks of the trade- how you can accumulate frequent flyer miles without ever getting on an …
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Eye contact is a non-verbal communication that can have profound influence on your social and professional interactions. In general, eye contact demonstrates interest and confidence. But it’s not that simple. When is your gaze considered too long? How do you make eye contact when you are speaking with more than one person? If someone doesn’t …
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The impression you make on people through your handshake influences how they feel about you. A proper handshake is even more important when meeting people for the first time. First impressions are lasting impressions. The manner in which you extend your hand, the degree of firmness and the timing demonstrate your poise and confidence and …
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Have you ever noticed how you are drawn to people with whom you share things in common? This is called the law of attraction and means that you will inevitably be attracted to people into your life that are similar to you. We don’t need to look far beyond our close friends to understand …
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If I were to rank all the factors that go into creating a likable personality, I would have to place a friendly smile at the top of the list. A warm, authentic smile communicates feelings that words alone can’t possibly accomplish. A great smile radiates warmth, puts people at ease and makes a good …
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