During periods of change, we sometimes think too far ahead. If we allow ourselves to get caught up in “what if” thoughts, we lose track of today. Take on the changes one day at a time, and the process seems…

As managers, the ability to use win-win negotiation skills can make all the difference in negotiating success. Likewise, it can be essential when influencing coworkers and facilitating constructive, positive relationships. Here are 6 things that managers should think about when…

Team building is something of a catch phrase today, where many new businesses and established organizations participate. Their team members, employees, or sometimes the entire staff, take part in workshops that offer a wide variety of activities and programs designed…

Negotiating is the process of attempting to agree on a solution. Compromising, or settling on a mutually agreeable solution, is the result of successful negotiations. Compromise is all about being flexible. It means being able to generate alternate solutions when…

Dale Carnegie Principle #30  from bestselling book How to Win Friends and Influence People and featured The Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication and Human Relations  – Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest Watch a YouTube Video on the importance…

Dale Carnegie Principle #28  from bestselling book How to Win Friends and Influence People and featured The Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication and Human Relations  – Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to Watch a YouTube Video on the importance…

Dale Carnegie Principle #27  from bestselling book How to Win Friends and Influence People and featured The Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication and Human Relations  – Praise the slighest improvement and praise every improvement.  Be “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.”…

Dale Carnegie Principle #26  from bestselling book How to Win Friends and Influence People and featured The Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication and Human Relations  – Let The Other Person Save Face Watch a YouTube Video on the importance in business to — Let the other…

Dale Carnegie Principle #25  from bestselling book How to Win Friends and Influence People and featured The Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication and Human Relations  – Ask Questions Instead of Giving Direct Orders Watch a YouTube Video on the importance in business to — Ask…

Dale Carnegie Principle #24  from bestselling book How to Win Friends and Influence People and featured The Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communication and Human Relations  – Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person Watch a YouTube Video on the importance in…