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<title>Out with the old</title>
<description>So that was 2010. I'm looking forward to 2011 - are you?</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Mood Matching</title>
<description>Here's another great way to be happier.</description>
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<title>Language: Connection Language</title>
<description>By using the language of connection you can change the bonding interpretation.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Job-finding: Header and Footer</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on resume/CVs.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Job-finding: Profile</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on resume/CVs.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Sententia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Sententia'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Handling Questions</title>
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<title>Speaking: Hushing</title>
<description>Here's ways of getting your audience to become quiet for you to speak.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Relationship between Masculine/Feminine and Parent/Child Dynamics</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on personality.</description>
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<title>Guest article: Thomas Edison was an idiot, and other motivational sayings</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on development.</description>
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<title>Guest article: How to Warm Up a Cold Prospect</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<title>Body language: Satir's Five Positions</title>
<description>Here's the body language you'll find in Satir's positions.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Peptides</title>
<description>Peptides are a particular type of neurotransmitter. Here's details.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Job-finding: Resume/CV Power Words</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on using the best words in your CV.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Job-finding: Scannable Resumes/CVs</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on writing a scannable resume.</description>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Pun</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Pun'.</description>
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<title>Speaking: Go with the Flow</title>
<description>When speaking in public you can be effective by moving with the mood of the audience.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Getting Applause</title>
<description>Here's how to get applause when you are speaking to people.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: We're Getting Ready to Play Notre Dame, But All I'm Thinking about Is You</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Calculator Carl and Other Un-hatched Chicken</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why Buyers Love to Delay Buying</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happy Christmas</title>
<description>How can you make sure you have a happy Christmas?</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Creative blinking</title>
<description>Blinking is a signal of creativity. How interesting!</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Spending Time</title>
<description>Think about how you spend time in order to be happy.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain chemistry: Oxytocin</title>
<description>Oxytocin is the social neurotransmitter. Here's more.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Job-finding: Types of Resume/CV</title>
<description>There are several types of Resume/CV and it's important to know when to use each one.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Job-finding: Resume/CV Language</title>
<description>Getting your language right in your resume / CV is very important. Here's how.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Personification</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Personification'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Eyeballing Individuals</title>
<description>When speaking in public, ensure you make proper eye contact.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Forget Yourself</title>
<description>When speaking, forget about your self - get engrossed in yoru subject.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: In Praise of Einstein</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on self-development.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Turn "Socializing" into "Networking"</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: What Does Your Customer Really Value?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Status anxiety</title>
<description>We are often driven by the need to status and social position. Even Americans, apparently.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Principles: Interruption principle</title>
<description>One common way of persuading is by interruption.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hypnotism: Fixing attention</title>
<description>One way of entrancing someone is to get them to fix attenton on something.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Counselling: Non-Specific Hypothesis</title>
<description>Here's a description of the 'Non-Specific Hypothesis'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Psittacism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Psittacism'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Breathe</title>
<description>When speaking in public, remember to breathe well.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Control Your Speed</title>
<description>When speaking in public, remember to control the speed at which you speak.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Get Your Entire Organization "On Message" Today</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on PR and internal comms.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Overcoming the Dreaded Price Objection</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Customize Your Presentation Style</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales presentations.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reviews: Slow Down, Sell Faster</title>
<description>Here's a review of a great sales book.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A Freudian Slip</title>
<description>I made a marvellous booboo last week. Here's details.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Money and Happiness</title>
<description>Does money lead to happiness? It can, but not in the way you might think.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Persuasion: Ingratiation</title>
<description>Whilst not the most approved of method, ingratiation is used very often for changing minds.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Change: Barrier Analysis</title>
<description>A method from global care programs that can be used in any change situation is 'Barrier Analysis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/change_management/diagnosing_change/barrier_analysis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beliefs: Health Belief Model</title>
<description>Here's a useful belief model that is used in health programs.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/belief/health_belief_model.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paromoiosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paromoiosis'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Approach on Key Points</title>
<description>Here's a neat body-language trick for creating emphasis when speaking.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Be Conversational</title>
<description>One way of presenting a subject when speaking in public is by using a conversational style.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Change management - a failure of structure and denial</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on change management.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Solving the Pharmaceutical Industry Woes</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Thinking of Saving Future-Make investments that are reliable</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on investment.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Resuscitating a brand, confusing another</title>
<description>A UK retail brand has its naming all in a muddle...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress: Transactional Model of Stress</title>
<description>Here's a useful way of understanding stress.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Games: Status Game</title>
<description>This is one of the most common games that we play with one another.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Counseling: Counseling Success Factors</title>
<description>Here's factors to ensure you are successful in a counseling session.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/counseling/success_factors.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paroemion</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paroemion'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paroemion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Cognitive Restructuring</title>
<description>For increased confidence in speaking, try thinking differently in this way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/cognitive_restructuring.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Systematic Desensitization</title>
<description>To gain confidence for speaking in public, try gradually getting there like this.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/systematic_desensitization.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Happiness at Work? Is it Possible? Yes, if You Know the Nuances of Happiness</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on happiness.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/happiness_at_work.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Focus on the Most Fascinating Thing</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on promoting yourself.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/most_fascinating.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buyers have always been in control</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/buyers_control.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Successful bragging</title>
<description>Boasting can easily go wrong and rebound on you. Here's how to do it right.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1011blog/101119blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Change: Managing Timescales</title>
<description>Managing the times when thing happen can help ensure business changes go to plan.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/change_management/creating_change/managing_timescales.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Counseling: A Brief History of Counseling and Therapy</title>
<description></description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/counseling/history.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Negotiation: Remote Negotiation</title>
<description>When you are negotiating via email or other remote methods, there are things to remember.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/negotiation/styles/remote_negotiation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Parisosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Parisosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/parisosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Meet The Audience</title>
<description>A good way of defusing worries about critical audience is to go and talk to them. Usually, people are quite nice when you meet them.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/meet_audience.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Reframe Anxiety</title>
<description>When you are worried about speaking in public, try taking the energy from your anxiety and putting it to good use.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/reframe_anxiety.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Don't Waste a Challenging Economy</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on business.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/dont_waste_challenging.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Six Powerful Prospecting Tips</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/six_prospecting_tips.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Qualifying Leads: why lead scoring is inadequate</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/qualifying_leads.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Anticipation, power and fat people</title>
<description>We tend to feel superior to overweight people. Bias rules, sadly.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1011blog/101112blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Counseling: What is Counseling?</title>
<description>Counseling is a complex and important skill and profession.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/counseling/what_is.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Remind Yourself</title>
<description>Here's another way you can be happy.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/remind_yourself.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Confidence tricks: Ponzi Scheme</title>
<description>Here's how the famous pyramid-selling Ponzi scheme works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/con_tricks/ponzi_scheme.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Parison</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Parison'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/parison.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Personal Appearance</title>
<description>When speaking, your personal appearance is important.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/personal_appearance.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Learn, Learn</title>
<description>When speaking, do spend quality time in learning your presentation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/learn.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why Buyers Don't Like Salespeople</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/why_buyers_dont_like.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Block the Competition</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/how_to_block.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Managing the pushback we create</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/managing_pushback.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book review: The Full Facts on Cold Reading</title>
<description>Here's a review of a great book on what fake psychics do.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/cold_reading.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gamblers' indirect illusion</title>
