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Body Language – Speaking Without Words

Dalli Simmons asked: One of the most influential modes of communication we utilize in our day to day interactions is our non-verbal, or body language. It is the mode of communication which ignites our “gut level” emotions and responses. Research has shown that acquiring an understanding of body language increases one’s ability to be successful […]

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Communication: Understanding the non-verbal art form of body language

Kurt Hurley asked: He, who knows, does not speak. He, who speaks, does not know.” -Lao Tzu Fundamentally, communication is expressed in verbal form. The conveyor, or he or she that is expressing, talks or writes while the recipient listens to or reads the transfer. However, there is another form of communication based on gestures […]

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Will The Next Generation Of Leaders Please Stand Up?

Todd A. Smith asked: When an assassin’s bullet ended the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, the Civil Rights Movement was at a crossroad. Many people in the movement did not have supreme confidence, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, in King’s successor and confidant, Rev. Ralph Abernathy and consequently many of his protests […]

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Gazumping, the Rate Dance, Multiple Occupancy & Community Title

U.d. Pemberton asked: GAZUMPING I am going to talk a little bit about gazumping. I was reminded of this because I just recently witnessed two different sets of people disappointed because someone else came in and offered full price on a property. This kind of buying is usually a good indication that gazumping is around […]

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How Verbal Variety Kills Comprehension

Philip Yaffe asked:  by Philip Yaffe As any teacher knows, saying something once is tantamount to not saying it at all. People may recognize an idea the first time it is presented, but they almost never assimilate it and make it their own until it is repeated. Nevertheless, in expository (non-fiction) writing, repetition seems to […]

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Teen Healthy Relationship

wangcan asked:   Relationship can play a major role in our live especially during the teen years ,However ,not all relationship are healthy.Sometimes we associate with people who may not have our best interests in mind,It is vital that you learn to recognize a healthy relationship from a harmful one. In order to stay in […]

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How to Become A Successful Leader

Paul Hata asked: When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don’t seem to be happening the way they’re supposed to be? You see people milling around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals remain just that – goals. Then maybe its […]

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An Effective Leader – Would You Like To Be One?

Regina Maniam asked: Have you felt the need for an effective leader in your work place? Have you felt frustrated that there are a lot of activities and yet nothing seems to get accomplished? Targets and objectives are forgotten. Is it then time for you to do something about it? It is quite typical for […]

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Why Wait For Things To Happen-Be The Leader And Make It Happen

Albert Alexander asked: When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don’t seem to be happening the way they’re supposed to be? You see people milling around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals remain just that, goals. Then maybe its time […]

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Getting Started With Autism Music Therapy

Rachel Evans asked: Studies and anecdotal evidence alike are clearly showing that therapy based on music can have a significant impact on reducing the symptoms of autism in children including undesirable autistic behaviors. Music therapy is a form of autism treatment based on carefully planned musical exercises and experiences. It is carefully evaluated before, during, […]