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Non Standard Leadership Techniques

Encouragement

Ruth Mitchell asked: It’s odd really to think that some people don’t thrive on encouragement. But in my dealings with artists and the rest of the world, I have found that some people appreciate encouragement, some are skeptical of it, and a few are downright intimidated by encouragement as if you are manipulating them. In […]

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Stop Killing Your Book Dream With Lack of Focus

Earma Brown asked: Do you fear your dream of writing a book is doomed to die inside you? May I be honest? It may, if you don’t focus and get it done. With the right focus and knowledge, you can easily write your significant message into a book. Read this article and fuel the flame […]

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Feedback and Rewards

How Showing a Little Appreciation Motivates Employees

Martin Haworth asked: There are a whole load of resources you can find on ‘motivation’. Books, tapes, internet etc. Yet it need not be so complicated… Recently, I had the opportunity to show appreciation to someone. I was really surprised to hear back from her the following, “Are you being sarcastic?” It turned out that […]

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Verbal Communication Skill Secrets for Success at Work and at Home

Peter Murphy asked: To be able to communicate verbally, even if that “verbal” is with sign language for people who are hearing impaired, is vitally important. Without good verbal communication skill, getting by in life would be virtually impossible. Every day, in so many ways, we use those skills. When you go into work, verbal […]