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I decided to write an article for people who want to understand the basic rules that are used in meetings. What are these rules? They are the guidelines for conducting a meeting, allowing business to be carried out as smoothly and orderly as possible. Although I will not be able to detail the many nuances and special rules, the basics needed to conduct a meeting are explained that should help a meeting stay on track from start to finish.

Who would like to be a better, more polished public speaker? Most of us if we want to enhance our careers or just feel more confident if we are asked to make an occasional speech or presentation. Public speaking is a skill and like any other skill requires practice as well as a learning curve. However, for those who have no formal training in public speaking and want to know tips that can improve your speaking then this is the article for you.

For many years I have worked with college students on a day-to-day basis as both a student-affairs professional and a faculty member. From those numerous interactions and observations I have had with young adults, I realize that being older and having more life experience does put us in the position of being able to offer guidance to younger people.

Grasping the fundamentals of interviewing skills is crucial for anyone experiencing the formal interview process. Not knowing what to expect, not knowing the basics of what you should and should not do, and not knowing what will make you a more attractive job candidate can all be the "kiss of death" as far your chances of obtaining that position. Therefore, do not enter an interview unprepared with little knowledge. Be one of the few applicants who educate yourself, insuring that you will acquire the Interviewing Edge.

What are you waiting for? Do you ever find yourself “stuck,” thinking or planning what you want to do but never taking action towards its accomplishment? If so, welcome to the human race. Many of us not only focus on achieving goals in our lives, but, as we age, we establish “bucket lists” containing items we want to achieve before our ultimate demise.

This audiobook answers the question what is public speaking and why being an effective speaker is a skill that is imperative for people in all walks of life today. Understanding the importance of public speaking and possessing this ability can enhance careers and add an important talent to anyone's life. Public speaking anxiety, too, strikes fear into the hearts of many, dreaded by numerous people. But as with any new challenge, the basics can be learned and practiced for improvement to occur, which will also help allay the fears.

As a professor and student-affairs professional for many years, I have worked with numerous college students in the academic environment who are not doing well in their classes. However, I know that most of these students do want college success. What is hindering them? A major trait these students are lacking is self-discipline. In this audiobook I discuss self-discipline and why it has to be practiced if a student is to succeed in college and life.

This information-packed audiobook relays solid expertise you will need to become an effective meeting administrator. As with any topic, the basics do not just come to you; you must make a conscious effort to learn what you need to know to become more skillful. Knowing these basics of planning and managing meetings will "head off" problems before they occur. If you are presently involved in meeting planning or responsible for chairing meetings or see that in your future, this audiobook is for you!

Who doesn't like to travel? Traveling the world opens new vistas and experiences to all who undertake it. But when roaming abroad, to make the trip more pleasurable and successful, an in-depth knowledge of backpacking allows trekkers to avert mishaps and problems. In this information-packed audiobook, Have Backpack Will Travel, the author provides detailed information in numerous critical areas related to seeing the world as a backpacker.

Are you a high school or college student who is already leading or wants to lead groups? If so, congratulations on aspiring to be a leader. This audiobook, the second of two, focuses on soft skills areas that are necessary for any leader, no matter what their age. Soft skills refer to traits or behaviors a leader must practice to be effective when dealing with others. The material found in these audiobooks is not highly theoretical but practical. The language is simple, easy to listen to so a younger, emerging student leader can understand the concepts and identify with the examples.

People who are aggressive when seeking goals are more successful...period! Aggression in this case does not mean yelling at others or beating them up, but it does mean being aggressive in going after what you want. Being passive and goal achievement are mutually exclusive. In this article the author discusses the importance of aggressive, constant action towards your goals.

This article, the first of two, focuses on student leadership and youth leadership soft skills areas that are necessary for any younger leader, mainly of high school and college age, Soft skills refer to traits or behaviors a leader must practice to be effective when dealing with others. The material found in these articles is not highly theoretical but practical and would be excellent for student leadership training or for a student leadership seminar.

All of us want "material things" out of life, or want to possess certain characteristics, or want to be successful, whatever successful is to you. Some of us make it; some of us do not. What is the difference between those who "achieve their dreams" and those who remain stuck in their everyday lives? For many who are successful, a main area has to do with setting goals and motivating themselves to go after those goals.

Who doesn't want to be successful in areas that are important to them? But how do you do that? Certainly most of us learn how to set goals to help us toward achieving success. But just setting goals and studying motivation theories, goal-setting books, and the theory of goal setting are not enough. All of the goal-setting theory and practice are for "naught" if this one crucial ingredient is not included in your repertoire. What is that all-important ingredient? The number-one trait that successful people list in how to reach goals is persistence.