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	<title>Communication and Performance Strategies</title>
	
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		<title>Communication Skills:  Do You Speak the Same Language?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you able to get your message across to people, be it verbal or written or do you find that sometimes it is a struggle? Without effective communication, a message can turn into an error or misunderstanding and can be really frustrating.  Ultimately, if we don’t commit to continually improving our communication skills, it can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Barriers Defusing Charges – Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 06:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio  Or download by clicking the link below: Defusing Charges In this third and final audio on the concept of charges we look at how to defuse a charge.  Once again if you haven&#8217;t listened to the two previous audios in this series you will find the links at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Barriers – Identifying Charges Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio  Or download by clicking the link below: Identifying Charges In this second audio we explore some of the key areas to help identify  when a charge exists.   As charges operate at a deeper sub conscious level and may not always be obvious, a deal of reflection is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Barriers -The Concept of Charges Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Or download by clicking the link below: Communication Barriers The Concept of Charges Have you ever had difficulty communicating with someone, or just feel the relationship is more like working with sandpaper that rubs you up the wrong way? What about  that person in your life, the thorn [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking the Hard Right – Part 2  Management Leadership Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was recently  thinking over a particular decision I had to make and I faced the question we all do &#8220;Do I want to make a Right Decision or do I want to make a Popular Decision?&#8221;  I think most of us would answer with what we know we should and that is the right [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking the Hard Right – Part 1 Management Leadership Training</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/7-7genwWUww/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/management-leadership-training/taking-the-hard-right-in-leadership-part-1-people-decisions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This phrase originally comes from a friend of mine who used it in reference to dealing with the hard decisions in life and business. The &#8216;Hard Right&#8217; refers to making the tough decision to do what is right in a situation or confronting an issue in a relationship which is just not easy, rather than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>40 Tips for a Powerful 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Happy New Year 2010]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New years resolution]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone, I have just come back from an extended break,  which is why I haven&#8217;t posted anything on my Blog for a month, so I thought I would make my first post this year more thoughtful.   I know many of you may have seen this before, as it is one of those emails [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Power of Leadership and its Lasting Legacy</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/sDSM-X1qbIc/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/management-leadership-training/the-power-of-leadership-and-its-lasting-legacy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it is important to take a moment in life and reflect on what sort of  legacy  we are leaving to those around us.   The online dictionary defines it as an amount of money or property left in a will or something handed down by a predecessor.   The legacy I would like to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Secret Steps to Giving a Killer Presentation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation Training]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[effective presentation skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[public speaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public speaking course]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to find out how to give a killer presentation and become a real Pro at Public Speaking then travel over to this page by clicking here. 3 Secret Steps to Giving a Killer Presentation For a limited time I am offering 4 FREE Audios on the key secrets to being top Public [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Another 3 Quick Tips to Managing and Leading Up (Audio 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press Play To Begin Streaming The Audio&#8230; Or download by clicking the link below: &#8216;Another 3 Quick Tips to Managing and Leading Up&#8217; In this second audio on the subject we discover another 3 tips to help with Leading and Managing Up. Managing Leadership or Managing Management, is not always an easy task, particularly in our [...]]]></description>
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		<media:content url="http://vtiperformance.com/audio/ManagingUp2.mp3" fileSize="7829129" type="audio/mpeg" /><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Press Play To Begin Streaming The Audio&amp;#8230; Or download by clicking the link below: &amp;#8216;Another 3 Quick Tips to Managing and Leading Up&amp;#8217; In this second audio on the subject we discover another 3 tips to help with Leading and Managing Up. Manag</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>David Patmore</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Press Play To Begin Streaming The Audio&amp;#8230; Or download by clicking the link below: &amp;#8216;Another 3 Quick Tips to Managing and Leading Up&amp;#8217; In this second audio on the subject we discover another 3 tips to help with Leading and Managing Up. Managing Leadership or Managing Management, is not always an easy task, particularly in our [...]</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>workplace,communications,assertiveness,skills,negotiation,skills,effective,public,speaking,effective,presentation,skills,business,communications,how,to,influence,people,leadership,communication,conflict,resolution,effective,communication,skills</itunes:keywords><feedburner:origLink>http://vtiperformance.com/management-leadership-training/another-3-quick-tips-to-managing-and-leading-up-audio-2/</feedburner:origLink></item>
