Laurie Wilhelm
Laurie Wilhelm is the author of the Express Yourself to Success. This eBook and website are designed to help you achieve success more quickly by using strong verbal communications skills. Achieve your success by working with others through improved social and interpersonal skills, public speaking, networking, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Find out how you can give your career a boost by going to www.expressyourselftosuccess.com.
Articles by this Author
How Can You Improve Your Social Skills?
- By Laurie Wilhelm
- Published 07/29/2008
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One common suggestion that is recommended for improving social skills is to practice. Practice meeting other people, going to social events, joining clubs, taking classes or practice being with different people in various situations. But practice what? Going to social events are the places to practice. Knowing how to interact while you're there is what to practice.
The Art of Poor Listening
- By Laurie Wilhelm
- Published 07/23/2008
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Poor listening is an art. Fortunately, it's a talent that's easy to master. It takes little effort and if you're really good at it, you'll be able to quickly tune out the speaker or, better yet, get him to stop talking so that you can start. Here are five key ways to be an exemplary bad listener.
Four Common Myths About Social Skills
- By Laurie Wilhelm
- Published 06/11/2008
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Many people misunderstand what social skills are - and what they're not. Here's a quick look at a few common myths and some information on what social skills really are.
Five Tips to Help You Improve Your Social Skills
- By Laurie Wilhelm
- Published 06/10/2008
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The expression "the total is greater than the sum of its parts" resonates loudly with respect to social skills. Knowing what to say and how to act are basic social skills that anyone can learn. Techniques and methods are available to develop all social skills. Here are five tips on how to learn and integrate social skills into your daily life.
Simple Technique for Approaching Conflict Resolution
- By Laurie Wilhelm
- Published 03/17/2008
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Conflicts are a normal part of life. We interact with so many different people, in different situations that we're bound to run into difficulties. When you negotiate to secure your wants and take into account the wants of your counterpart, he will be more likely to work with you and help you achieve your goals. At the same time, he's less likely to feel defensive, aggressive or confrontational.
What Are Good Non-Verbal Social Skills?
- By Laurie Wilhelm
- Published 03/13/2008
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Good social skills are key to getting along with others. They're not about conforming, but having a healthy respect for others. They encompass a wide variety of verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Fortunately, they can be learned and you can reap the benefits in your career and personal life. Here are three basic non-verbal tips for improving interpersonal interactions.
Ten Benefits to Maintaining Good Relationships
- By Laurie Wilhelm
- Published 03/1/2008
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Strong positive relationships are essential to achieving our success. We're in almost constant contact with others and we should make every contact an opportunity to strengthen our social skills and reinforce our relationships.