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Relationships aren’t one-sided. Well, obviously. Yet time and time again, we fall into this pit of self-centeredness. We think that relationships are outlets for ourselves –and merely ourselves. In the context of managing our relationships, selfishness and apathy towards others is a poison that shackles our ability to progress and grow with others. Managing [...]
Continue reading...12. April 2013
Relationships rarely mimic each other. We may not actively realize it, but each relationship serves a specific purpose in our lives –and this isn’t meant to be some profound statement. We simply partition our interactions into categories that fit our interest. One person is the go-to friend when it comes to your favorite sport, another [...]
Continue reading...10. April 2013
As we discussed earlier, there are two primary signs that show the makings of a bad, unsatisfying relationship. Yet, there are many other characteristics that can detract from a fulfilling relationship. They aren’t necessarily “bad” but rather they may prove to frustrate the parties in a relationship; as always, it is largely dependent on the [...]
Continue reading...4. April 2013
To paraphrase Scott Adams in his book The Dilbert Principle – A Cubicle’s-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions- fire all the jerks. Sometimes it isn’t you, it’s them. Naturally, the response to that would be “But can’t we carve out the path of a relationship? Why give up so [...]
Continue reading...3. April 2013
…but doesn’t it happen naturally? We surround ourselves with relationships of all kinds, yet are we conscious of the way our interactions carve out these relationships? Maintaining relationships isn’t something we actively do; we just do it. Yet, if we took time to analyze the way we talk and act, we would realize that there’s [...]
Continue reading...1. April 2013
In the past few articles we’ve been discussing, in theory, how to master the art of persuasion. Now it’s time to move on and take tangible steps to get better. Here’s how. Preparation for Persuasion 1) Derive From Others Good substance sparks good style. When you are confident about your material, naturally you [...]
Continue reading...29. March 2013
As with many things in life, leadership is in a state of flux. It has never been an easy concept to master. Just when we think we have things under control, we realize that we simply don’t. Such is the nature of business and its relationship with those who lead it. While there will [...]
Continue reading...28. March 2013
Sometimes your job is to convince others. Sometimes your job is to convince others not to be convinced by others. Intentionally confusing? Certainly. Getting backlash in the online sphere is inevitable. Sooner or later, you’re going to say something that ticks someone off, and that someone’s going to leave a nasty comment or point [...]
Continue reading...27. March 2013
It’s not a pretty reality, but people often label your thoughts by the first few lines that come out of your mouth (or the first few lines you type). Opening lines are the determining factors of how hard it is to sell the rest of your speech. Start bad and it’s an uphill battle to [...]
Continue reading...26. March 2013
Logic may convince, but emotions serve to inspire. At a superficial level, persuasion merely gives a good reason to do something. True persuasion, however, makes you want to do something (and sometimes, without a reason to boot). Emotion and logic must coexist as one. Getting an Emotional Response 1) Say something relevant [...]
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15. April 2013
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