Before you ask your boss for a managerial level promotion, it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about whether or not you are management material. The fact that you are an outstanding employee does not mean that you will like being a manager, or that you have the skills necessary to become a…
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Tie Your Topic to the Vital Interests of Your Audience
Dale Carnegie knew that the most effective way to open a presentation or public speech is to go straight to the personal interests of the audience. It is the most assured way to get attention, as we are mightily interested in the things that touch us significantly. In his book, “How to Develop Self Confidence…
Six Financial Survival Tips for College Graduates
If you are a recent college graduate, you can be fairly optimistic about your future as you leave campus and head out into the real world. No one ever says life on your own will be easy, but post-graduate financial security can be a reality. These six tips from your friends at Dale Carnegie Training…
5 Tips For Leading Change Without Authority
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 less overwhelming. Here are five tips for making that happen from your friends at Dale…