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		<title>3 Quick Tips to Managing and Leading Up</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/bT-Nai1M1Kc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press Play To Begin Streaming The Audio&#8230; Or download by clicking the link below: 3 Quick Tips to Managing and Leading Up Leading Up or Managing Up is the ability to effectively navigate the relationship we have with those that are senior to us in position.   This could be a boss we directly report [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quick Thought for the Day…</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Confidence Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone, Life doesn&#8217;t always serve you with fairness or even with what you feel you deserve at times, so here is a thought for today.  It comes from a Martin Luther King Jr. Quote. &#8220;The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and conveniences, but where he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Announcing: ‘Presenting with Impact’ Nov 26th &amp; 27th</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/_G9Uv7ohUVo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click Here to Read More About &#8216;Presenting with Impact&#8217; on November 26th &#38; 27th, Melbourne, Australia. I want to ask you a quick question&#8230;Have you ever experienced the following? The dread of speaking in front of a live audience An inability to get your message across clearly and effectively An attack of the nerves Trouble [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Build Self Confidence – 3 Confidence Boosters (Part 4)</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/5U3PID43IGk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Confidence Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, Here is the fourth and final instalment for my confidence training video series. In this video I discuss three sure fire confidence boosters. 1. The Power of Association 2. The Attitude of Gratitude (Corny I know but a great principle for life) 3. Do Something You&#8217;ve Never Done Before (Keepin it fresh) I hope [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Self Confidence – Core Centred Communication (Part 3)</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/M7-RNgTnH9g/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this third video I explore a technique which has literally changed the way I do life and business.  It has helped me to discover the practical strategy to tap into my confidence and power in many situations where I have faced challenge or have desired to go up to the next level in my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Self Confidence and Releasing Your Power – Self Talk (Part 2)</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/mFf4ai3UiKc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:50:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a powerful video on how poor self talk can be quietly and sometimes unobtrusively eroding our self confidence. Taking the time to discover how to build self confidence can be one of the best investments you will ever make.  Our confidence is at the core of how we perceive our ability to attempt [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Build Self Confidence and Release Your Power – Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many of you may know I recently did a survey to ascertain what are some of the key challenges people believe they have in business and in life.  One of the themes that arose from this exercise is that many felt that self confidence was a key need to becoming more effective.  When you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Secret Negotiating Tactics Revealed – ‘The 5 Negotiating Styles’ (Audio 4)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Or download by clicking the link below: The Negotiating Edge 4 NOTE: Please allow time for it to download should it not come up instantly: In this final in the series on negotiation tactics I explore the 5  styles that can be present in a negotiation.  You will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Secret Negotiating Tactics Revealed – ‘The 5 Power Bases’ (Audio 3)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Or download by clicking the link below: The Negotiating Edge 3 NOTE: Please allow time for it to download should it not come up instantly: This next session on Secret Negotiating Tactics covers the 5 power bases you will encounter in any formal or informal negotiation.  This is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Secret Negotiating Tactics Revealed – ‘Interest Based Negotiations’ (Audio 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Or download by clicking the link below: The Negotiating Edge 2 NOTE: Please allow time for it to download should it not come up instantly: In Part 2 of &#8216;Secret Negotiating Tactics Revealed&#8217; I talk about the &#8216;Interest Based Negotiation&#8217; model.   It is the core mindset that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Secret Negotiating Tactics Revealed – Planning and Preparing (Audio 1)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Or download by clicking the link below: The Negotiating Edge 1 NOTE: Please allow time for it to download should it not come up instantly: This audio is the first of a four part mini-series on using negotiating strategies and tactics to improve your day to day negotiations [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Deal With Fear When You Have to Speak in Public</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/pkwf6uIUWis/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/presentation-training/how-to-deal-with-fear-when-you-have-to-speak-in-public/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever get an attack of the nerves before you have to speak in front of an audience? Have you ever felt like running away when you had to stand up in a group and present on a topic? Don’t worry, that’s fairly normal for most people.  