I was driving on a country road when I suddenly came upon a turtle crossing the road. I swerved to miss it and looked in the rear view mirror to make sure it was OK. It had pulled its head and legs into its shell and was sitting in the road. It was a sitting duck to get squashed by the next car. Or should I say a sitting turtle. I wondered if I ever act like that turtle. Are there times when I do something that once worked but now is in the wrong time and place? For the turtle, pulling in worked to keep safe for most dangers. But not on the road. What about you? Can you thi... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 95
3677. Bullies
September 19, 2008
An article on MSNBC website on July 9, 2008, "Hospital bullies take a toll on patient safety," cited how a lack of emotional intelligence affects the quality of medical care, and health care costs. Hospitals today are stressful workplaces and most of the healthcare professionals within them work hard to save lives and provide compassionate care. However, studies have found that a small percentage of clinicians acting in an arrogant, intimidating manner can have major impact within the healthcare system. As in the business sector, a lack of emotional intelligence affects staff morale and tu... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 66
3678. Being Judgmental
September 19, 2008
Have you ever been told that you were being judgmental? Most of us have heard that from a spouse, teenager or co-worker. How can you work on this? The first step may well be to become less judgmental toward yourself. Then you can more easily improve how you handle others too. Do you have self-judging critical thoughts? Nearly all of us do. "I should have done that better." "I should never have said that." "When will I ever learn?" Sound familiar? Sometimes these critical thoughts can build up until they take over and we stew in a mood of self-blame. Some people avoid this by la... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 67
3679. How to Control Impulses
September 19, 2008
I have described in a prior article how fast reacting often spells trouble. Now in this article I tell you what you can do about this reaction problem. When stress has made you reactive, here is a recovery process: 1. Train yourself to notice your physical symptoms of being upset, such as: tense muscles, shallow breathing, heart racing, face flushed, making fists, perspiring, tightness in chest, etc. These sensations tell you that you are reacting and it is time to get your focus back. 2. Calm yourself with techniques such as deep breathing and meditating. 3. Remember to ask you... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 53
3680. Impulse Control
September 19, 2008
Consider the case of John, who continually receives an important report late from Bob. John asks for Bob to correct this lateness to no avail. John then asks Bob to meet to solve this problem. What if Bob says to John, "I don't have time for any such meeting. I told you I would get that report in on time. So get off my back!" John might lose sight of what he really wants. He might shift to the goal of letting off steam to express his anger at Bob. He might fire a zinger at Bob, "You're not a team player. You are just out for yourself!" Later, John might regret what he said. Lack of im... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 70
3681. Why Buy a DECT phone?
September 19, 2008
At home both in a domestic environment and in the workplace, DECT phones utilise the most up-to-date digital technology and offer crystal-clear sound quality alongside a whole host of additional benefits. With DECT phones, you have the freedom to have phone conversations, free from the confines of wires. Some handsets allow you to talk as far as 300 metres away from the base unit, be it upstairs, in the kitchen or in the garden. In an office environment, many businesses find DECT phones useful as they allow colleagues to constantly stay in touch, even when they are away from their de... (read more)
Author: david tymon | Article Views: 74
3682. Emotionally Intelligent Problem-Solving Process
September 19, 2008
I teach a 5-step emotionally intelligent problem-solving process in my Tele-Workshop series, Emotional Intelligence for Resilient Leaders and Professionals. Step 1: Ascertain the facts. What did you see or hear? Look beneath other people's interpretations of the facts. What actually happened? Step 2: What do you and others think about the facts? What judgments are being made? Are there interpretations and stories attached to the facts? How valid are these? Step 3: What do you and others feel about this situation? What emotions are coming up? Are you frustrated, angry, ha... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 72
3683. Discounted BT DECT phones at BigBoxShop.co.uk
September 19, 2008
For many years, British Telecom have not only provided the nations telephone network, but also some of the finest branded phone equipment The introduction of DECT in the 90’s was a revolution in cordless telephone technology and one which the telecoms giant has embraced with some of the best DECT phone handsets on the market today. BigBoxShop.co.uk stock a comprehensive selection of BT’s DECT phone range. All of these have huge discounts, with reductions of upto 40% off RRP. Here is a selection of some of their best sellers: BT Studio 3500 Twin DECT Phone Finished in s... (read more)
Author: david tymon | Article Views: 121
3684. Case of Conflict over New Benefits
September 19, 2008
Imagine you are the Executive Director of a large non-profit organization. Your insurance company notified you that starting in 6 weeks your premiums for health insurance benefits for your employees would cost 25% more for the next year. Your Board of Directors instructed you to change to another plan called a Health Savings Account Plan that promised not to raise costs next year. At a total staff meeting, you explained how the new benefits plan would work. You said that employees will be required to pay all medical expenses until they satisfied a $1500 deductable. Employees wer... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 62
