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3 Reasons smiling is not bad for you

Consumer Behavior Self development August 2, 2019 1 Comment

Do you think smiling could make you look less professional?

I have encountered people who think smiling may impact the way others will perceive you, and not in a good way - in a professional setting, as in a work environment. You might not seem serious, they think.

To tell you the truth, when I heard this, I was astonished to learn that some people may consider smiling could hurt your professionalism.

So here I am.

In the classic, “How to win friends and influence people” by Dale Carnegie, Carnegie had a whole chapter dedicated to “Smile”.

A smile is definitely a good thing, but here is the thing. When done properly, it would maximize its impact - in that professional setting.

5 Consumer behavior tricks you can use with your boss

Consumer Behavior Sales skills Self development July 20, 2019 1 Comment

A few weeks ago, I was asked what advice would I give someone just starting off their career.

I didn’t have to think, it was emotional intelligence.

I have seen so many people advance in careers even when they are technically inadequate because they know what to say and when to say it. That might seem unfair to some people, but as Bill Gates said:

“Life is not fair - get used to it.” - Bill Gates

While learning about consumer behavior, I couldn’t help but notice those tricks that were originally meant to seal a sales deal, but isn’t your relationship with your boss yet just another deal? Perhaps you could also use them with your date.

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So, what are these tricks anyway?

How exactly hard is it to say “No”?

Consumer Behavior Self development July 10, 2019

A few weeks ago, a colleague mentioned two things he likes about me. One of them is my ability to say, “No.”

My response?

Flattered. If you know me, you would know how much I like compliments, but then again, which girl doesn’t?
Although flattered, I wasn’t really sure if that was a good thing, of course in other people’s opinions, not mine. I know I do say “No” when I want to say “No” and it does come easily to me. Perhaps it’s because I like to put myself first. Some people call that “selfish”, but if my well-being is “selfish” then be it.

While I know I can say “No”, I witness a lot of people who say “No” with all their body and heart, but yet, still do whatever someone else has asked them to do. In some negotiations, from the bottom of their hearts, they don’t want to do it, yet they do.

The scenario below may sound familiar.

“That’s good”… Start with “That’s good”

Self development June 17, 2019

I was talking to a friend today about my day… and of course, like any human being, I would say something that might have upset me.

The response was?

“That’s good… It means …”

As I was going on the conversation, I was saying, “Maybe, but I think it could also be this… because of that…”

And then I get another response. He tells me…