<description>Why do gamblers gamble? Some illusion of control, it seems.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1011blog/101105blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Questions: Empowering Questions</title>
<description>Here's questioning that can lift the limits that people put on themselves.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/questioning/empowering_questions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lying: Deciding to Lie</title>
<description>How do people decide to lie?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/lying/decision_lie.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: How to Get Stressed</title>
<description>Here's how people get stressed. So avoid it!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/how_get_stressed.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: Own a Dog</title>
<description>One way to manage stress is to own a dog.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/own_dog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Parisology</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Parisology'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/parisology.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Wear a Persona</title>
<description>One way to become a great speaker is to 'really become' a great speaker.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/wear_persona.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Getting 'In The Zone'</title>
<description>Here's how to get into the mindset for public speaking.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/in_zone.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Cultural Diversity: a Fait Accompli</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on diversity.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/cultural_diversity.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Unselling What You Just Sold</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/unselling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Would You Like Fries With That?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/fries_with_that.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book review: Become a Key Person of Influence</title>
<description>Here's a review of a book that can change your life.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/kpi.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gender befuddles</title>
<description>Men's brains are addled by attractive females. Here's proof.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1010blog/101029blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Con tricks: Gullibility</title>
<description>How important is gullibility in deception? How does it work?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/con_tricks/gullibility.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beliefs: Limiting Beliefs</title>
<description>Limiting beliefs constrain us. But they can be challenged.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/belief/limiting_beliefs.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: Watch Comedy</title>
<description>Laughing reduces stress and comedy creates laughter.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/watch_comedy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: How to say No</title>
<description>Saying yes can overload you and increase stress. Here's how to say no.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/how_say_no.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paradox</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paradox'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paradox.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Babbling</title>
<description>Here's a curious way of improving your ability to speak in public.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/babbling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Progressive Visualization</title>
<description>Improve your speaking ability with progressive internal practice.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/progressive_visualization.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: A Question of Leadership</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/question_leadership.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: What is a quality lead - and does it matter?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/quality_lead.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The new frontier</title>
<description>Psychology's time has come -- new leaders will use it well, perchance.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1010blog/101022blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Reframe Desire</title>
<description>You can get happier just by not wanting what you can't easily have, etc.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/reframe_desire.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: Progressive Experience</title>
<description>When managing stress, build up your ability to handle it a bit at at time.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/progressive_experience.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: Progressive Relaxation</title>
<description>To manage stress, try relaxing a bit at a time.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/progressive_relaxation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paradeigma</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paradeigma'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paradeigma.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Listen to Yourself</title>
<description>When preparing to speak, hear yourself.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/listen_yourself.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Get Feedback</title>
<description>When preparing and speaking, get real feedback and learn from it.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/get_feedback.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Digital Sales Activity: finding buyers too late in their journey</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/digital_sales_activity.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Top 10 Ways To Stay Motivated In Sales</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/top_motivated.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Help Your Employees Do More in Less Time</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/help_employees.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Eye-witnesses and justice</title>
<description>Justice is not always served, even when the law is followed.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1010blog/101015blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Change: Change Strategy</title>
<description>When planning for change, start from the strategy.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: Breathing Exercises</title>
<description>A good way of managing stress is to learn to breathe properly.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/breathing_exercises.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stress management: Cognitive Restructuring</title>
<description>One way of managing stress is to rearrange the mental things that are causing it.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/stress/cognitive_restructuring.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Parachesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Parachesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/parachesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Preparing Yourself for Speaking</title>
<description>If you are going to speak in public well, it's a good idea to prepare yourself personally for this.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/preparing_yourself.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Practice, Practice</title>
<description>If you're going to speak in public, you need to practice!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/practice.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Watch Yourself</title>
<description>In preparing to speak, practice in the mirror to see yourself as others do.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_yourself/watch_yourself.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Can You See Where You're Going: How to construct an effective organizational vision</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on business.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/can_you_see.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buyers want a shorter buying decision cycle</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/buyers_want.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Use Smart PR to Communicate More Effectively NOW With Your Prospects</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/use_smart_pr.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Aflac duck ads up</title>
<description>Here's the secret of the famous US duck adverts.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1010blog/101008blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>General: Commitment Devices</title>
<description>'Commitment Devices' are things that increase commitment. Handy, huh?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/more_methods/commitment_devices.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Negotiation: Deception in negotiation</title>
<description>Deception can be a big part of negotiation, so please do understand this.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/negotiation/articles/deception_negotiation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Power: Will Power</title>
<description>What is 'will power' and how do you use it? Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/power/will_power.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Oxymoron</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Oxymoron'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/oxymoron.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Powerpoint Tips</title>
<description>If you use powerpoint in presentations, here's lots of tips.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/powerpoint_tips.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: The 5 Ps</title>
<description>In preparing for a speech or presentation, remember to use the five P's of preparation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/five_ps_presentation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: SQ3R</title>
<description>Here's a simple set of things to do when you are preparing your speech or presentation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/sq3r.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Create Compelling Sales Presentations with PowerPoint</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and presenting.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/compelling_sales_presentation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: e Learning Management Systems: Do "Learning Organizations" really outperform the competition?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on learning.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/learning_performance.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The new relationship between sales and marketing: it's harder for the sales folks</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/new_relationship.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Second hand support</title>
<description>Instead of praising a person, try praising someone they like.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1010blog/1010011blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Power: Stages of Personal Power</title>
<description>Here are stages for power, from powerlessness to wisdom.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/power/stages_power.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lies: Four Factors in Facial Expression</title>
<description>Here's four things to look out for in the face of possible liars.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/lying/four_facial.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Language: Spill Words</title>
<description>'Spill Words' are those which are not spoken.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/modifying_meaning/spill_words.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Optatio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Optatio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/optatio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Finding the Focus</title>
<description>When preparing a presentation, it's important to keep it focused.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/find_focus.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Balancing the Presentation</title>
<description>Here's some notes about sustaining balance within a presentation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/balancing_presentation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: SCQA</title>
<description>This is a simple framework to help you develop an argument.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/scqa.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Top 10 Sales Coaching Tips To Increase Sales Productivity</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/top_ten_sales_coaching.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Fundamentals Beat Flash</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/fundamentals_beat_flash.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: In Our Hearts of Hearts We Know; Facing Illness and Death</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on personal development.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/in_our_hearts.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Free! Or What?</title>
<description>I've just left full time employment. What does that mean?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1009blog/100924blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Language: Assumptive Adverb Opener</title>
<description>Obviously, here's a way of talking persuasively.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/persuasive/assumptive_adverb_opener.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Preferences: Instant vs. Delayed Gratification</title>
<description>Some people like rewards now. Others like it later.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/preferences/gratification.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Learning: Six Learning Styles</title>
<description>Here are six easy styles to used in learning planning.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/learning/six_styles.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Narratio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Narratio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/narratio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Presentation Aids</title>
