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Four Tips to Make New Connections Fast
Today I've culled some of the best relationship-building tips I've come across recently in books that have made the rounds on my nightstand.

What Is Truth?
I found myself recently engaged in a discussion which centered around the question "what is truth?" An interesting question which poses many risks in terms of providing an answer. When I refer to risks, I am of course talking about the polar opposite exercise of earnestly pursuing too deep a philosophical debate that accomplishes little more than inflaming personal passions or, conversely, falling into a whimsical irreverence that is reminiscent of the Bill Cosby "why is there air" routine.
How to Tell a Joke is a Business Skill
If you want to discover the career element to success, learn how to organize a funny joke. Don't stop until you can automatically 1-2-3 put together a joke that draws a smile. It will make you money all your life.
Trained Seals
No matter what price you quote, many customers will automatically say its too high, maybe way too high. Like the seal, that response is so deeply drilled into them that just about every rep they meet gets the same reaction. How do you get beyond the knee-jerk reaction and into a reasonable conversation about their situation, needs, budget, and time frames?
Entrepreneurs- Here’s A Great Way To Cut Your Advertising In Half!
Times are tough at the moment, but you know that you have to still keep advertising and marketing to keep your business turning over and keep that cash flowing. So how can you do it at half the cost?
Shed Your Leadership Identity
Our identity is usually formed and adopted when we’re younger in response to an event or experience that didn’t turn out the way it “should” have. The identity gets reinforced over and over again because it produces results for us. This article gets you thinking about your identity and decisions you have made or could have made.
Are You Boring?
Entertainment = Sales. Boring = Broke.
A Chat With Toni Payne About Makeup and the Beauty Business
Talk to Toni Payne, CEO and owner of Toni Payne Cosmetics, over the phone or in person and her personality quickly makes you feel at ease, like you are lounging with some of your favorite girlfriends on a very comfortable sofa, at home or a spa, and talking about everything! Everything, including sharing beauty secrets and bursting out in laughter when you realize, “oops! I think I goofed on some of the beauty secrets you are sharing Toni.” As Toni Payne prepares to open doors to her first retail store in Hollywood, Ladybrille caught up with her for a chat about makeup: choosing the right foundation, lipsticks, blush, mascaras, concealer and more! And of course, since we know you will be inspired to achieve like this young lady, we ask and Toni offers insights on getting into the beauty business.

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2nd Annual Beyond the Tears Humanitarian Awards, 2008
Not even the crazy downpour/storm that hit New York on September 6th, 2008 could stop the Second Annual Beyond the Tears Humanitarian Awards. And, while the legendary Apollo theater was not filled to capacity, the show was nothing short of perfection! The second annual event began with the very funny, Nollywood handsome actor and comedian, Francis Duru welcoming the audience. His jokes through out the evening was the icing to a great evening. After his welcome remarks, Duru introduced members of the SACAIDS, the non-profit responsible for producing the event.

No Laughing Matter.. or is it?
A zillion more job cuts, no credit available, healthcare costs keep rising, and on and on and on. No laughing matter for sure… well, maybe. I contend that taking this economic downturn or any form of adversity 100% seriously won’t help you reverse your situation any faster, so you might as well laugh a little along the way. An upturned mouth is a must in a downturn economy. Hey, laughter is free and convenient – can’t beat that in today’s market! In that spirit, here are a few of my favorite one-lines from comedian Steven Wright:

Comic Relief: Rx for Great Service in Gloomy Times
What makes a funny joke funny? The comedian creates a mental pattern and unexpectedly breaks that pattern in the last one or two words. Second, the construction of the humor is simple and easy to get. Finally, the lines have a "tongue-in-check" levity that is joyful. What if customer service could be unexpected, simple and joyful? It could bring comic relief to gloomy customers. Here's how!

Your Website's Missing Ingredient
"My mechanic told me, 'He couldn’t repair my brakes, so he made my horn louder.'” - Comedian, Steven Wright We all want our websites to be more effective, and if you're like most business people you are constantly searching the Web for anything that will help. What you find is a cabal of experts armed with statistics, analysis, charts and graphs all pointing to how they can get you high-up on the search engines and drive more traffic to your site. The problem is that like Steven Wright's mechanic these guys are adjusting your horn when it's your brakes that need fixing.

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