In the last few years I have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Techniques To Help Increase Your Influencing Skills</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/ATTp2cQNWgU/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/influencing-skills/4-techniques-to-help-you-increase-your-influencing-skills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Influencing Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=358</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why a particular person gets everything that he or she wants and you don’t? Have you ever asked the question; “What does he or she have that I don’t?’ Well, if this seems familiar then perhaps you need to increase your influencing skills! To be able to persuade others is not as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Assertiveness Training – Learn How to Say ‘No’ and Mean it!</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/bNIkD4eRNlw/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/communication-training/learn-how-to-say-no-and-mean-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=340</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the more difficult communication techniques people can struggle with is the ability to say no and mean it, particularly when people won’t take no for an answer.  Whether we are in a leadership role, dealing with colleagues or clients or even in our personal relationships, no can be one of the most powerful [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Want To Be More Assertive? (Part 2)</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/jLG7xFyEHF8/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/communication-training/do-you-want-to-be-more-assertive-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=225</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this article we are going to look at ways to &#8216;Get Your Ideas Across Without Being Pushy.&#8217; Pushy or Influential? The big misunderstanding with increasing our ability to be more assertive is that we have to mirror other people who perhaps come across as more vocally dominating .  The reality is, that is the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Can You Get 3 Hours of Productivity Out of 1? (Part 2)</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/rht5VopWRf0/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/management-leadership-training/how-can-you-get-3-hours-of-productivity-out-of-1-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Or download the Interview by clicking the picture or link below: Elliot Hayes Time Man Part 2 NOTE: Please allow time for it to download should it not come up instantly: Welcome to the second part of the recent interview I conducted with Elliot Hayes the &#8216;Productivity and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Can You Get 3 Hours of Productivity Out of 1? (Part 1)</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/RWUfsDfUPYs/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/management-leadership-training/how-can-you-get-3-hours-of-work-into-only-1-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Or download the Interview by clicking the picture or link below: Elliot Hayes Interview Part 1 NOTE: Please allow time for it to download should it not come up instantly: Recently I conducted an Interview with a colleague of mine &#8216;Elliot Hayes.&#8217; Elliot is an expert in productivity and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Want More Powerful Assertiveness Skills? (Part 1)</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/T9kILC6QV_A/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/communication-training/do-you-want-to-be-more-assertive-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=211</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you think that people take advantage of you because you cannot say ‘no’ to them? Do you feel that you are being neglected by others and don’t get what you want? Perhaps you find it difficult to voice your thoughts or ideas when you’re in a meeting? One of the big questions I constantly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Strategies to Improve your Presentation Skills</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/f0znpROFwaQ/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/presentation-training/5-strategies-to-improve-your-presentation-skills-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business presentation skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=415</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How strong are your presentation skills? Presentation skills are not only important when giving speeches to large crowds. Presentation skills are crucial in business in lecture settings, training sessions, client presentation and in face to face meetings. Follow the strategies outlined below to improve your presentation skills. 1.     Join Toastmasters- Whether you join Toastmasters or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How’s Your Communication Skills? …Are You Listening or Just Waiting For Your Turn To Talk?</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/XIPJDZ684Hs/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/communication-training/are-you-listening-or-just-waiting-for-your-turn-to-talk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times do you come across a situation where you feel like shaking the other person because he or she is not listening to you? Well it is fairly common situation where people do not listen because listening is a skill you need to develop! Hearing is a physical phenomenon but listening is one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Know How To Say NO? – ABC Interview</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/AeKsnItPUwY/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/communication-training/do-you-know-how-to-say-no-abc-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Press play to begin streaming the audio Learning how to say ‘NO’ is difficult for many people.  I did a recent interview for the ABC in SA on How to Say ‘NO’ Effectively.  It is only about a 7 minute listen but has a couple of great ideas if you need to say no and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Keys to Become More Emotionally Intelligent</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/MdYU-5RMNBk/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/management-leadership-training/3-keys-to-become-more-emotionally-intelligent/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=29</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why a person talks more with their fists than words when they are  angry? Or why do you feel like bashing up something when you are upset about something not going the way you wanted? Well we are talking about our emotions. Being angry is as natural as being happy about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 3 Phases of Communication in a Negotiation.