<description>Here's notes on things you can use to help presenting.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/presentational_aids.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Presentation Devices</title>
<description>There are many devices you can use when presenting == here are some.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/presentation_devices.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Intellectual Capital and Your Sales Career</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/intellectual_capital.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Depuzzle Human Behavior</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on relationships.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/depuzzle.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: What Are You Neglecting?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on managing.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/what_neglecting.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Is free will a bad thing?</title>
<description>The Pope's in the UK and telling us off. Is he right?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1009blog/100917blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Myths of longevity</title>
<description>Will we live forever? Sadly not.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/aging/myths_longevity.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lying: Four Lying Domains</title>
<description>Here's a way to help remember where to look when a person may be lying.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/lying/four_domains.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Malapropism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Malapropism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/malapropism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Sectioning</title>
<description>When planning your speech, break things down into manageable sections.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/sectioning.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Three Part Presentation</title>
<description>There are three parts you should use in a presentation. Here they are.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/three_part.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Tellem</title>
<description>When presenting or public speaking, the 'tellem' principle can help structure your speech.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/tellem.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Driven to Distraction: How Latest Trends Will Hurt You</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/driven_distraction.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: I Heard It Through the Grapevine: How leaders can reduce damaging gossip</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/heard_grapevine.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Blog: Brands from Birth</title>
<description>Advertising to young children creates memories that reach into adulthood.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1009blog/100910blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Trust: Trust and Fear</title>
<description>Trust and fear are closely related, in an opposite way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/trust/trust_fear.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Conversation: Be Reliable</title>
<description>To build rapport, remember to be reliable and trustworthy.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/conversation/rapport/be_reliable.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Kolakeia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Kolakeia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/kolakeia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Helping Them Decide</title>
<description>When planning a speech, consider how you are helping the audience make a decision.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/helping_decide.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Microstructure</title>
<description>When planning a speech, consider also the structure of the detail.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/microstructure.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Structural Principles</title>
<description>Here are some principles to follow when planning a presentation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/structural_principles.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: You have a buying process problem, not a selling problem</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/buying_process_problem.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How Would Your Customers Rate Your Service?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on customer service.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/customers_rate_service.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Realism works</title>
<description>People with a realistic view of their abilities are more successful, it seems.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1009blog/100903blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Small World Theory</title>
<description>The 'Small World Theory' is about how easy it is to connect with anyone in the world.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/small_world.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Conversation: Passive Care</title>
<description>Use passive care as one of the ways to build rapport during conversation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/conversation/rapport/passive_care.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hypotaxis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hypotaxis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hypotaxis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Identifying Objectives</title>
<description>When planning a speech or presentation, do ensure you identify your objectives.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/identifying_objectives.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Use Outlining</title>
<description>Outlining is a useful way of structuring a speech.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/outlining.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: STOIC</title>
<description>What's 'STOIC'? It's a framework for planning a speech.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/stoic.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Certainty Of Misery Is Better Than The Misery Of Uncertainty</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on change management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/certainty_misery.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Ten Networking Blunders That Cost You Sales</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/ten_blunders.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>In safe, cute hands</title>
<description>How to get people to watch a safety video? Here's how.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1008blog/100827blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Interview questions: Interview Question Worksheet</title>
<description>Here's a worksheet for planning to handle questions at your next job interview.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/job-finding/interview_questions/interview_worksheet.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fallacies: Anger</title>
<description>Anger is a form of fallacy in the way it is used to attempt to persuade.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/fallacies/anger.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hypozeuxis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hypozeuxis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/Hypozeuxis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Research your Subject</title>
<description>Before speaking in public, prepare well by knowing your subject.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/research_subject.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: The Purpose of Speaking</title>
<description>Why speak in public? Here's some thoughts about it all.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/purpose_speaking.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Planning the Presentation</title>
<description>Here's tips for planning a speaking engagement or presentation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/planning_presentation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buying Decision Enablement: put the human side of decision making into the work flow</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/buying_decision_enablement.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Are You a Flexible Leader</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/flexible_leader.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Persuading parents</title>
<description>How should a government persuade parents to get their children immunised.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1008blog/100820blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Argument: Yaffe's Elements</title>
<description>Philip Yaffe has described three key parts to an argument. Here they are.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/making_argument/yaffe.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Motivation: Delayed Gratification</title>
<description>Many people are prepared to wait for a reward. Though not everyone.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/motivation/delayed_gratification.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Unilateral neglect</title>
<description>'Unilateral neglect' is one of the ways the brain can go wrong.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/dysfunction/unilateral_neglect.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Homoioteleuton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Homoioteleuton'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/homoioteleuton.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Know Your Audience</title>
<description>When preparing to speak, it make sense to research your audience if at all possible.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/know_audience.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Interview the Organizers</title>
<description>When preparing to speak in public, do talk to the organizers beforehand if you can.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/preparing_presentation/interview_organizers.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Serving Food</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Serving food well is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/waiting_table/serving_food.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 5 Sales Coaching Steps To Formalize Your Sales Career Goals To Make Them A Reality</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/five_sales_coaching_steps.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Your Buyer is Smarter than You</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/Yarticles/articles10/your_buyer_smarter.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Obvious persuasion</title>
<description>Here's a description of a neat religious persuasion poster.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1008blog/100813blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Motivation: Using threats</title>
<description>Threats are not always nice but they are very commonly used.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/motivation/threats.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Leadership: Leaders and PR disasters</title>
<description>How should leaders handle the media during crises? Here's how.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/actions/pr_disasters.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Confabulation</title>
<description>'Confabulation' is where the brain fantasizes. Weird!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/articles/confabulation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Glossolalia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Glossolalia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/glossolalia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Question Time</title>
<description>A tricky part of public speaking is managing questions. Here's how.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/question_time.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Next Steps</title>
<description>When you are speaking end with the next steps for them and for you.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/next_steps.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Seeding</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Seeding the jar is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/seeding.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: A Better Approach with Purchasing Departments</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on working with purchasing departments.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/a_better_approach.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Getting an Audience to Pay Attention When They Don't, Won't, or Can't</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on public speaking.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/getting_audience_attention.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 3 Ways to Avoid Being Invisible on the Trade Show Floor</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on working at trade shows.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/three_ways_different.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Logic is not language</title>
<description>Logic and language are different, which makes logical thinking different if people speak different languages.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1008blog/100806blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Preferences: Maximizing vs. minimizing</title>
<description>Some people like to get the most out of life. Others like the simple things. Which are you?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/preferences/maximize_minimize.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Language: Punch Words</title>
<description>'Punch Words' are words that have particular persuasive power.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/persuasive/punch_words.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Brain Syndrome</title>
<description>The brain can malfunction in many ways. Here's one to look out for.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/dysfunction/brain_syndrome.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Fictio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Fictio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/fictio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Collaborative Close</title>
<description>When speaking, use the 'Collaborative Close' to finish with everyone involved.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/collaborative_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: The Clincher</title>
