It is important to get team members to talk. What limits interaction is when we remind people that we don’t have money in the budget or that we tried that once and it didn’t work.
Good meeting participants know how to get participation. They say the right things in the right ways to invite […]
Sometimes we don’t feel like participating in team meetings. At times we feel ignored or inadequate. This is what I think, if we are going to be attending a team meeting, we may as well participate.
There are four key components to actively participating on teams. The first one is to maintain or enhance the self-esteem […]
We need a healthy self-concept and a positive self-esteem. However, all of us have areas of our lives we could improve.
Your self-concept is what you believe about yourself. It is your image of who you are. It’s your feelings and thoughts about your strengths and weaknesses. Your self-concept is your thoughts and feelings about your […]
Most influential people exude an aura that shows they deserve attention and respect. A few simple strategies can help command positive regard.
Stay current. Stay on top of current events. To be perceived as intelligent, a person must have something intelligent to say. Read, read, read. Read trade journals, relevant newsletters, magazines and the local and […]
There are several strategies you can implement that influence others. Finding a copy of the mission statement or value statement would be a good start.
Use facts and data to make logical and rational presentations of ideas. Solid reasoning is persuasive.
Use flattery, create goodwill, act humbly, and be friendly long before you make a request. Friendliness […]