</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/GbYxJybfv8M/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/negotiating-training/the-3-phases-of-communication-in-a-negotiation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Negotiation Training]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[business negotiation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to negotiate]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=39</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are some thoughts on the 3 phases of communicating in a negotiation. Negotiation is basically an interactive communication that takes place between persons, for making a deal and coming to a mutual agreement at the end. In today’s fast paced world we are negotiating with some one or other everyday.  Most people are at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Avoid Death By Power Point!</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/Aduszs1bvVw/</link>
		<comments>http://vtiperformance.com/management-leadership-training/how-to-avoid-death-by-power-point/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[death by power point]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=327</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is a tutorial I did recently to help you avoid the &#8216;Death by Power Point&#8217; Epidemic. Warm regards, David Patmore P.S.  If you experienced some great results using these techniques drop me a line I love to hear your feedback and it can encourage and make a difference to others.  Just leave your feedback [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You Only Need to Say 3 Things</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/Jl5KzQmBEqs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Presentation Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business presentation skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective presentation skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving presentation skills]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is some more tips on effective public speaking and presentations. Fear of public speaking plunges most people in a dilemma, while some walk in and present their speech skillfully, get rave reviews and walk away with pride. It is important to know that Public Speaking and Presentation Skills requires a clear purpose, a strategy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Make Great Team Decisions in 7 Steps</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/fQC04rld8Zg/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[team building team work team player team development corporate team building team training business team team structure team solutions teams team teamwork]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=50</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few thoughts on teams. A team is only as strong as the combined performance of those involved. Each member of the team must be dedicated, collaborative, and proficient. When one person disagrees with the common goal, his or her performance will affect others in the group. At this stage the Team Manager [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discover How Intelligent Your Emotions Are</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/r8anPPdPmRA/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[emotional intelligence and daniel goleman]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=57</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[These days it is not just Artificial intelligence, but also Emotional Intelligence that is becoming a popular topic of discussion. People with high intelligent quotient, who excel in academics because of their logical skills, or math or verbal skills, were often poor performers in life. Daniel Goldman brought out the equation of the Emotional Quotient [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Does Building Your Leadership Brand Mean?</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/7_azM0lQOSI/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=64</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How are you perceived by those that you lead within your organisation? While a great deal of time and focus is spent on branding a product or service, little attention is directed to an individual leader’s brand and its potential impact on their leadership results. Business leadership results are often derived from a leader’s ability [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Ways to Improve Customer Service</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/dk1mAfG49os/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=71</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you spend enough time focusing on your current customers? While businesses often spend a great deal of time and money on acquiring new customers, it is actually less expensive and more effective to up-sell current customers. Satisfied customers often become repeat customers. So, how can you improve your customer service within your organization? 1. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Improve Your Impact When Influencing Others</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/OIlT-wJEcBk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Influencing Skills]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=75</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a leader, one of the most important skills to master is that of influencing. Similar to skills required in selling products or services, leaders must learn the art of reading people and communication in an effort to positively persuade others. To improve your ability to influence others, learn how to present your proposition clearly, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/gK141srNz0A/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 01:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=83</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Public speaking is a crucial skill to master when looking to advance within an organization. While many people associate large audiences with the term public speaking, in the business world, public speaking can refer to conferences, lectures, classroom lessons, management meetings and even phone conferences. Follow the tips below to improve your public speaking skills. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Improve your Time Management Through Planning and Prioritisation</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/9gIXAMBlPtM/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Management Leadership Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=94</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every one of us has the same amount of time within any given day, yet some of us seem to be more effective with our time than others. When you are effective with your time, you often experience a reduction in stress and an enhanced quality of life. Much like any other skill, to improve [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Easy Steps to Improve Your Time Management</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/D1zXB-ZyA5A/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=98</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite our movement to a digital world, many individuals and business owners still struggle with the concept of time management. We are all aware that we have a fixed number of hours to work with during any given week. Yet some of us seem to utilize these hours more effectively than others. How can you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 5 Crucial Keys to Project Management</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/rkbIcKfK16Q/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you have prepared your project plan, it is time to get to work. Implementation is one of the biggest challenges for new or inexperienced project managers. But, it is crucial as without full and detailed implementation, your project may not yield the results that are intended. Follow these steps to begin working on your project [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Improving Your Project Management Skills</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/1_aLy1R2Bbs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Project management is a skill that can be used in a variety of job positions and within virtually every organization. Even if your current job title does not contain the phrase ‘project manager’, the skills below will enable you to improve your overall work performance. One of the first project management skills to master is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Top 5 Business Negotiation Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=125</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Negotiation is both a skill and an art form in the business world. Negotiation is crucial at every stage of business, from seeking employment, to negotiating sales contracts to negotiating your point of view in a discussion. To improve your negotiation skills, follow the 5 tips outlined below. 1.     Be Willing to Negotiate- While this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Conflict Training – The Top 5 Resolution Tips</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/MLlBblwimdA/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication Training]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=129</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Conflict is inevitable within any organization. Misunderstanding or communication barriers often lead to conflict between co-workers, staff, management, clients or even firends. Proactive steps can be taken to improve communication in an effort to prevent conflicts from arising. And, in the event that conflict does occur, leaders or members of the organization can follow a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Strategies to Improve your Presentation Skills</title>
		<link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BusinessCommunicationPerformanceStrategies/~3/qEtViuSY19s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://vtiperformance.com/?p=133</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How strong are your presentation skills? Presentation skills are not only important when giving speeches to large crowds. Presentation skills are crucial in business in lecture settings, training sessions, client presentation and in face to face meetings. Follow the strategies outlined below to improve your presentation skills. 1.     Join Toastmasters- Whether you join Toastmasters or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Proven Methods for Improving your Leadership Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best ways to determine how effective you are as a leader is through evaluating the results you are getting within your organization. Effective leadership can be linked to enhanced retention within your organization, to improved employee satisfaction and to overall business revenues. Many individuals possess natural leadership skills. The rest of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Ever Feel Pulled in Every Direction?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel pulled in every direction? When you are at work, you feel that you should be at home. And when you are at home, you feel like you should be at work. If this is the case, you are in the same boat as many professionals. The solution to this tug of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Sure Fire Ways to Get Results with Your Influencing Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How effective are you at influencing others? Influence is an important skill to master as a leader, as it touches all parts of an organization. Leaders and business owners must be able to effectively influence their staff, colleagues, vendors and network contacts. To improve your ability to influence others, work to gain the perspective of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discover The 5 Cardinal Rules of Effective Leadership</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>info@vtiperformance.com (David Patmore)</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you lead informally or formally, your leadership matters! And while you may exhibit leadership skills currently, it is important to sharpen your saw and work to improve them on an ongoing basis to remain effective. To increase your leadership skills, focus on the 5 cardinal rules of leadership outlined below. 1.     Protect your Mind- [...]]]></description>
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