<description>Use 'The Clincher' in speaking to hook people in at the end.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/clincher.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Serving Wine</title>
<description>How you serve wine can increase the tips you get. Here's how to do it well.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/waiting_table/serving_wine.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 10 Secrets to Creating a Sales Proposal That Doesn't Suck</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/ten_secrets_sales_suck.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Social Media: Why and How it Influences the Relationship</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on using social media.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/social_media.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: A-Game Selling in a Forever Changing Market</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/a-game_selling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Persuading with food</title>
<description>Food persuades, especially the yummy stuff and in nice places.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1007blog/100730blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communications: Transactional Model of Communication</title>
<description>This is a model of communication that emphasises exchange.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/models/transactional.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Blindsight</title>
<description>Here's a description of the very strange 'blindsight' condition.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/dysfunction/blindsight.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Extraposition</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Extraposition'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/extraposition.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Thesis Confirmation</title>
<description>In your summary when speaking, a useful thing to do is to confirm the thesis you set out to prove.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/thesis_confirmation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Learning Check</title>
<description>After the main part it can be useful in a presentatio to check it all worked.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/learning_check.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Taking the Order</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? The first step may be in how well you take the order.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/waiting_table/taking_order.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Live Life to the Fullest</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on living well.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/how_to_live_life.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The 3 Secrets For Making People Like You</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on building relationships.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/three_secrets_like_you.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Hidden Advantage of Disagreements</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on conflict benefits.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/hidden_advantage.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What is beauty?</title>
<description>Is beauty more than skin deep? Certainly is, it seems.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1007blog/100723blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lying: Preventing Lying</title>
<description>How do you encourage the truth? Here's some important ways.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/lying/preventing_lying.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Aphasia</title>
<description>Aphasia is a brain dysfunction that is described here.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/dysfunction/aphasia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Exergasia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Exergasia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/exergasia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Summary</title>
<description>At the end of a presentation a summary can be very helpful.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/summarizing.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Key Points</title>
<description>When summing up a speech, highlighting the key points is important.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/key_points.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: What Jobs Get Tipped?</title>
<description>Some jobs are tipped, other's aren't. Strange, really.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/articles/tip_job.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Coach Tips: Top 4 Sales Excuses That Stop You From Winning More Clients</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/top_4_sales_excuses.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Ripple Effect</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/ripple_effect.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buying FacilitationR and Sales: the dynamic duo</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/new_buying_habits.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book review: The Gettysburg Approach to Writing and Speaking like a Professional</title>
<description>Here's a review of Philip Yaffe's excellent book on personal communication.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/gettysburg_approach.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Emotion and music</title>
<description>How does music affect emotions? Is it the same the world over? Maybe...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1007blog/100716blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Motivation: Praise</title>
<description>The power and hazards of praise.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/motivation/praise.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Leadership: Non-followership</title>
<description>How can you tell if a person is a non-follower?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/followership/non-followership.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Exemplum</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Exemplum'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/exemplum.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: The Elevator Pitch</title>
<description>.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/elevator_pitch.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Preview</title>
<description>When planning your presentation you could include a preview, looking forward.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/preview.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Waiter's Views</title>
<description>What do waiters think about tipping? Here's what.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/articles/waiters_views.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Listen While You Work</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/listen_while_work.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 32 Fatal Negotiating Mistakes That Cost Salespeople Money</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/fatal_mistakes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Steps to Buying: remembering the human element</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/steps_to_buying.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Littering with disgust</title>
<description>How would you persuade people not to litter? Here's a neat method.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1007blog/100709blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Body Language Reversal</title>
<description>If you shape your body, can you change how you feel?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/body_language/body_reversal.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Unconscious Thought Theory</title>
<description>Your unconscious is very good at thinking. So let it get won with the job.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/unconscious_thought.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Ethopoeia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Ethopoeia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/ethopoeia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Greeting Opener</title>
<description>When speaking, start by saying hello to your audience.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/greeting_opener.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Statement of Benefits</title>
<description>When speaking in public, a 'Statement of Benefits' can help hook your audience in.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/benefits.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: The Importance of Mood</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Just get them in the right mood.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/articles/tipping_mood.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: A note to read when you are in a bad mood</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on cheering up.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/note_bad_mood.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Should Social Media Replace Cold Calling?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/should_social_media.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why Do Sales People Like Failure?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/why_sales_failure.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Who's in control of the bus?</title>
<description>Are you in control of yourself? Really?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1007blog/100702blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Relative happiness</title>
<description>We determine our happiness relative to other people.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/emotions/happiness/relative_happiness.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Post-traumatic growth</title>
<description>Some people are able to use trauma to develop and grow.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/post-traumatic_growth.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Quotation Opener</title>
<description>One way of opening a presentation or speech is by asking a question.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/quotation_opener.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Thesis Statement</title>
<description>You can use a 'Thesis Statement' during your opening when doing a presentation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/thesis_statement.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Become Personal, Insulting, Rude</title>
<description>'Become Personal, Insulting, Rude' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/insulting_rude.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Maintaining Dignity</title>
<description>How do you maintain your dignity when your job is to serve?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/articles/maintaining_dignity.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: The Gender Difference in Waiting</title>
<description>If you wait table, then being a woman is an advantage.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/articles/gender_tipping.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: "Call Me Next Week"</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/call_me_next_week.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Retention is a Problem That Won't Go Away</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/retention_problem.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buying FacilitationR and Sales: the dynamic duo</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/working_gatekeepers.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Body language and negotiating traffic</title>
<description>Here's a tip on how to use body language to get through the traffic more easily.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1006blog/100625blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book review: Getting On With Kids In Secondary School</title>
<description>Here's a book that all teachers should read!!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/getting_on_kids.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Values: Organismic valuing</title>
<description>Here's Rogers' system of valuing in order to create goals.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/values/organismic_valuing.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lying: Thinking and Lying</title>
<description>Why is thinking important when detecting lying? Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/lying/thinking_lying.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Sensory Opener</title>
<description>One way of opening a speech is with the 'Sensory Opener'. Here's how.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/sensory_opener.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Story Opener</title>
<description>One way of opening a speaking engagement is with a pertinent story. Here's how.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: A Faulty Proof Refutes His Whole Position</title>
<description>'A Faulty Proof Refutes His Whole Position' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/faulty_proof.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Finding the Right Waiting Job</title>
<description>How do you find the right job in waiting table? Here's some tips.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/articles/right_job.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Welcome to the Sales Jungle</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/sales_jungle.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Slowing Down to get in the Zone</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on working better.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/slowing_down.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Resistance To Change: inexplicable, irrational, and real</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and change.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/resistance_change.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thinking about doodles</title>
<description>Doodling helps you think. Research proves it.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1006blog/100618blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Activation Theory</title>
<description>Activation theory talks about our need for arousal.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/activation_theory.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Public speaking</title>
<description>Started a new section on public speaking. About 100 pages to come in subsequent weeks...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/speaking.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Parts of the Presentation</title>