3685. Personal Mission Statements
September 19, 2008
Stephen Covey, in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, advocates strongly for writing a personal mission statement. Then use this as a compass in specific situations. He gives many reasons why having a personal mission statement is a crucial ingredient for highly effective people. I have twice attended 3-day workshops sponsored by Covey Associates. The workshop leader asked us each time to raise our hand if we had written our personal mission statement. In each workshop, I was the only one who had written one. I was shocked. Covey's book gives so many good reasons for doin... (read more)
Author: William Murray | Article Views: 104
3686. Binatone DECT phones from BigBoxShop.co.uk
September 19, 2008
Binatone are one of the leading manufacturers of DECT phones and their full range is available to by at BigBoxShop.co.uk. Ideal for the home or office, DECT phones utilise the latest digital phone technology to offer crystal clear sound quality. With offices across the world, Binatone have been at the forefront of telephone technology for over 50 years, both with their own branded products, and those which are sold on to other distributors under different labels. Their remit is to deliver user friendly products which deliver optimum functionality and design, whilst remaining competitively... (read more)
Author: david tymon | Article Views: 91
3687. The Wonders of Webcams
September 19, 2008
Where in the world are your friends? Brothers in Berlin, sisters in Seville or colleagues in Cannes; whoever the contact, wherever they are, make sure you keep in touch using modern technology’s latest offerings. Video technology has been used in business for several years now with video conference calls a popular choice for connecting colleagues working in offices worldwide. It’s not just the business world that’s benefiting from the capabilities of technological expertise as millions of people worldwide now use video technology to communicate in their personal lives as well. Since ... (read more)
Author: Adam Singleton | Article Views: 88
3688. The best place to buy Siemens DECT phones
September 19, 2008
Electronics giant Siemens have always been at the forefront of new technology. Their cordless phone offering is no exception to this and the Germans are responsible for some of the finest DECT phones that money can buy. Telecoms E-tailer Big Box Shop have a full range of Siemens DECT phones, and all at ultra-competitive prices. The Siemens’ Gigaset range includes: Siemens Gigaset C240 Cordless Dect Phone This entry level handset is perfect for those seeking a modestly priced DECT phone, without compromising on quality. Compatible with analogue as well as digital systems, the C24... (read more)
Author: david tymon | Article Views: 202
3689. Is it worth living in the world of wireless connectivity?
September 19, 2008
Nowadays airwaves market is getting bigger and wider. Broadband continues to grow and change. Now we can see its considerable improvements. You may ask what the main improved spheres are. First of all, speed. The 21st century is a century of speed. Speed of transferring or obtaining information is vitally significant at times. The second thing is convenience. It is really nice that someone suits your convenience and you feel comfortable. Finally and probably the most interesting point for people is price rates. These are the three main aspects where we can see that regular movement and as res... (read more)
Author: Travis Olague | Article Views: 32
3690. The stylish BlackBerry Bold for new-age users
September 18, 2008
BlackBerry Bold 9000 is quite nice and stylish looking mobile phone. Although BlackBerry is just an upcoming brand, but it is becoming popular among the people. Blackberry phones are business phones that come with a large colour screen complete with a full QWERTY keyboard. It is 3G Smart phone. This mobile phone's screen is so large that it accentuates good sized viewing experience. BlackBerry was first launched in Canada, which is actually the leading symbol of wireless communication sedition.BlackBerry Bold has number of specifications and features. It has enormous number of icons in organis... (read more)
Author: adam caitlin | Article Views: 139
3691. Charter Cable TV Offers The Best Entertainment at Unbeatable Prices
September 19, 2008
Some of us would like to forget the bill paying time of the month. Everyone fears that time of month. Monthly rent and mortage payments are also accompanied by the utility bills.No matter what we do to try and keep costs down, bills continue getting larger and larger as time elapses. I have the good news on how hefty utility bills can be driven down each month. Charter providers customers with a bundled low cost package that includes cable, internet, and phone services. Charter has debt relief solutions, such as combining individual bills, that will help your economical situation. Terrific cus... (read more)
Author: martha smith | Article Views: 75
3692. Nokia mobile phones: Efficient and ultimate
September 19, 2008
When genius are at work and when the required resources are available,what more can you expect? Definitely the evolution of high-end and innovative gadgets are expected. These days, we can facilitate almost very task of ours with various equipments. Almost every gadget undergoes certain developmental process at every regular intervals. For instance, the communication tools since their invention have undergone several up gradation stages. Few years back, we used to have access only to the conventional phones. These tools didn't facilitated the tasks of communication, the users used to und... (read more)
