http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills.shtml Expert Articles on Interpersonal Skills including handling conflict, communication skills, active listening, saying no. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:56:23 -0400 en-us http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/do-you-have-the-courage-of-an-entrepreneur--5216.shtml Articles Entrepreneurship requires a certain personality and a willingness to see plans and problems from more than one point of view. Being an entrepreneur also requires courage. Sue talks about the top three courage-builders for her own businesses and why personal growth is required to be a successful entrepreneur. 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Learn 5 ways that authenticity can help you reap the benefits and also avoid the potential pitfalls of professional relationships. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:09:47 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/5-ways-authenticity-deepens-professional-relationships-to-build-productivity-5143.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/saying-no-gracefully-to-customers-and-colleagues-111-111.shtml Articles Whether you are saying no to a colleague asking you to do something, or saying no to a potential client that you really don't want to have, the ability to say no gracefully is a key skill when you are in business as a solo entrepreneur. Here are four quick steps to learning this skill. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:39:09 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/saying-no-gracefully-to-customers-and-colleagues-111-111.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/communication-secret-the-art-of-listening-321.shtml Articles Are you a great listener or a big talker? Listening is one of the key factors in forging strong relationships in your business and personal life. If you're turning off people in your life, it's costing you more than you realize. Learn tips to becoming a great listener! Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:10:36 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/communication-secret-the-art-of-listening-321.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/making-assumptions--a-critical-communication-mist-324-324.shtml Articles Communication is a critical factor in building professional and personal relationships. So often misunderstandings, conflicts and mis-connections arise around communication. Learn one of the critical factors that can make or break a conversation in an instant. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:09:08 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/making-assumptions--a-critical-communication-mist-324-324.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/have-you-ever-been-told-you-re-just-too-sensitive--4774.shtml Articles Let’s face it — being sensitive has never been highly accepted in a world that is not so sensitive. I believe that is going to change. Actually, it is changing. The energy in the world is shifting and sensitivity is heightened these days – even for those who have not previously considered themselves to be highly sensitive. We are going back to our true nature. So why should you care if you fall into this group? Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:07:47 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/have-you-ever-been-told-you-re-just-too-sensitive--4774.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/5-reasons-to-be-an-optimist-4648.shtml Articles No doubt you've heard sayings about happiness and the power of positive thinking. For instance, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" and "some pursue happiness, others create it." Turns out that optimism truly is a powerful force. And, regardless of your circumstances or personal setbacks, you can choose to approach life with a sunny outlook, transforming negative thoughts into positive ones and increasing your chances of success. Still not convinced? Here are five findings that prove the power of positivity. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:18:54 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/5-reasons-to-be-an-optimist-4648.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/what-has-love-got-to-do-with-it--4077.shtml Articles If you want to be successful, you have to genuinely care about others. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:01:22 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/what-has-love-got-to-do-with-it--4077.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/timely-tips-overcoming-perfectionism-paralysis-3789.shtml Articles Here are some tips for overcoming the insidious paralysis of perfectionism. Thu, 28 May 2009 01:03:09 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/timely-tips-overcoming-perfectionism-paralysis-3789.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/tapping-into-your-intuition-for-greater-clarity-confidence-and-creativity-in-your-business-3798.shtml Articles Every day you are faced with making decisions in your business. You are looking over your year and planning the next program you want to offer your clients. Do I launch it in this month or that month? Do I support it with this marketing strategy or do I use that one? Which virtual assistant do I hire? We search for information, ideas and resources outside of us and then at some point you have to bring it inside and make your own decision. This is where a well developed sense of your intuition to support your decisions is critical to your success. Here are 7 steps to help you hone your intuitive sense. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:58:37 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/tapping-into-your-intuition-for-greater-clarity-confidence-and-creativity-in-your-business-3798.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/7-simple-steps-to-improving-your-optimistic-outlook-3524.shtml Articles What is the key to earning more, achieving higher success and happiness? We can summarize in one word: optimism. Here are 7 simple, actionable tips to help you boost your optimism and see all kinds of wonderful results. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:23:02 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/7-simple-steps-to-improving-your-optimistic-outlook-3524.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/what-s-more-important-thinking-or-doing--3512.shtml Articles Doers or Thinkers. Who is in a better position to succeed in work and life? What do you think? Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:01:42 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/what-s-more-important-thinking-or-doing--3512.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/empathy-3434.shtml Articles Having compassion and empathy for the customers and clients you work with will support them in accessing their own personal power. All people deserve that extra ounce of respect and understanding. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:17:32 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/empathy-3434.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/how-do-you-give-away-your-power-in-business--3399.shtml Articles Recently I heard someone comment that another friend had been ‘giving away her power’ by continuing to remain angry at someone who’d done her wrong. She’d stayed stuck in a complete lack of forgiveness. The comment really made me stop and think …for forgiving others isn’t just what we’re ‘supposed’ to do – it actually does make us feel good about ourselves. So, naturally, my next thought was to apply this to the process of marketing and building your business. Here are a few beliefs that bleed your power. See if you recognize any. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:57:50 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/how-do-you-give-away-your-power-in-business--3399.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/how-to-create-clear-client-boundaries-for-better-results--2913.shtml Articles It is important to set clear boundaries with clients. Here are 3 straight-to-the-point tips for handling boundary-pushing clients with "Gracious Strength". Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:48:44 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/how-to-create-clear-client-boundaries-for-better-results--2913.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/creating-successful-relationships-2004.shtml Articles Learn how the relationships you create affect your success. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:56:54 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/creating-successful-relationships-2004.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/unlease-your-creativity-2812.shtml Articles Here are five factors which, when practiced consistently in your life, will help you tap into the giant creativity reservoir you have within. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:19:49 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/unlease-your-creativity-2812.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/4-ways-to-increase-your-awareness-and-change-your-attitude-2904.shtml Articles Learn 4 ways to increase your awareness and change your attitude. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:51:10 -0400 http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/4-ways-to-increase-your-awareness-and-change-your-attitude-2904.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/personal-development/interpersonal-skills/playing-to-your-strengths--2930.shtml Articles Most people have strengths and weaknesses, whether in business or in life. And, most people would say “I’ll work on the weaknesses to bring them up to par.” Not exactly the best route to go! 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