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Help Me Communicate March 15 2019 Intro to the release of part 1 of module 6 in CONTACT

Apr 03, 2019
 

Welcome to Help Me Communicate.

This week I’m introducing the release the 16th video in the new multi-media and animated CONTACT Communications Program for Becoming a Great Communicator and Leader.  

The 2nd “C” in CONTACT Stands for Common Ground — Find it. Finding common ground is key to great communicating and leading. Learn the 1st 2 steps in finding common ground in today’s CONTACT video.

When you learn to find common ground quickly, you’ll become a great communicator.

If you want to be a great communicator and leader in sensitive, crucial and corrective conversations, you’ll also have to be really good at getting people into a “yes” frame of mind.  The Finding Common ground Module of CONTACT shows you how.   

Do you want to have a positive effect on those you work with, live with and play with? Become a great communicator and leader in all aspects of your life using the CONTACT system. When you do,...

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Help Me Communicate Feb 20 2019 Introduction to CONTACT Module 5 Affirm and Clarify

Mar 15, 2019
 

Hi All, I’m Mike

Welcome to Help Me Communicate.

This week I’m introducing the release the 15th video in the new multi-media and animated CONTACT Communications Program for Becoming a Great Communicator and Leader.  

Learn 3 techniques for Reflective listening in this part of CONTACT to help you effectively Affirm and Clarify what the other person is saying and meaning. ‘A’ in CONTACT stands for Affirm and clarify to make sure your interpretation is right. Use reflective listening. Learn 3 techniques for reflective listening.  

When you learn to be a great questioner and listener, you’ll become a great communicator in sensitive, crucial and corrective conversations.

Do you want to have a positive effect on those you work with, live with and play with? Become a great communicator using the CONTACT system. When you do, you will attract more successes in every aspect of your life.

You’ll naturally be using these techniques at times...

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Help Me Communicate Feb 13, 2019. Intro to Module 4 in CONTACT. Active listening.

Feb 20, 2019
 

Hi All, I’m Mike

Welcome to Help Me Communicate.

This week I’m introducing the release the 14th video in the new multi-media and animated CONTACT Communications Program for Becoming a Great Communicator and Leader.  

Learn 17 tips for active listening in this module 4 of the CONTACT Communications Program. ‘T’ in CONTACT stands for Tune in and actively listen. Learn to do it effectively in important, sensitive or corrective conversations.

You’ll naturally be using many of these tips already. But when emotions run deep, the stakes are high and the conversation is important, we can be off balance and our good skills can go out the window. It takes awareness, know how, discipline and effort to get back on track in a crucial conversation and it’s good to have the lists for reminders.

If you want to be a great communicator and leader in sensitive, crucial and corrective conversations, you’ll have to become a good listener to truly make...

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Help Me Communicate Jan 24 2019 Intro to Module 3 in CONTACT

Feb 13, 2019
 

Hi All, I’m Mike

Welcome to Help Me Communicate.

This week I’m introducing the release the 13th video in the new multi-media and animated CONTACT Communications Program for Becoming a Great Communicator and Leader.  

Learn about the Power of Asking and why it’s so important to effective communications, in module 3 of the CONTACT Communications Program for becoming a great communicator and leader.

‘N’ in CONTACT stands for Notice the other person, step 3 in CONTACT.  It fits right into Stephen Coveys rule to Seek first to understand, then to be understood. How do you do it authentically and effectively?

If you want to be a great communicator and leader in sensitive, crucial and corrective conversations, you’ll have to become a good questioner to truly make the other person feel like you’re interested in them.  That you notice them and care.   

Questions are key to navigating important conversations.  

Do you...

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Help Me Communicate. Intro to 11 tips for Voice tone and talk speed. Jan 16, 2019

Jan 24, 2019
 

Hi All, I’m Mike

Welcome to Help Me Communicate.

This week I’m introducing the release the 12th video in the new multi-media and animated CONTACT Communications Program for Becoming a Great Communicator and Leader.  

Learn 11 tips for effective voice tone and talking speed today. Voice tone and talk speed are keys to effective communicating.

Tone easily changes the meaning of statements and questions.

Talking speed affect your listeners interest and comprehension.   

Be aware of them and control them if you want to be a great communicator and leader in sensitive, crucial and corrective conversations. 

Words are key. Voice tone and speed can drastically alter how those effective words are communicated and interpreted. 

We can use wise word choice and still screw up our communications with the wrong body language, facial expression and voice tone and talk speed. Last week I shared the video on body language and facial expression. Do a review...

