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By Asad Zaidi
This is about some common mistakes that most people make in writing proposals. The 3 typical mistakes highlighted in this article are not just commonplace; they are BIG mistakes and can often result in the proposal being rejected or worse, simply ignored.The good news is that with a bit of re-thinking about what constitutes a good proposal, you can produce proposals that create more positive impact…
Powerful and persuasive writing requires multiple inputs: grammar and vocabulary, creativity and clarity, emotion and persuasion, experience and flair. The average executive however is not going to need to churn out creative writing masterpieces or poetic verses to stir the soul. What he/she will need to do most of the time is to write clearly and persuasively. Here are some simple but powerful strategies to improve business writing quickly and painlessly, starting now or next Monday (if you want to take it a bit easy)…
Delivering effective presentations is a skill that is polished with practice and experience and there are no magic short-cuts. But here are some simple communication strategies that you can easily use to create additional impact in your presentation no matter where you are on the experience curve…
People are persuaded to say yes to your product, service, idea, initiative, approach etc based on the quality of your proposition AND a positive impression about you. But how does one ensure this positive impression and enhance personal credibility?…
There is a large body of information that one can study to research the art and science of negotiation in one’s personal life or at work. To become a smart negotiator requires knowledge, preparation and experience, just like in any other field. But this article will get you started with first, essential principles….
It takes a lot of space to list all the things one should do to put out a good presentation. but here’s a quicker way to improve: just don’t do these 6 things
In one of his famous books called the Ultimate Sales Machine, author/entrepreneur/salesman Chet Holmes uses a quote (no one knows who said this originally)
“Maturity is when all of your mirrors turn into windows”.
Mr. Holmes goes on to say in his book:
“Most people live their lives surrounded by mirrors, focusing on themselves. They see their feelings, their needs. They think about how they come across to other people and whether or not they will get what they want…”
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