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Article Check - The 12 Blocks to Listening
What Color is Your Marketing and What is It Saying?
Do you have any idea what role color plays in your marketing efforts? And if so, do you know what message your marketing efforts are conveying with the colors you use? Let me tell you that the colors you use in your marketing efforts – your brochures, business cards, letterhead, signage, office interiors, and more – play a very important role in motivating people. The colors speak loudly and clearly, so I believe it is in our best interest to learn what the colors convey in our marketing.The importance of color because of its “hidden language” is well known. I witnessed this firsthand several years ago when I was asked to and agreed to participate in a study being conducted by the Harvard Business School. I was one of a selected number of executives to be interviewed and asked many questions about color and emotions about color. Major corporations that produced consumer products sponsored the research. We were not told the specific sponsors.Colors
to listen when you are rehearsing what to say. Your whole attention is on the preparation and crafting of your next comment. You have to look interested, but your mind is going a mile a minute because you have got a story to tell, or a point to make. Some people rehearse whole chains of responses: “First I will say, then he will say, then I will say,” and so on.Do you have any idea what role color plays in your marketing efforts? And if so, do you know what message your marketing efforts are conveying with the colors you use? Let me tell you that the colors you use in your marketing efforts – your brochures, business cards, letterhead, signage, office interiors, and more – play a very important role in motivating people. The colors speak loudly and clearly, so I believe it is in our best interest to learn what the colors convey in our marketing.The importance of color because of its “hidden language” is well known. I witnessed this firsthand several years ago when I was asked to and agreed to participate in a study being conducted by the Harvard Business School. I was one of a selected number of executives to be interviewed and asked many questions about color and emotions about color. Major corporations that produced consumer products sponsored the research. We were not told the specific sponsors.Colors
4. Filtering When you filter, you listen
7 Job Interview Tips To Get Your Dream Job
Before going for a job interview, it is important to prepare for it. I know it sounds obvious but you have no idea how many job applicants do not do any homework in regards to the company they are applying for. Here are 7 job interview tips that you should take into consideration when you are applying for your next job.1. Know YourselfIt is important that you know your strengths and weakness as your potential employer will likely ask you this question. Also your current skill sets and character traits and think about how you can add value to the company.2. Know the companyYou should find out as much information you can about the company you are applying. Interviewers like job applicants who take an initative to find out more about their company. You can research online, check company brochures or do some research at the local library for more information.3. Your Job HistoryPrepare your work experien
There are twelve blocks to listening. You will find that some are old favorites that you use over and over. Others are held in reserve for certain types of people or situations. Everyone uses listening blocks, so you should not worry if a lot of blocks are familiar. This is an opportunity to become more aware of your blocks at the time you actually use them.Before going for a job interview, it is important to prepare for it. I know it sounds obvious but you have no idea how many job applicants do not do any homework in regards to the company they are applying for. Here are 7 job interview tips that you should take into consideration when you are applying for your next job.1. Know YourselfIt is important that you know your strengths and weakness as your potential employer will likely ask you this question. Also your current skill sets and character traits and think about how you can add value to the company.2. Know the companyYou should find out as much information you can about the company you are applying. Interviewers like job applicants who take an initative to find out more about their company. You can research online, check company brochures or do some research at the local library for more information.3. Your Job HistoryPrepare your work experien
1. Comparing Comparing makes it hard to listen because you are always trying to assess who is smarter, more competent, and more emotionally healthy – whether it is you or the other person. Some people focus on who has suffered more, who is a bigger victim. While someone is talking, you think to yourself: “Could I do it that well? Hey, my kids are so much brighter.” You cannot let much in because you are too busy seeing if you measure up.
2. Mind Reading The mind reader does not pay much attention to what people say. In fact, he often distrusts it. He is trying to figure out what the other person is really thinking and feeling. “She says she wants to go to the show, but I’ll bet she is tired and wants to relax. She might be resentful if I pushed her when she doesn’t want to go.” The mind reader pays less attention to words than to intonations and subtle cues in an effort to see through to the truth.
If you are a mind reader, you probably make assumptions about how people react to you. “I bet he is looking at my lousy skin ... She thinks I’m stupid ... She is turned off by my shyness.” These notions are born of intuition, hunches, and vague misgivings, but have little to do with what the person actually says to you.
3. Rehearsing You do not have time to listen when you are rehearsing what to say. Your whole attention is on the preparation and crafting of your next comment. You have to look interested, but your mind is going a mile a minute because you have got a story to tell, or a point to make. Some people rehearse whole chains of responses: “First I will say, then he will say, then I will say,” and so on.
