A Handful of Tips 10 – Self Improvement Five of the best self improvement tips Over the next decade you will need many new skills. Jobs will go to those who update their qualifications and master new skills.   Prepare for the Future   1. Keep learning new skills           Commit yourself to a life…

A Handful of Tips 9 – The source of the tips Where do I get my tips from? These are the books I am using. “Time -Savers for Busy People” and “Persuasive Ways”  Both books are available from all good New Zealand bookshops. These are the original versions. If you are having trouble getting them…

A Handful of Tips 8 – Leadership Five of the best leadership tips A good boss knows how to involve staff in team efforts, pays attention to details and standards and is able to delegate responsibility to others.   Be a Good Boss   1. Make sure your staff always understand clearly what is expected…

A Handful of Tips 7 – Money Five of the best money saving tips Most people will spend at least one third of their life in retirement without work. The more money you can save early in your career the more you will reap later.   Save Early and Invest Soundly   1. Spend less…

A Handful of Tips 6 – Meetings Five of the best meeting tips Why do you need a meeting? If you have good communication systems in place you will need few meetings. Your reputation can depend on how well you run a meeting.   Run Better Meetings 1. Plan well           Before you call a…

A Handful of Tips 5 – Confidence Five of the best confidence building tips To build your self-esteem never be afraid to seize any sensible opportunity – be ambitious. Some people are self motivated, others are motivated by set-backs and become determined to succeed. Improve Your Confidence 1. Accept new challenges           Never decline a…

Five of the best listening tips You cannot listen if you are talking  – and if you are talking you are not learning.   Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills   1. Put the speaker at ease           Remove distractions.           Start with a friendly everyday  conversation to establish a rapport.   2. Show you…

Five of the best questioning tips Ask Questions to get Information Successful people are skilled questioners. To learn more, master the skills of asking questions. 1. Start with comfortable questions These draw people out, establish a rapport and will get them talking. “I hear you have a very interesting hobby. How did you start it?”…

Five of the best writing tips. Most people are lazy readers. If you want to be read keep your writing simple and follow these rules. Write to be Read 1. Think about your reader Keep their image before you as you write. What would interest them? Write to arouse their interest, or stir their imagination.…

Here are five of the best public speaking tips. To improve your next speech 1. Think about your audience and the occasion What are their beliefs, attitudes and values? How much do they already know about your topic? 2. Decide your objective and write it down What actions do you want your audience to take…