<description>Here will be all the different parts of a presentation you can use.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/parts_presentation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Housekeeping</title>
<description>At the start of the presentation, you may need to plan to do a little housekeeping.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/housekeeping.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: The Opener</title>
<description>When speaking, the opening words can be critical.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/opener.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Speaking: Question Opener</title>
<description>One way of opening a presentation is with a challenging question.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/speaking/parts_presentation/question_opener.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Bewilder Your Opponent by Mere Bombast</title>
<description>'Bewilder Your Opponent by Mere Bombast' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/bewilder_bombast.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Dress for Success</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Dressing for success is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/articles/dress_success.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Five Reasons Why Sales Professionals Need A Vacation</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/five_reasons.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Two Types of Decisions: Buy-IN, and BuyING</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/two_types.htm</link>
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<title>Guest article: Prospecting - Building an Advocate Army</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/prospecting_army.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Psychological Billing</title>
<description>Here's how I got persuaded by the BPS. No chance of escape there!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1006blog/100611blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lying: Anxiety and Lying</title>
<description>People who lie may be anxious, but so also are others!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/lying/anxiety_lying.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Motivation: Four motivations</title>
<description>Here are four ways to motivate people.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/motivation/four_motivations.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Memes</title>
<description>Memes are like idea viruses that spread. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/memes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Epitrope</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Epitrope'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/epitrope.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Will is More Effective Than Insight</title>
<description>'Will is More Effective Than Insight' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/will_insight.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Touch Them</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Touch Them' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/touch_them.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Cross-Selling Takes Teamwork</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/cross_selling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 9 Reasons Why Prospect's Don't Return Your Calls</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/reasons_prospects_dont_call.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Steps of a Sale: from the buying decision to the close</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/steps_of_sale.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The pleasure of mystery</title>
<description>Mystery is fun in world of predictable sameness. So use them stories!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1006blog/100604blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Find Benefit</title>
<description>'Find Benefit' is another useful way of being happy.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/find_benefit.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Storytelling: Burke's Five Elements of Dramatism</title>
<description>Here's a brief description of Burke's analysis dimensions for stories.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/storytelling/articles/burke_five_elements.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Emotions: Anxiety</title>
<description>Here's a description of 'anxiety'. Worried, yet?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/emotions/anxiety.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Ecphonesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Ecphonesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/ecphonesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Don't Let Him Off The Hook</title>
<description>'Don't Let Him Off The Hook' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/off_hook.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Tell Them</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Tell Them' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/tell_them.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: What I Learned From A Successful Small Business Owner About Sales</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/what_i_learned.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 15 Mistakes Sales Managers Make When Hiring New Sales Reps</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/fifteen_mistakes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: All Decisions Involve Change Management: an insurance case study</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/all_decisions_involve.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Toilet Ads</title>
<description>Is advertising in toilets a good thing? It can be...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1005blog/100528blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Listening: Critical Listening</title>
<description>Critical listening is a careful, evaluative method of listening to to others.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/listening/critical_listening.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Idea Bait</title>
<description>'Idea Bait' is a process by which ideas spread through a fishing metaphor.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/idea_bait.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Organization design: Organizational Forms</title>
<description>There are many organizational shapes. Here are several of them.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/change_management/organization_design/organizational_forms.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Dysrhythmia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Dysrhythmia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/dysrhythmia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: It Applies in Theory, But Not in Practice</title>
<description>'It Applies in Theory, But Not in Practice' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/theory_practice.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Your Name</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Your Name' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/tell_name.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why Texting While You Workout Will Hurt You Inside The Gym As Well As Your Sales Results</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/texting_while.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Dating: The Essential Elements of a Successful Pick-Up</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on dating.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/essential_pickup.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: What We Can Learn About the Art of Persuasion from One Scene in Shakespeare's Richard III</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/what_we_can_learn.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Good trouble at Jamie's</title>
<description>I had a bad meal and a good time at Jamie's last week. Here's teh details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1005blog/100521blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Preferences: Optimism and Pessimism</title>
<description>Some people are optimistic whilst others are pessimistic. This changes many of their decisions.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/preferences/optimism_pessimism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Bandwagon Effect</title>
<description>The 'Bandwagon Effect' is an important factor that changes the way ideas diffuse through a society.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/bandwagon_effect.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Drive Theory</title>
<description>'Drive Theory' describes how we are driven by basic needs.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/drive.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Diallage</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Diallage'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/diallage.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Put His Thesis Into Some Odious Category</title>
<description>'Put His Thesis Into Some Odious Category' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/odious_category.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Sob Story</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Sob Story' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/sob_story.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Solutions are meaningless without Buy-In</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/solutions_meaningless.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Selling to the Four Temperament Styles</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/selling_four_temperaments.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 16 Excuses Sales People Need to Stop Using</title>
<description>Here is another guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/sixteen_excuses.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Duelling idealogues and the ancient prince</title>
<description>I went to a lecture, chaired by Prince Philip, where tempers ran high. Here's the story.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1005blog/100514blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Trust: Trust substitutes</title>
<description>What happens if you do not trust? Trust substitutes, that's what.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/trust/trust_substitutes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Bias Correction</title>
<description>'Bias Correction' is a social theory that is worth remembering.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/bias_correction.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Categoria</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Categoria'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/categoria.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: This is Beyond Me</title>
<description>'This is Beyond Me' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/beyond_me.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Three levels of happiness</title>
<description>How can you be happy? Three ways, at least.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/emotions/happiness/three_happiness.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Scoop the Door</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Scoop the Door' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/scoop_door.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to attract the opposite sex in 3 steps</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on dating.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/how_to_attract_steps.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: A lesson in sales from... Henry Ford</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/a_lesson_in_sales.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Sale You Can't Close</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/the_sale_you_cannot_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Non-stop negotiation</title>
<description>Walk down the street. Drive down the road. Negotiate all the way!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1005blog/100507blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Idea Immunization</title>
<description>Ideas and ideologies often include a built-in immunization to competing ideas.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/idea_immunization.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Body: Nose Shapes</title>
<description>Do nose shapes matter? Here's some notes.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/body_language/nose_shape.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures: What are figures?</title>
<description>What, exactly, are figures of speech? Here's some notes.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/figures_are.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Appeal to Authority Rather Than Reason </title>
<description>'Appeal to Authority Rather Than Reason ' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/appeal_authority.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Repeat the Order</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Repeat the Order' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/repeat_order.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Happiness as a motivator</title>
<description>How can you use happiness as motivation? Here's some thoughts.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/emotions/happiness/happiness_motivator.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Training Tips from the Trenches</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales training.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/a%201%20JB%20sales_training_trenches.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: We Can't Understand Customers</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/we_cant_understand_customers.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Negotiating and the Three Ts: Trust, Time and Tactics</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on negotiation and sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/negotiating_three_ts.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Talking to Mom</title>
<description>How can a teenager have a conversation with their dominant mother? Here's some thoughts.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1004blog/100430blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Storytelling: Fable</title>
<description>The fabulous fable is a teaching tale involving animals, little fox.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/storytelling/devices/fable.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Endowed Progress Effect</title>
