Who are you looking at?

By Stacey Hanke (Read about her here.)

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Have you ever had a conversation with someone whose eyes darted away from you? You might have wondered if they were looking at the stain on your shirt or a hair that was out of place. You probably began to focus on where they were looking rather than what they were saying.

You’d be surprised by the number of individuals I work with who believe they have good eye contact, when in reality they don’t lock eyes with their listeners long enough to create relationships. Relationships are important in business.

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On our website, WomensMedia you should read this: Add Confidence and Credibility to Your Presentations

or this: Seven Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

It may help to listen to Speak Up: Using Public Speaking to Further Your Career—How To Promote Yourself Without Bragging
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Improve Your Business Communication Skills

Early in my career I had a boss who was the king of the word but. His coaching sounded something like this: “You’re a strong team player, determined and driven, BUT what we need to work on is …” and “I appreciate your willingness to stay late last night, BUT …”

Every time he complimented me, the compliment would be followed by but. As a result, I stopped listening to what he said before the but and only paid attention to what came after.

Have you ever stopped to consider how many times you use the word but? I’m not saying you can never speak this word again. However, be careful of the context in which you use it. But and however can have negative connotations. For example, suppose you are in the boardroom with your team discussing how to improve sales. A team member says, “I’m really struggling in my territory because most of my clients have cut back on their budgets.” You respond, “I understand it hasn’t been easy, BUT we have a business to run and you need to increase sales.”

Your communication skills can be improved. Listen to my other recommendations, and your business will begin soaring toward success!

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On our website, WomensMedia you should read this: Communicating With Impact and Influence , or this: Be an Effective Listener!

It may help to listen to Powerful Communication For Women —How To Change “I Speak Like A Girl” to “I Know What I’m Talking About”
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Business Networking is Important

by Sharon Michaels (Read about her here.)

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Over the past 20-plus years, I’ve had the pleasure of starting several business networking groups. Some of these groups have proven to be more successful than others. Through trial and error, I’ve come up with a checklist of what I believe it takes to create a successful and productive networking group.

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Be sure to visit our site, WomensMedia to get Expert Advice for Business Women.

On our website, WomensMedia you should read this: Table-Talking Your Way to Networking or Be Visible — Connect!

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