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Issue 31 | August 07

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Top Tips - Boost your Listening Skills The best communicators are the best listeners. Here are 12 of the common barriers to effective listening. How many do you practice regularly? Comparing - yourself to the speaker and your experience/knowledge etc. with theirs. Mind Reading - trying to figure out what the speaker really means, rather than listening to what they are actually saying. Rehearsing – in your own mind what you're going to say as soon as you get the chance. Find out the rest! Coaching Find out about our Executive Coaching and Personal Coaching. Speaking View a selection of James' key note addresses » Training Personal Development courses that will take you and your company to the next level. View all courses » Recommended Reading What got you here, Won't get you there by Marshall Goldsmith Successful people often limit themselves with behavioral tics that they don't even know they have. In this insightful read, the author not only outlines these limiting behaviours, but tells us how to overcome them.		The Ripple Effect How seemingly small actions can have massive effects Everyday we make thousands of decisions, some small and inconsequential and others which may seem routine but which can lead to miracles. I was reminded recently of a seemingly small decision I made 5 years ago and the chain of events that it created. I want to share this story with you, to demonstrate that you never really know the positive impact you can have in the lives of people you don't even know. Read on to learn about an email and the ripple effect it created... Some people see things and say why, other people dream things and say why not? GB Shaw & John F Kennedy Earn your first £2000 packaging your expertise as Information Products..... Do you dream of sharing your hard-won knowledge, wisdom and expertise with a worldwide audience? Click here to get started The Right Note David Creevy, Ireland’s leading young classical guitarist returns to the National Concert Hall on September 11th for another special and intimate evening. Book Now Discover David's thoughts on how he felt coaching helped him achieve his goals... Final Thought... Your life is shaped by the opportunities you turn down as much as those you take up. Bill Clinton		Welcome to the August ’07 edition of Next Steps In this month’s Next Steps: The Ripple Effect, how small actions and decisions can lead to miracles. Discover how you can earn money by packaging what is in your head into powerful Information Products. How Personal Coaching benefited one of Ireland's leading classical musicians. Top Tips -Boost your communication skills by eliminating 12 barriers to effective listening. Enjoy. James Sweetman Graduate To Success The guidebook for career success. Order your signed copy Download the 1st chapter For more information: jamessweetman.com Next Steps Archive Email James Tel: 087 2492774 Contact James »
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