<description>'Endowed Progress Effect' is a theory describing how making progress increases motivation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/endowed_progress.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Amplificatio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Amplificatio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/amplificatio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antistrophe</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antistrophe'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antistrophe.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Diversion</title>
<description>'Diversion' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/diversion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Persuade the Audience, Not The Opponent</title>
<description>'' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/persuade_audience.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why You Should Laugh Your Way To Better Sales Results</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/laugh_your_way.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Some Will, Some Won't, So What!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/some_will.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Job of Sales Must Expand</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/The%20Job%20of%20Sales%20Must%20Expand%20.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Great presentation, great networking</title>
<description>Here's how my daughter got networking with a brilliant orator.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1004blog/100423blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: What does not make people happy?</title>
<description>Why are people unhappy? What makes them unhappy? Here's what.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/emotions/happiness/what_not_makes_happy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Seven Modes of Memetic Transmission</title>
<description>How are ideas spread? Here are seven methods.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/seven_modes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How To Eat Less</title>
<description>How can you lose weight by eating less? Here's some tips to persuade yourself.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/articles/eat_less.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Pre-emptive Thanks</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Pre-emptive Thanks' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/preemptive_thanks.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Puzzle Them</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Puzzle Them' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/puzzle_them.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Turn The Tables</title>
<description>'Turn The Tables' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/turn_tables.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Anger Indicates a Weak Point</title>
<description>'Anger Indicates a Weak Point' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/anger_point.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Great Leaders are Strong and Courageous in Tough Times</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/great_leaders_strong.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: ProductCamp, Buy-In, and Change Management</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and change.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/a%201%20SDM%20product_camp.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Dangers of Sales Professionals Working From a Home Office</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/dangers_of_sales_working_home.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A persuasive reason for speed limits</title>
<description>How would you get people to follow the speed limit? Here's a tricky way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1004blog/100416blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Negotiation: Four Negotiation Strategies</title>
<description>Here are four negotiation strategies you can use...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/negotiation/articles/four_strategies.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Symbolic Convergence Theory</title>
<description>'Symbolic Convergence Theory' describes how we seek communities of agreement.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/symbolic_convergence.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Patriotic Message</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Patriotic Message' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/patriotic_message.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Positive Forecast</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Positive Forecast' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/positive_forecast.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: State a False Syllogism</title>
<description>'State a False Syllogism' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/false_syllogism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Find One Instance to The Contrary</title>
<description>'Find One Instance to The Contrary' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/one_contrary.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buying FacilitationR and Sales: the dynamic duo</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/dynamic_duo.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Is An Inbound Calling Center Right For Your Business?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on call centres.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/outbound_call_center.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Top 10 Sales Coaching Myths Exposed</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/top_10_sales_coaching_myths.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Political conversion?</title>
<description>The UK General Election is on us and now it's time for conversion - but how does it happen?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1004blog/100409blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Humor: Humor in selling</title>
<description>Can being funny makes you a better sales person? Apparently so.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/humor/humor_in_selling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Like Them</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Like Them' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/like_them.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Memory Master</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Memory Master' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/memory_master.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Petitio Principii</title>
<description>'Petitio Principii' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/petitio_principii.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Make Him Exaggerate his Statement</title>
<description>'Make Him Exaggerate his Statement' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/make_exaggerate.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Leadership Secrets to Separate Yourself From Average Employees</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/leadership_separate.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How To Run A Sales Meeting With A Prospect: Keep It Simple!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/how_to_run.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Negotiation Checklist to Ensure a Successful Outcome</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/negotiation_checklist.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Like father, like son</title>
<description>Fathers spend more time with sons who look like them. Curious, huh?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1004blog/100402blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HR: Diversity and Equality</title>
<description>Diversity and equality are critical and legal requirements for firms.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/hr/articles/diversity_equality.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Negotiation: Expanding the Pie</title>
<description>Expanding the pie is a helpful tactic in negotiation.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Needs: Arousal</title>
<description>The need for arousal is a core need. Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/needs/arousal.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Invisible Reminders</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Invisible Reminders' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/invisible_reminder.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Kids First</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Kids First' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/kids_first.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Draw Conclusions Yourself</title>
<description>'' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/draw_conclusions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Meet him With a Counter-Argument as Bad as His</title>
<description>'Meet him With a Counter-Argument as Bad as His' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/meet_bad.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Multicultural Competency in Counseling</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on counselling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/multicultural_counselling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Find Positive Leaders and Hold on Tight</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/find_positive_leaders.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 17 Best Practices of Top Performing Sales People</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/seventeen_best_practices.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Eat. Drink. Worry a bit.</title>
<description>Sometimes adverts can be confusing, yet successful. Here's an interesting one.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1003blog/100326blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Communication: The Resonance model</title>
<description>One way of communicating is to get a 'resonance' with the other person first.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/methods/resonance_model.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: The Pratfall Effect</title>
<description>When we fall over, people like us more.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/pratfall_effect.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Happy Face</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Happy Face' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/happy_face.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Happy Introduction</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Happy Introduction' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/happy_introduction.htm</link>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Interrupt, Break, Divert the Dispute</title>
<description>'Interrupt, Break, Divert the Dispute' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/interrupt_divert.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Generalize the Matter, Then Argue Against it</title>
<description>'Generalize the Matter, Then Argue Against it' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/generalize_argue.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Doing What Works</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is just to find out then do what works for you to make you happy.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/what_works.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How Sales People WANT To Be Managed. And How They SHOULD Be Managed</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/how_people_say.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Basis of Sales Has Remained Stagnant</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/sales_stagnant.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: You Have a Unique Gift, and Your Gift is Your Leadership Influence</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/you_unique_gift.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Do smoking warnings work?</title>
<description>Do smoking warnings work? Not always and in fact they can work in the opposite direction!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1003blog/100319blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Weak Ties Theory</title>
<description>'Weak ties theory' explains how social networks work (and have limits).</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/weak_ties.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Get Introduced</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Get Introduced' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/get_introduced.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Give Candy</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Give Candy' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/give_sweets.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Arguments Ad Hominem</title>
<description>'Arguments Ad Hominem' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/argument_ad_hominem.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Defense Through Subtle Distinction</title>
<description>'Defense Through Subtle Distinction' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/defense_distinction.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Positively Unhealthy</title>
<description>Trying to be happy can make you unhappy...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/positively_unhealthy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Unusual Cures for Boring Meetings</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on making meetings interesting!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/cures_boring_meetings.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: To The Degree You Give Others What They</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on giving and getting.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/to_the_degree.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Get rich quick?</title>
<description>Do you want to get rich quick? Then avoid sites likes the one described in this article!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1003blog/100312blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beliefs: Doublethink</title>
<description>'Doublethink' is what George Orwell called the ability to hold conflicting beliefs at the same time.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/belief/doublethink.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Elegant Exit</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Ensuring an elegant exit is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/elegant_exit.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Get Down</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Getting down to their level is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/get_down.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Claim Victory Despite Defeat</title>
