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Optimism Can Be Learned

MetLife Insurance executive hired a special group of applicants who failed the normal screening tests, but scored high on optimism. The “dumb” optimists sold 57% more insurance than the “smart”

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The Power of Optimism

Empirical findings and scientific studies indicate that optimists are more successful in all aspects of life than pessimists. Optimists catch more fish. A fishing guide once said that catching a trout

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Thoughts on Prayer

Prayer allows us to develop a proper relationship with God that enables us to live the life he wants for us. As we progressively develop a deep, abiding commitment to God

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Characteristics of Good Leaders

Teachers, coaches, doctors, parents, executives, indeed all people who are in a leadership position have the following characteristics: 1. Expectations of success. 2. High energy that produces creativity and imaginative

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More on Rapport

Developing rapport begins with having empathy for the other person’s point of view. Mirror the other person’s posture and body movements. Use the voice tone of the other person. Speak

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Be QUIK to Develop Rapport

Everyone–yes, everyone–has an interesting life story, or something they can teach, or an idea they can discuss. So to develop instantaneous rapport with a stranger use the QUIK approach. Question what,

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