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Help Me Communicate Introduction to CONTACT Voice tone and Talk Speed Mod 2 Part 8

Jan 16, 2019
 

Hi all Happy new year.

I’m Mike

Welcome to Help Me Communicate.

This week I’m introducing the release the 11th video in the new multi-media and animated CONTACT Communications Program for Becoming a Great Communicator and Leader.  

Learn 10 tips for positive and effective body language and facial expression. Body language and facial expression are keys to effective communicating and some claim it makes up over 70% of communications. 

Be aware of it and control it if you want to be a great communicator and leader in sensitive, crucial and corrective conversations. 

We’ve gone through 7 parts of outing yourself wisely using effective word choice. Words are key. Body language and facial expression can drastically alter how those effective words are communicated and interpreted. 

That’s why people say body language, facial esxpressiona nd voice tone make up 70% of communications. Because they change definitions of our words. 

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Help Me Communicate. Introduction to mod 2 Part 7 of CONTACT. 2 Mistakes to Avoid

Jan 02, 2019
 

Hi all Merry Christmas and happy holiday season,

Welcome to Help Me Communicate.

This week I’m introducing the release the 10th video in the new multi-media and animated CONTACT Communications Program for Becoming a Great Communicator and Leader.  

2 common mistakes to avoid if you want to be a great communicator in sensitive, crucial or corrective conversations. 

As we move through this holiday season, communication can be tough with family members at get together’s.

There’s 2 common mistakes people make when communicating especially in sensitive crucial or corrective situations. See if you can stop doing them this holiday season.

When you learn to be a great communicator in sensitive, crucial and corrective conversations, you will be a positive influence on others and be seen as a good  co-worker, friend, and family member. You will have a positive effect on those you work with, live with and visit and you will attract more successes in your...

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Introduction to 8 transition words and phrases NOT to use. CONTACT

Dec 19, 2018
 

This week is an Introduction to the next part of Module 2, part 6 of Out Yourself Wisely in the CONTACT Program — I share the 8 words and phrases NOT to use in sensitive, important or corrective conversations so you become a better friend, spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, relative or leader.

When you avoid the 8 words and phrases in crucial and important conversations, you relationship become more healthy and functional. As a result you get to live in more peace of mind.

That’s what good communicating does. Gives us more peace of mind and healthier relationships.  Good communicating helps us get the job we want. Helps us become better leaders and takes down roadblocks.

If you’re having any of these challenges, becoming a better communicator will help you.

Having conflicts with people at work. Customers, co-workers, etc.  

Fighting with kids, spouse, friends or other people important in your life.

Having a hard time finding a job.

Having a hard...

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Introduction to The Science of Emotions and Feelings

Dec 05, 2018
 

This week is an Introduction to the next section of Out Yourself Wisely in the CONTACT Program — The Science of Emotions and Feelings.  Do you want to be a great communicator and leader?

This video will help you better understand emotions and feelings so you can control your spiked emotions and engage others easier.

I want to help you prevent emotional roadblocks to effective communicating, building healthy relationships and living in Peace of Mind. With more understanding of emotions and feelings your ability to control those unwanted emotions and choose your feelings will make you a better friend, spouse, brother, sister, father, mother or leader.

Over the next couple months I’m making a new online multi media, animated CONTACT Communications program. I’m releasing a new video weekly that is part of the program. It’s free as I build the program. Take advantage.

Once it’s complete, it will be a paid product at SuccessToolChest.com offered with a...

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The 26 hidden Enemies in the Jungle of Life

Dec 05, 2018

This is the list of the 26 Enemies in the Jungle of Life.  Napoleon Hill listed them in his last book 'Grow Rich with Peace of Mind'. 

In our journey to live a peaceful and fulfilling life, we are passing through our individual jungle of life and working at defeating these 26 enemies. 

The closer we get to conquering them all, the more peace we feel and the richer we become.

Most of these are negative emotions we struggle to shift. Some are negative thought patterns, and ways of doing things, that trigger negative emotions in ourselves and others. 

Watch the Science of Emotions and Feelings top better understand how they work.

Watch the entire CONTACT Communications  Program for becoming a great communicator and leader, to learn ways to control your negative emotion and be more positive in your communication with self and others. 

 

  1. FEAR
  2. GREED
  3. INTOLERANCE
  4. EGOTISM
  5. CRUELTY
  6. MERCILESSNESS
  7. INJUSTICE
  8. SLANDER
  9. LUST
  10. ANGER
  11. HATRED
  12. JEALOUSY
  13. IMPATIENCE
  14. ...
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