Category Archives: 2010 Talley Toons

Holiday Tips

Yes, it’s that time of year, again! I’m excited! I love the holidays, however, many of us get overloaded and overwhelmed with all the things that must get done. Here are some ideas to help you stay ahead of the … Continue reading

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Presentation Skills That Won’t Kill You

You don’t have to be a professional speaker like me in order to be cognizant of your presentation skills. Whether you are presenting a sales proposal to a customer, an idea to your boss or a report at your weekly … Continue reading

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Mirroring With Your Voice

In sales training, people are taught to mirror a prospect’s body language. However, there are other ways to mirror a person in order to build a relationship/rapport. One easy way is to use your voice to mirror the other person. … Continue reading

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What About People You Don’t Like?

A reader asked me how you get along with someone when you have lost respect for them because of their behavior. That’s an interesting question because your body language is more apt to be speaking loud and clear when you … Continue reading

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Your Hands Are Telling on You!

Why do so many men put their hands in their pockets? OK, you guys know who you are! Admit it! You do it! Do you know why? Many will say, it just happens naturally but that’s not true! It’s your … Continue reading

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Are You Taking Care of the Small Details

If you are not taking a look at the small details, you could be doing yourself a dis-service. Have you noticed lately how you smile or don’t smile? Your tone of voice, charged up or charged down? The first impression … Continue reading

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Understand the Other Person

Sometimes we have to move out of our “director’s” role and walk a mile in the other person’s shoes. Sometimes that’s difficult to do, so here are some ways that might be a little easier to manage in your work … Continue reading

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Personal Branding Strategies That May Not Work For You!

Branding is important in business today and it’s not just about a brand name such as Nike or Lexus or Starbucks. Today branding has really become a personal thing for every person when you look at how people are branding … Continue reading

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Check Your First Impressions

Abraham Lincoln gave us some pretty good advice when he said: “If I don’t like a man, I have to get to know him better.” How many times have you made a judgment call on someone you have met for … Continue reading

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Offer an Instant Relationship

If you want to create an instant relationship, you touch someone. With a friend or loved one, it’s a hug or kiss. In business, it’s usually a handshake because you are making physical contact with the person and the handshake … Continue reading

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