Dale Carnegie knew that approaching someone with praise and honest appreciation was a sure way to avoid a confrontation. In his legendary book, “How To Win Friends and Influence People,” he tells the story of Dorothy Day of Garden City, Long Island: Mrs. Day was to give a luncheon to a small group of friends….
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How to Open a Talk
Dale Carnegie once asked Dr. Lynn Harold Hough, formerly president of Northwestern University, what was the most important fact that his long experience as a speaker had taught him. After pondering for a minute, he replied, “To get an arresting opening, something that will seize the attention immediately.” Dr. Hough planned in advance almost the…
Forget Trying to be Someone You’re Not
Don’t waste a second worrying because you’re not like someone else you admire—you’re not supposed to be him or her! You are something new in this world, and never before since the beginning of time, has there ever been anybody exactly like you; and never again throughout all the ages to come will there ever…
For Career Success in Today’s Tough Economy Learn the G.L.O.W. Method
(ARA) – Good is just not good enough for many employers today. As companies look to do more with less, hiring managers are drawn to those job candidates who stand out from the crowd and clearly illustrate the value they bring to an organization. If current employment trends didn’t make landing your dream job tough…