4. Filtering When you filter, you listen
International Franchising
Franchising has gone international in various sectors. The world seems to be getting smaller as more and more companies scan the globe to put up franchise operations. The international franchise market has expanded to a large extent during the past few years. Countries throughout the world seem to be participating in the growth of industries that was previously specific to a particular country only.Some of the major industries are food, electronics, and automobiles, which have shown a rapid growth through franchising worldwide. International franchising allows the companies to infiltrate countries by introducing the product in the country in franchises.Starting an international franchise can be very difficult and require extensive research in that market that might take years to finish. The company must ensure that raw materials and other requisites can be found in the country itself as it is cost effective.Certain legalities concerning the leasing
n because you are always trying to assess who is smarter, more competent, and more emotionally healthy – whether it is you or the other person. Some people focus on who has suffered more, who is a bigger victim. While someone is talking, you think to yourself: “Could I do it that well? Hey, my kids are so much brighter.” You cannot let much in because you are too busy seeing if you measure up.Franchising has gone international in various sectors. The world seems to be getting smaller as more and more companies scan the globe to put up franchise operations. The international franchise market has expanded to a large extent during the past few years. Countries throughout the world seem to be participating in the growth of industries that was previously specific to a particular country only.Some of the major industries are food, electronics, and automobiles, which have shown a rapid growth through franchising worldwide. International franchising allows the companies to infiltrate countries by introducing the product in the country in franchises.Starting an international franchise can be very difficult and require extensive research in that market that might take years to finish. The company must ensure that raw materials and other requisites can be found in the country itself as it is cost effective.Certain legalities concerning the leasing
2. Mind Reading The mind reader does not pay much attention to what people say. In fact, he often distrusts it. He is trying to figure out what the other person is really thinking and feeling. “She says she wants to go to the show, but I’ll bet she is tired and wants to relax. She might be resentful if I pushed her when she doesn’t want to go.” The mind reader pays less attention to words than to intonations and subtle cues in an effort to see through to the truth.
If you are a mind reader, you probably make assumptions about how people react to you. “I bet he is looking at my lousy skin ... She thinks I’m stupid ... She is turned off by my shyness.” These notions are born of intuition, hunches, and vague misgivings, but have little to do with what the person actually says to you.
3. Rehearsing You do not have time to listen when you are rehearsing what to say. Your whole attention is on the preparation and crafting of your next comment. You have to look interested, but your mind is going a mile a minute because you have got a story to tell, or a point to make. Some people rehearse whole chains of responses: “First I will say, then he will say, then I will say,” and so on.
4. Filtering When you filter, you listen
Office Furniture Needed in Every Office
You just received a new job, and your boss has given you an opportunity of a lifetime - you will be able to choose the office furniture for your office. However you have never had this opportunity before, so you are not quite sure what all you will need. Here is a look at office furniture that is needed in every office.Desk. The most important piece of office furniture in your office is your desk. When picking out a desk, some things that need to be considered are size, functionality, and composition. Size is very important, because you need to have enough desk space to allow you to do your work effectively, but the desk also has to fit nicely in your office. The functionality of the desk would include a keyboard drawer, a cabinet for a computer, drawers for filing, a hutch for books, etc. The composition of the desk is also very important, because you want something that is going to last and not look worn out in six months.Desk Chair. If your des
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The mind reader does not pay much attention to what people say. In fact, he often distrusts it. He is trying to figure out what the other person is really thinking and feeling. “She says she wants to go to the show, but I’ll bet she is tired and wants to relax. She might be resentful if I pushed her when she doesn’t want to go.” The mind reader pays less attention to words than to intonations and subtle cues in an effort to see through to the truth.You just received a new job, and your boss has given you an opportunity of a lifetime - you will be able to choose the office furniture for your office. However you have never had this opportunity before, so you are not quite sure what all you will need. Here is a look at office furniture that is needed in every office.Desk. The most important piece of office furniture in your office is your desk. When picking out a desk, some things that need to be considered are size, functionality, and composition. Size is very important, because you need to have enough desk space to allow you to do your work effectively, but the desk also has to fit nicely in your office. The functionality of the desk would include a keyboard drawer, a cabinet for a computer, drawers for filing, a hutch for books, etc. The composition of the desk is also very important, because you want something that is going to last and not look worn out in six months.Desk Chair. If your des
If you are a mind reader, you probably make assumptions about how people react to you. “I bet he is looking at my lousy skin ... She thinks I’m stupid ... She is turned off by my shyness.” These notions are born of intuition, hunches, and vague misgivings, but have little to do with what the person actually says to you.
3. Rehearsing You do not have time to listen when you are rehearsing what to say. Your whole attention is on the preparation and crafting of your next comment. You have to look interested, but your mind is going a mile a minute because you have got a story to tell, or a point to make. Some people rehearse whole chains of responses: “First I will say, then he will say, then I will say,” and so on.