<description>'Claim Victory Despite Defeat' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/claim_victory.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Use Seemingly Absurd Propositions</title>
<description>'Use Seemingly Absurd Propositions' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/absurd_propositions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Optimal happiness</title>
<description>Happiness has its optimal state - here's some thoughts about it all.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/optimal_happiness.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Train Cats and Salespeople</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales training.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/train_cats_salespeople.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Dealing with the Dreaded Price Objection</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales objections.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/dealing_price_objection.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Get Onto The Buying Decision Team On The First Call</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/first_call.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How to get (but not win) an Oscar</title>
<description>Getting an Oscar is as much about the campaign as how good the movie is. </description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1003blog/100305blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Motivation: Yerkes-Dodson Law</title>
<description>The 'Yerkes-Dodson Law' is about performance and stress.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/motivation/yerkes-dodson.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Luncheon Technique</title>
<description>The 'Luncheon Technique' means take them to lunch - it's really effective.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/more_methods/luncheon_techniques.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Boost the Bill</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Boosting the bill is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/boost_bill.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Compliment Them</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Complimenting them is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/compliment_them.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Choose Metaphors That Support Your Proposition</title>
<description>'Choose Metaphors That Support Your Proposition' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/metaphors_proposition.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Agree to Reject the Counter-Proposition</title>
<description>'Agree to Reject the Counter-Proposition' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/reject_counterproposition.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Varying Experience</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by seeking different experiences.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/varying_experiences.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Caution People! How Social Media Is Muddying the Waters for Perfectly Good Jobseekers . and How Companies are Letting it Happen</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on social media and jobs.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/social_media_jobseeker.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Truth About Lying</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and truth.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/truth_about_lying.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Team Effort</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales teams.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/team_effort.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Teenage troubles over?</title>
<description>My son went through a very troubled period. I do hope he's turned the corner now.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1002blog/100226blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Beliefs: The Confidence Trap</title>
<description>It is easy to fall into the trap of overconfidence.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/belief/confidence_trap.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Here's the first page about it.</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Here are many useful ways.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/tipping.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Be Efficient</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? Being efficient is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/be_efficient.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tipping: Be the Boss</title>
<description>How do you increase the tips you get? 'Be the Boss' is a useful way.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/tipping/bigger_tip/be_boss.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Groups: Dunbar's number</title>
<description>Dunbar described the maximum number of people we are programmed to know.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/groups/dunbars_number.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Generalize Admissions of Specific Cases</title>
<description>'Generalize Admissions of Specific Cases' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/generalize_admissions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Take Advantage of The Nay-Sayer</title>
<description>'Take Advantage of The Nay-Sayer' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/take_advantage_naysayer.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Unconditional Love</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is through Unconditional Love.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/unconditional_love.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: A Law Against Poor Writing?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on writing skills.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/law_poor_writing.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Lead Gen Isn't Enough</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and lead generation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/lead_gen_isnt_enough.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Selling is a Contact Sport: Keys to Effective Phone Calling</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/selling_contact_sport.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A strangely, princely, eccentric evening
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<description>I'm a bit inebriated and just had dinner with Prince Philip. Strange, but true.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1002blog/100217blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Groups: Punctuated Equilibrium</title>
<description>Here's an interesting article about how groups function.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/groups/punctuated_equilibrium.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Make Your Opponent Angry</title>
<description>'Make Your Opponent Angry' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/make_opponent_angry.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Questions in Detouring Order</title>
<description>'Questions in Detouring Order' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/questions_order.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: The Diffusion Vowel Pattern</title>
<description>Here's an article on the diffusion of ideas.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/vowel_pattern.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Proverb</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Proverb'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/proverb.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Social Networking</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by having lots of friends.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/social_networking.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Dreams for Change</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on the meaning of dreams about change.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/dreams_for_change.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Leadership Involves Helping Others Decide</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leading and sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/leadership_involves.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Are You a Bridge Builder?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leading by connecting people and groups.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/bridge_builder.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bullying, revenge thinking and detachment</title>
<description>Bullying is endemic in many contexts. Here's how you can not let it get to you.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1002blog/100212blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Power in Organizations</title>
<description>How does power get used in organizations? Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/power/power_organizations.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Restraint Bias</title>
<description>'Restraint Bias' is where we think we can control our urges - which of course is more difficult than we think.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/restraint_bias.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hypocorism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hypocorism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hypocorism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Yield Admissions Through Questions</title>
<description>'Yield Admissions Through Questions' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/yield_admissions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Postulate What Has To Be Proved</title>
<description>'Postulate What Has To Be Proved' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/postulate_proved.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Internal Diffusion Process</title>
<description>Here's an article on how ideas diffuse through the mind.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/internal_diffusion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Retail Therapy</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness (at least temporarily) is to go shopping.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/retail_therapy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Bad to Worse-6 Ways to Kill Workplace Productivity</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on motivation and productivity.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/bad_to_worse.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Prospects Aren't Really Prospects</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/prospects_arent.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Lessons Learned From Selling in a Recession </title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/sales_lessons_learned.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Vivid self-persuasion</title>
<description>How art appreciate should change how you persuade.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1002blog/100205blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Change: Five Levels of Change</title>
<description>Here are five levels of change that happens in organizations.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/change_management/planning_change/four_change.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Body language: Body as Cue, Evidence, Persuasion</title>
<description>Our bodies and those of others form cues and more that trigger thinking and acting.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/body/body_cues.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Conceal Your Game</title>
<description>'Conceal Your Game' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/conceal_game.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: False Proposition</title>
<description>'False Proposition' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/false_proposition.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Earlier Adopters</title>
<description>Here's an article on what makes people adopt ideas earlier.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/earlier_adopters.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Ideas That Spread</title>
<description>Here's an article on the factors that make ideas spread more easily.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/ideas_that_spread.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Purging Unhappiness</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is to let out all the stored unhappiness.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/purging_unhappiness.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Random Acts of Kindness</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is just to be kind to strangers.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/random_kindness.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buying FacilitationR for Fund Raising: it's much easier than sales</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on fund-raising.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/buying_facilitation_for_fund_raising.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Principles of Persuasion</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on persuasion and sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/principles_of_persuasion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Ten ways to improve telemarketing</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and telemarketing.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/ten_telemarketing.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Illusory suddenness</title>
<description>Is our subconscious in charge of our decisions? Is the point of decision an illusion? Read on.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1001blog/100129blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Principles: Persistence principle</title>
<description>There is a basic principle of persuasion in the power of persistence. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/principles/persistence.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Groups: Cohesion and Coupling</title>
<description>Cohesion and Coupling are two very important attributes of groups, especially in networking effects.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/groups/cohesion_coupling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: The Homonymy</title>
<description>'The Homonymy' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/homonymy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: Generalize Specific Statements</title>
