As great a speaker as he was, Lincoln felt shy for the few opening moments of his many speeches. His law partner, William Herndon, said, “At first he was very awkward, and it seemed a real labor to adjust himself to his surroundings. He struggled for a time under a feeling of apparent diffidence...
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Here are some interesting stories in the news that should be of interest to forward-thinking residents of the Baltimore area from your friends at Dale Carnegie Training of Maryland and the DC Metro Area… Employers weed out job candidates with off-the-wall questions You walk into a job interview prepared to be grilled about your...
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Dr. Joe Vitale, author of numerous books including Buying Trances: A New Psychology of Sales and Marketing, was a keynote speaker at a seminar I attended a few years ago in Delray Beach, FL. During his talk, Joe told an interesting story that reinforces a principle he has longed believed in—Money Loves Speed. Essentially,...
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The ability to think creatively is one of the biggest differences between people who are wealthy and those who never seem to amass any significant wealth. Is this because wealthy people were born with a higher degree of creativity? In some cases, of course, this could be true—Walt Disney immediately comes to mind. But...
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What happens when you gain new responsibilities at work? Sometimes it is very difficult to organize your time in such a way that you continue to complete your previous tasks and manage to complete your new responsibilities. If you are the type of person that likes to complete things right away, this can cause...
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One of the most common types of business communication is presenting to persuade. From sales representatives persuading customers, to mid-level managers persuading workers and upper management, we spend almost every business day involved in some form of persuasive communication. No matter our role, improving our ability to persuade others is vital to our career...
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Procrastination exists among all of us. But, how people deal with procrastination and let it affect their day-to-day life—at home, at the office, with friendships and relationships—is a completely different thing. One of the best ways to kill procrastination is by setting goals to help you accomplish and manage the things you need to...
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Have you written your holiday thank you cards yet? If not, it’s time to get moving on them! Writing a sincere thank you note is one of the professional skills that can make a lasting favorable impression. People like being appreciated. One of Dale Carnegie’s fundamental human relation principles is “Give honest, sincere appreciation.”...
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How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age is not just a great leadership and management read because it is Dale Carnegie; it is a great read because of its common sense. The speed of information today is instantaneous. A tweet, blog comment, or Facebook post can make you a celebrity...
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Job burnout—especially prone during this time of the year—is the workforce equivalent of the marathon runner who has gassed out. Naturally, this could lead to huge productivity problems within your business. Symptoms tend to manifest as anxiousness, noticeable tiredness, inability to focus and a short temper. Obviously, none of these are conducive to a...
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