Author: andrew brandan | Article Views: 42
3693. Contract phones and Pay as you go phones: Whatever be the choice, benefit is a promise!
September 19, 2008
The amazing features of contract phones and pay as you go phones have given birth to a new step which has redefined communication in a more majestic way. It is not a new thing to mention how important are the Mobile phones in present day life. You need to carry a mobile device not just to talk to your loved ones who live far from you but also to manage your official work. May be any job call comes your way or any good news is waiting for for you. You never know! Besides providing you effective communication services, the mobile widgets also come with various entertaining and useful featur... (read more)
Author: David Boon | Article Views: 31
3694. Samsung Omnia VS Samsung F480 Tocco: A big bang
September 19, 2008
The Samsung Omnia and Samsung F480 Tocco 3G enabled handset. These handsets are power-packed with state-of-the-art features and functions. Both the handsets have unique as well as common features and are considered as ideal friend for tech-savvy users. Samsung is one the major player in mobile telecom industry with a wide collection of mobile phones. The mobile phones from Samsung are available in a varied choice to satisfy the casual and tech-savvy users. Almost all models of Samsung are packed with intuitive design and features. The stylish phones are real aspiration from the consumer p... (read more)
Author: David Boon | Article Views: 117
3695. Nokia 6500 slide vs Nokia 6600 Fold: Products which Meet Extraordinary Expectations
September 18, 2008
A contest is always with a definitive result, however a ' versus' situation can lead to positive results for both the contenders. This has been the case with the versus in Nokia 6500 slide vs Nokia 6600 Fold. The magnificence of both of them have been laid down with this amazing situation. Excellence deposits itself both by sliding into the Nokia 6500 Slide and by remaining folded in the Nokia 6600 Fold. The first model glorifies the features involved in its 2.2 inches TFT screen while the second animates beauty in the form of an OLED display with a size of 2.13 inches. Both have the same... (read more)
Author: Day Kevi | Article Views: 502
3696. Blackberry curve - Beyond the expectations
September 18, 2008
Mobile phones add more charm to your personality with their stunning design and great looks. You will feel more confident with these highly mesmerising communicating devices, which suits best to your fashion statement. Nowadays many mobile manufacturing companies are giving more emphasis on the design and overall making of the handset. A smart phone makes you feel smart and makes you a center of attraction among your friends. There are numerous fantastic handsets in the market, which are perfectly packed with high-end techniques and comes with extremely eye candy shape and size. Imagine y... (read more)
Author: Raina Kelsey | Article Views: 92
3697. O2 XDA stellar has already given most mobile companies a run for their money
September 18, 2008
If one thinks of purchasing an O2 mobile phone then going for O2 XDA stellar is a good option. The mobile phone has already been launched in the market since November of 2007.The O2 XDA stellar has a size of 112 x 59 x 18.6 mm and it weighs only 190 grams. One of its distinct features is its excellent battery back up. It has a standby time of 365 hours and a talktime of 5 hours. It does support various games and has such stunning appearance that it has given most mobile companies a run for their money. This indeed is a smart phone with some excellent features and has enough potential to d... (read more)
Author: Raina Kelsey | Article Views: 57
3698. Nokia N95 8gb: Get Real With the New Mobile King
September 18, 2008
Mobile users have been singing praises of the Nokia N95 8GB ever since it was introduced in the mobile market. The reasons are endless but some of them are quite big enough to make an impact, 5 megapixel camera, bigger screen, built-in GPS, digital music player and 8GB of internal memory. In this article, we would be reading all the possible reasons that have helped Nokia to sustain its position with the Nokia N95 8GB. This Nokia mobile phone operates on the 2G as well as the 3G networks, which means that it facilitates automatic switching between bands and modes. This GSM-enabled mobile ... (read more)
Author: Alden Jerry | Article Views: 88
3699. The Utilities of PC Phone Calling Service
September 19, 2008
The launch of internet telephony has enabled the termination of voice calls. Users can make long distance calls while simultaneously surfing internet on their PC. The PC users can make calls to distant places. The calls can be forwarded free of cost depending on the plans offered by the service provider. The users feel delighted to access the services offered by the service provider. The PC to phone calls can be made instantaneously by simply dialling the number to the destination where the calls are to be terminated. The best thing about the service is that users can see people to whom t... (read more)
Author: Nisha Garg | Article Views: 49
3700. Get ready for mobile entertainment with Samsung F400
September 19, 2008
The demand for high technology-enabled mobile phone is never-ending. There are numerous new models available in the market with all the latest mobile technology and some extraordinary feature to meet the customers demand. All the leading mobile manufacturer are offering a wide range of mobile phones with look, style and features. With the cut-throat competition in the market one name always stand tall and firm is Samsung. The latest and most-admired mobile phones to come out from the house of Samsung is the Samsung F400. This sophisticated and stylish mobile phone is an ultimate de... (read more)
Author: Alice Erin | Article Views: 124
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