4. Filtering When you filter, you listen
Top 5 Ways to Create Job Security
A 5 POINT STRATEGY FOR ENSURING YOUR JOB SECURITYThink Job Security is a thing of the past? Think again. While it may be true that no one is exempt from a downsizing, layoff, or unexpected re-organization in today’s economic climate, that doesn’t have to mean you have no job security. Today’s workers simply need to redefine what job security really is given the competitive environment we live in, and where security comes from. You can (and should) have a sense of job security, but it won’t come from your employer. You must give it to yourself. Your number one priority, if you wish to have career longevity and fulfillment, is to remain highly employable. Here’s a proven 5 point strategy to ensure you have security in an uncertain job economy.1. Under-promise, over-deliver 2. Nurture Your Network 3. Invest in Your Competence 4. Have a Plan B and Plan C Ready to Execute 5. Build Your ReservesUNDER PROMISE and OVER DELIVER
an effort to see through to the truth.A 5 POINT STRATEGY FOR ENSURING YOUR JOB SECURITYThink Job Security is a thing of the past? Think again. While it may be true that no one is exempt from a downsizing, layoff, or unexpected re-organization in today’s economic climate, that doesn’t have to mean you have no job security. Today’s workers simply need to redefine what job security really is given the competitive environment we live in, and where security comes from. You can (and should) have a sense of job security, but it won’t come from your employer. You must give it to yourself. Your number one priority, if you wish to have career longevity and fulfillment, is to remain highly employable. Here’s a proven 5 point strategy to ensure you have security in an uncertain job economy.1. Under-promise, over-deliver 2. Nurture Your Network 3. Invest in Your Competence 4. Have a Plan B and Plan C Ready to Execute 5. Build Your ReservesUNDER PROMISE and OVER DELIVER
If you are a mind reader, you probably make assumptions about how people react to you. “I bet he is looking at my lousy skin ... She thinks I’m stupid ... She is turned off by my shyness.” These notions are born of intuition, hunches, and vague misgivings, but have little to do with what the person actually says to you.
3. Rehearsing You do not have time to listen when you are rehearsing what to say. Your whole attention is on the preparation and crafting of your next comment. You have to look interested, but your mind is going a mile a minute because you have got a story to tell, or a point to make. Some people rehearse whole chains of responses: “First I will say, then he will say, then I will say,” and so on.
4. Filtering When you filter, you listen
Change Management: No More Fear Of Change
Personal and/or organizational change often is met by stiff resistance. Such resistance is however thought of something that is desirable to those who are resisting it.As such the instigators of the change itself then find themselves having to use considerable effort and/or ingenuity to affect others to make the required change. This strategy not only takes tremendous energy but is also, in my view, misguided from the start.The greatest impediment to any change is the "fear of change" itself. Now because many "think" that this is a normal human emotion that needs to be "overcome" in a manner of speaking, then this is the tack that many change management consultants find themselves taking. That is they put energy into trying to "overcome" it.I would like to suggest another way. Why not simply eradicate it, i.e. the fear of change, once and for all?Is this even possible? Well it is if you address what I refer to as the "anchoring beliefs" that
to listen when you are rehearsing what to say. Your whole attention is on the preparation and crafting of your next comment. You have to look interested, but your mind is going a mile a minute because you have got a story to tell, or a point to make. Some people rehearse whole chains of responses: “First I will say, then he will say, then I will say,” and so on.Personal and/or organizational change often is met by stiff resistance. Such resistance is however thought of something that is desirable to those who are resisting it.As such the instigators of the change itself then find themselves having to use considerable effort and/or ingenuity to affect others to make the required change. This strategy not only takes tremendous energy but is also, in my view, misguided from the start.The greatest impediment to any change is the "fear of change" itself. Now because many "think" that this is a normal human emotion that needs to be "overcome" in a manner of speaking, then this is the tack that many change management consultants find themselves taking. That is they put energy into trying to "overcome" it.I would like to suggest another way. Why not simply eradicate it, i.e. the fear of change, once and for all?Is this even possible? Well it is if you address what I refer to as the "anchoring beliefs" that
4. Filtering When you filter, you listen to some things and not to others. You pay only enough attention to see if somebody’s angry, or unhappy, or if you are in emotional danger. Once assured that the communication contains none of those things, you let your mind wander. One woman listens just enough to her son to learn whether he is fighting again at school. Relieved to hear he is not, she begins thinking about her shopping list. A young man quickly ascertains what kind of mood his girlfriend is in. If she seems happy as she describes her day, his thoughts begin wandering.
Another way people filter is simply to avoid hearing certain things--particularly anything threatening, negative, critical, or unpleasant. It is as if the words were never said: You simply have no memory of them.
5. Judging Negative labels have enormous power. If you prejudge someone as stupid or nuts or unqualified, you do not pay much attention to what they say. You have already written them off. Hastily judging a statement as immoral, hypocritical, fascist, or crazy means you have ceased to listen and have begun a “knee-jerk” reaction. A basic rule of listening is that judgments should only be made after you have heard and evaluated the content of the message.
6. Dreaming You are half-listening, and something the person says suddenly triggers a chain of private associations. Your neighbor says she’s been laid off, and in a flash you are back to the scene where you got fired for playing hearts on those long coffee breaks. Hearts is a great game, and there have been many great nights of playing the game. And you are gone, only to return a few minutes later as your neighbor says, “I knew
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