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Business etiquette – TalkAfrique http://www.talkafrique.com Connecting To Advance Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:39:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://www.talkafrique.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ta_logo22-150x92.jpg Business etiquette – TalkAfrique http://www.talkafrique.com 32 32 You’re Powerful http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/youre-powerful Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:39:56 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=11835 If they say I can’t, And I say I can, I have to choose whose word I believe, And then prove it! It’s tempting to choose what they say, because it’s easier to prove; Just do nothing

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]]> The Demystification of Jose Mourinho http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/demystification-jose-mourinho Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:48:18 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=11544  By Darasimi Oshodi “I don’t feel comfortable enough to tell you what I think about the game. We’re in trouble. It is a concern [conceding so many goals]. I don’t like it, I don’t organise my teams to be like this.” Jose Mourinho, December, 2013 I have got a huge respect for Jose Mourinho, even …

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]]> Less Can be More in Speeches: Beware of Selfishness http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/personal-branding/time-conscious-speaker http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/personal-branding/time-conscious-speaker#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:12:14 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=11504 by Dr. Kwabena Amponsah-Manager Why do speakers often go over the time offered to them by their host or organizers? The simple answer is that we’re just selfish. We love to take more than we are given. It’s a pleasurable thing to do. When you’re going to give a speech, one thing you need to …

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]]> http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/personal-branding/time-conscious-speaker/feed 1 Beyond Showing Up: Did You Change the Outcome? http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/personal-branding/showing-up-change-outcome http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/personal-branding/showing-up-change-outcome#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:51:19 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=11317 It’s tempting and comforting to put in an appearance and do what is anticipated of you: nod, take notes, and enjoy the refreshments and leave. Being negative should not imply actively pulling down only. If you’re not putting in the effort to add something, it’s equivalent to actively taking something away. It hurts all of …

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]]> http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/motivation-self-help/compromise-building-career/feed 2 A little Bit of Bragging Can Pay Off, Researchers Say http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/narcissist-do-well-interview-researchers http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/narcissist-do-well-interview-researchers#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:19:44 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=10627 Do you know of a guy who blows his own horn so much that you just wish he was not going to show up at the party or group meeting? Sometimes we call them obnoxious, self-seeking or self-absorbed or narcissist. Well according to a study to be published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, …

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]]> http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/narcissist-do-well-interview-researchers/feed 1 Who Is Irreplaceable? http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/motivation-self-help/peyton-manning-lessons-irreplaceable Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:34:49 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=10610 A few weeks ago, US football team the Indianapolis Colts parted company with their future hall of fame quarterback, the four-time MVP, Peyton Manning. I can appreciate that some of you reading this have nothing do with football or perhaps don’t even understand the sports. However, give me a moment to share with you a lesson I believe we can all learn from the Mr. Manning’s departure from the Colts.

You’re not irreplaceable: I got interested in American football just about 5 year ago and over this period, I observed that Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts were almost synonymous. Folks who have followed the league longer will say the same thing. Since Mr. Manning joined the Colts in 1990, he worked hard and gave more to the team than anyone did. He won Super Bowl with the team. Sadly, during the 2011 season, he had a neck injury and underwent a surgery. His team without him ended the season with memorable 2 win and 14 losses.

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]]> Master the Side Talk http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/motivation-self-help/master-the-side-talk Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:40:56 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=9660 In either case, building personal rapport before you delve into the business side of the conversation will only serve you good. It’s up to you but topics that are overly personal should be left at home. Avoid discussions of issues like homosexuality, abortion and other controversial issues.

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]]> Little Stuff That Closes Deals http://www.talkafrique.com/issues/stuff-that-close-deals http://www.talkafrique.com/issues/stuff-that-close-deals#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:16:26 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=9491 Business Etiquette is More than Eating with the Right Fork In the previous article, I discussed some little things that are often overlooked but are essential in making deals and are fundamental in career development and progression in the business world. I mentioned that even small and insignificant actions can remarkably influence the overall perception …

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]]> http://www.talkafrique.com/issues/stuff-that-close-deals/feed 2 Little Things Matter, a Whole Lot http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/motivation-self-help/matter-a-whole-lot http://www.talkafrique.com/career-tools/motivation-self-help/matter-a-whole-lot#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:49:31 +0000 http://www.talkafrique.com/?p=9453 Actions, even small and insignificant ones, can remarkably influence the overall perception of an individual. When we talk about nuances, we’re talking about the clues that shed light on the greater self. They show how a person takes time; makes time; makes the effort to execute countless details.

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