<description>'Generalize Specific Statements' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/generalize_statements.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Diffusion gaps</title>
<description>Here's an article on knowledge and motivational gaps in the diffusion of ideas.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/diffusion_gaps.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Epidemiology and Diffusion</title>
<description>Here's an article on how diffusion is important in the spread of disease.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/epidemiology.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Noticing and Linking</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is seeing good things and attaching yourself to them.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/noticing_linking.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Positive Writing</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by writing positive things.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/positive_writing.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Turning a 'No' into a 'Yes'</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/turning_no_into_yes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Surveys Encourage Customer Feedback</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/surveys_encourage_feedback.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Leadership: The Way We've Always Done It?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/leadership_the_way.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>When to be angry</title>
<description>Should you be angry or suppress it all the time? Here's some suggestions and research.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1001blog/100122blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Reasoning: The Bradford Hill Criteria</title>
<description>The Bradford Hill Criteria are a set of criteria defined to check medical causal diagonosis.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/types_reasoning/bradford_hill.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right</title>
<description>'The Art of Being Right' is an essay by Arthur Schopenhauer on persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/art_of_being_right.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: The Basis of All Dialectic</title>
<description>'The Basis of All Dialectic' is the introduction to Arthur Schopenhauer's original essay.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/basis_dialectic.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Art of Being Right: The Extension</title>
<description>'The Extension' is one of Arthur Schopenhauer's strategems from his original essay on argument and persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/art_of_being_right/extension.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Diffusion and Surprise</title>
<description>Here's an article on the impact of surprise in diffusion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/diffusion_surprise.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Look Good</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by taking care of your appearance.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/look_good.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Mindful Immersion</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by immersing yourself in the moment.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/mindful_immersion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Business Executive's Dilemma: Should I Promote My Top Sales Person to Sales Manager?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/promoting_top_sales.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Achieve Your Sales in 2010</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/how_to_achieve_sales_2010.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Buying Facilitation vs. buyer facilitation</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/buying_facilitation_vs_buyer_facilitation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Working for tomorrow, luckily</title>
<description>Staying alive is hard work!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1001blog/100115blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Negotiation: Side Payments</title>
<description>Side payments are sometimes a useful method in negotiation. Here's how.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/negotiation/tactics/side_payments.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Needs: Freedom</title>
<description>We all have a deep need for freedom. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/needs/freedom.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Brevitas</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Brevitas'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/brevitas.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Blogs and Diffusion</title>
<description>Here's an article on the power of blogs in diffusion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/blogs_diffusion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Critical Mass</title>
<description>Here's an article on critical mass and its importance in diffusing ideas.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/diffusion/critical_mass.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Lifelong Learning</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by keeping learning in your life.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/lifelong_learning.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Only Seconds</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on connecting with your web visitors.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/only_seconds.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 5 Books on Negotiations You Must Read</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on negotiation books.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/negotiation_books.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 3 Reasons It's Important to Look at the Big Picture</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on strategic perception.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/three_reasons.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Customers for Life!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/customers_for_life.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>East vs. West emotional expressions</title>
<description>The way people look for emotions changes in different cultures. Here's some research.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/1001blog/100108blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Power: Powerful People</title>
<description>What do powerful people do? What can you do to appear powerful? Here's what.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/power/powerful_people.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Diffusion Curve</title>
<description>Here's an article on the normal diffusion curve.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Laggards</title>
<description>Here's an article on diffusion laggards.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Healthy Body</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by keeping fit and healthy. Here's how.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Forgive and Forget</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is to let go of accusation and anger. Here's how.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Future of Sales</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/future_of_sales.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Six PR Tactics You Can Use TODAY to Win Visibility</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on PR and communications.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Successful Communication</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on communication.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles10/successful_communication.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Mask Theory of Eccentricity</title>
<description>Here is my new theory of eccentricity, based on the principle of masks. </description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Early Majority</title>
<description>Here's an article on the 'early majority' segment in the diffusion of innovations.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Late Majority</title>
<description>Here's an article on the 'late majority' segment in the diffusion of innovations.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Expressing Gratitude</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is simply to be grateful, and to show it.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Expressive Writing</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by writing what you feel.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Eusystolism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Eusystolism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/eusystolism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Burn Your Boat</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/burn_your_boat.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Business Executive's Dilemma: Should I Promote My Top Sales Person to Sales Manager?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales management.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Road to Success</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/road_to_success.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Time and Tradition</title>
<description>It's Christmas Day and traditions abound. Time also is passing and we can't stop it.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Innovators</title>
<description>Here's an article on the innovator segment of the diffusion model.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Diffusion: Early Adopters</title>
<description>Here's an article on the early adopter segment of the diffusion model.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Groups: Granfalloons</title>
<description>Granfalloons are a type of group. Here's details.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Groups: Form, Storm, Norm, Perform</title>
<description>Groups, when starting up, go through four stages of development. Here they are.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Contemplative life</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is in deep thought and understanding.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/contemplative_life.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Creative action</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is to be creative, taking up creative hobbies, etc.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Bomphiologia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as ''.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Art of Motivating Salespeople</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/art_of_motivating_salespeople.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why do HR professionals continue to get it so wrong?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on HR.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/why_have_hr.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Psychology of selling: Telemarketing</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/psychology_telemarketing.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A Good Week</title>
<description>I've had a good week. It started six years ago...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0912blog/091218blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Needs: Yalom's ultimate concerns</title>
<description>We have some concerns that we may even pretend are not there. Here's more.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Negotiation: Log-rolling</title>
<description>One tactic in negotiation is to ask for more than you really want. Read on...</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Act Happy</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by first acting as if you are happy.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/act_happy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Constructive activism</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by living an active life.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/happiness/constructive_activism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Bdelygmia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Bdelygmia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/bdelygmia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Trends for 2010</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/sales_trends_for_2010.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: LinkedIn Is a Waste Of a Sales Person's Time!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and networking.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/linkedin_is_waste_time.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Deal With Stress Associated With Relationships</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on handling stress.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Being Positive</title>
<description>Being Positive is a very good way of being happy too. Read on...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Ask-the-Manager Close</title>
<description>In selling, here's another great way of closing the deal.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Storytelling: Parable</title>
<description>The parable is a useful device in storytelling. Here's details.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Emotions: Anticipation</title>
<description>Anticipation is an emotion that is important in changing minds. Here's details.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Aligned integrity</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by aligning your actions to your values and thereby maintaining your integrity.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Believing vision</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by buying into a motivating vision of the future.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why can't a buyer make quicker buying decisions?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Isolating Objections</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/isolating_objections.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How Healing The Inner Child Will Help Those "Sad Feelings" Go Away If You're a Parent and an Abuse Survivor</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on healing past hurts.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jealous in Love</title>
<description>What's the difference between jealousy and envy? How do jealous people behave? Read on...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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