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The following mentions can help you evaluate a person: It is rightly said “The closer they are, the warmer they are thinking of you. The farther away that someone is, the less they actually care of the situation or person”[/i] If you move slightly closer to them, do they move slightly further...

Stage fright or performance anxiety is the anxiety, fear, or persistent phobia which may be aroused in an individual by the requirement to perform in front of an audience, whether actually or potentially In the context of public speaking, this fear is termed glossophobia, one of the most common...

Talent drives performance. Talent management is the strategy. Leading organizations know that exceptional business performance is driven by superior talent. The knowledge age moved the basis of economic value to information assets through integrated communications and computer technology...

Negative threads are inevitable for large companies and are a threat to any company concerned about its public image. If someone is leaving negative comments about your company, respond. Be thankful and polite. Nothing escalates a negative comment into a full-bore flame war faster than an ‘Oh...

Cases study: 1 With the popularity of social media it's not uncommon to hear stories of strong brands caught in the midst of an online controversy. One brand victim includes Starbucks. Employees at a Miami Starbucks posted inappropriate photos of Starbucks customers online using the social...

Being tapped for a promotion is great for the ego. But problems can arise when you have to manage people who were your peer’s just days before. Be honest and straightforward. Don't think for a minute your employees can't sniff out a deceptive or dishonest speaker. Your credibility is always on...

A verbal contract is any contract which is expressed in words and is anyways quite a common definition of verbal contract. Whether a verbal agreement is an enforceable contract depends on the type of deal you’re talking about. Three types of agreements that usually always make the list of...

Acc to dictionary.com Situation ethics means - a view of ethics that deprecates general moral principles while emphasizing the source of moral judgments in the distinctive characters of specific situations. In theory, situation ethics does have an absolute norm this approach calls for the...

It is the prime responsibility of the organizations to take care of their employees and give them an opportunity to grow especially to those who are career conscious and deliver performance. Career development of employees is not a mere responsibility of organizations, rather it is their...

For a normal human being like you and me HR would sound as the primary purpose is to handle policy and payroll that is not the case for company leaders who understand the strategic value that HR contributes. It is crucial to set up a framework that ensures HR functions are executed consistently...

Glossophobia, is the fear of speaking in front of a group. One out of three people in the United States consider this their greatest fear even before death. Public speaking is like anything else - your attitude will determine how successful you will be. Symptoms of glossophobia can be grouped...

After a research found out that there are certain types of people which are well categories which are discussed as follows: Each personality type has a four-letter word acronym. The letters are: I, E, S, N, T, F, J, and P. I is Introversion E is Extraversion S is Sensing N in Intuition (I...

Where is your organization at in its life-cycle? Is it large or growing rapidly? As more people are added to an organization, employee communication needs and stresses increase exponentially. Joe, who used to do purchasing, inspection and warehousing on his own now needs to talk to three other...

The increase in popularity of social media sites over recent years has led to many new business opportunities. LinkedIn or Facebook page will often tell a recruiter a lot more than a traditional curriculum vitae, LinkedIn profiles will contain work history, qualifications etc. but also...

DISC helps you to improve your interpersonal communications and your business relationships. There are four basic behavioral styles, none of which is better or worse than any other. Each style has its own characteristic strengths and weaknesses. Your dominant style influences the way you act...

Leadership is a combination of inherited and acquired characteristics A leader is the one who Motivates others Defines vision Is willing to take challenges Enjoys accomplishing something noteworthy Posses’ energy and commitment Leaders are impatient, but constructively so. If they...

Live by the four Ps. P is Pre-plan - preplan every presentation. All professionals preplan–they don’t wing it! They don’t just get in front of a qualified decision maker and start talking. They know exactly where they are going and have their strategies and techniques planned out in advance. P...

Cost cutting, cost reduction, consolidation or cost management has become central planning topics in all competitive markets. The area that get focused when thought of cost cutting in the organization are The impact on core competence; The decreased speed of response to market demands...

How often do leadership training programs stress the importance of leaders recognizing and rewarding great work, fantastic attitudes, and an excellent work ethic in the people who work for them; but have you ever thought about how often those above you in leadership positions ever receive ANY...

It takes nothing more than changing the way you see the world. The bad news is it will also require you to work hard and take action. As an entrepreneur you are always looking for and taking advantage of new angles and opportunities. Chances are those great ideas you have bouncing around your...