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Maryanne's
July Schedule
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APICS CSCP
Certification Review Course
July 22 - Sept 16
Staunton, VA
APICS CPIM
Basics of Supply Chain Management
July 7 - Sept 15
Frederick, MD Day Camp for Professionals
Ladies Only
July 17
Weyers Cave, VA
Day Camp for Professionals
July 24
Sterling, VA *****
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Ask about Maryanne's other workshops:
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
· Becoming a Champion of
Change
· Best Practices for
Successful Outsourcing
· Coping with Chaos
· 5-S Comes to Joe's
Pizzeria
· How to Make Training FUN
· Inventory Accuracy - Why
Cycle Counting Doesn't
Work
· The Role of Logistics in
Global Supply Chains
· Warehousing Best
Practices
SALES AND MARKETING
· The Care and Feeding of
Happy Customers
· Selling Ain't Telling
· Selling Yourself - Mental
Apparel for Career
Success
PERSONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
· Beating the Bad Economy
Blues
· The Happiness Generator
· How to Deal With
Negative People
· Living the Law of
Attraction
· Purpleocity
MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
· What's In Your Dash
· Giving or Getting?
LIFE BALANCING FOR WOMEN
· Caregivers Need Care Too
· Simple Abundance Close
to Home
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Read what folks are saying about Maryanne's Workshops:
"Maryanne is the 'Real Thing'... be it an inspiring public speaker, APICS Certified Instructor, or Educational Consultant"
Career Center
"Beating the Bad Economy Blues" was a wonderful presentation reminding me of the 3 P's - Perspective, Perception, and Personal Experience. I was humbled in thought and reflection"
Michael T. Walsh, QI, CPIM
Managing Partner
The Quality Solutions Group
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Dear Friends,
Summer weather has arrived!
This is the time of year when we look forward to taking a trip to the beach and frolicking in the ocean. So, last time you went to the beach, did you wear your winter overcoat? This is also the time of year when some of us love taking hikes in the mountains. If you've gone hiking recently, did you carry a bowling ball along just to keep your backpack weighted down?
By now you're wondering if I've been out in the sun too long, aren't you? We all know that winter coats were not made for beach wear, and that bowling balls aren't an essential item on a mountain hike.
Yet most of us drag around the weight of past mistakes and carry the burden of future worries as we go about our daily routines. Aren't these burdens slowing our path to success and wearing us out?
Many of us would like to eliminate these negative and limiting beliefs, but we simply don't know how. One technique that I'm finding helpful when I'm plagued with negative and limiting thoughts is to ask myself if those thoughts are moving me toward my goals or if they are holding me back. The answer is always that these thoughts are blocking my progress, and recognizing it on a conscious level helps me to release them. Be gentle with yourself in this process, because the last thing any of us needs is yet one more reason to feel guilty.
Another helpful technique is to recognize the enormous price we pay for negative and limiting beliefs. There is overwhelming evidence that we suffer physical and mental consequences for lugging about negative thoughts. One step to better health, better sleep patterns, and better relationships is to harness your mind to think uplifting and positive thoughts.
Now let's consider how devastating those negative thoughts can be to our careers. Imagine sitting in a performance review and providing your employer with a detailed list of all your shortcomings. It's not likely that you'd get a raise or a promotion that way, is it? How many of us would go on a job interview and announce, "I'm really not the best candidate for this position, but we have an appointment, so I just thought I'd show up and waste your time"? We might not do anything so silly, but when we keep a running dialogue of past or anticipated failures playing in our heads, we're defeating ourselves just the same.
The only way to convince others of our worth is to convince ourselves first. So forget what Mom, Dad, and your second grade teacher said, make a list of your accomplishments - and let others know about them!
For those of you who may be job-hunting right now, I'm including some advice on interviewing from my good friend, Mr. Gary Capone, owner of Palladian International. See his article below. |
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Body Language in an Interview
By Gary Capone
(Blog posting, May 1, 2009)
How you present yourself in an interview can influence the overall impression you make on the interviewer. Some studies have said that the words we use account for only 10% of the information communicated. The other 90% is made up of your body language, eye contact, tone, pitch, pace, and volume. Can you improve the non-verbal aspects of your interview performance?
Absolutely. Your non-verbal behavior can be adapted to suit any situation. Individuals in the public eye - actors, politicians, and salespeople - work on their non-verbal behavior. Some employ coaches to work on these skills routinely throughout their careers. Hiring a full-time coach is not practical for most people, though.
There are a few basic tactics that you can employ. The first and most important is to be enthusiastic. In an interview, you should show your interest in the position. Speaking in a monotone with low energy will make a bad impression.
The second tactic you should employ is mirroring. Pay attention to the interviewer and their non-verbal queues. If they sit very straight and lean forward, adopt a similar posture. If they sit back and slouch, you can relax and lean back a little, although you should maintain a professional appearance regardless of what the interviewer does. Mirroring can be extended to speaking style. If the interviewer speaks very quickly, you should try to match their pace.
Mirroring is a talent and a skill. Some people do it very naturally, while others struggle. To be most effective, you should mirror the interviewer almost unconsciously. I'm sure you have had the experience where you met someone and immediately liked them and bonded with them. Usually, this happens when two people have significant similarities in their non-verbal communication.
Because our non-verbal communication is done naturally without thinking, it is extremely difficult to for most people to change. You can learn mirroring techniques, but they take work and practice. Many job seekers find interviews very intimidating and struggle to know what to say. Focusing on mirroring can make this a greater challenge.
Should you adapt your non-verbal communication?
Yes and No. There are significant advantages to a positive attitude, good eye contact, and paying attention to the body language of the interviewer. At the same time, you should only pay attention to these elements if they do not distract you from listening effectively. Failing to listen will hurt your chances much more than having your body language a little out of sync with the interviewer. You should focus on listening closely, providing good answers, and adapting subtly to the interviewer. If you do these three things, you will give yourself the best chance of getting hired.
For more great advice and for information on Gary's upcoming series of webinars, visit his website at:
www.palladianinternational.com
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 Have a great month, and don't forget to leave those winter coats at home!
Maryanne Ross
Mental Apparel
Seeds4Success
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Bring the "Day Camp for GrownUps" to
your workplace, church, or civic group!
This presentation is created and provided by Maryanne Ross and Joni Holeman and will enable participants to:
- Set goals that will energize your life
- Break through fear to accomplish what you really want
- Persevere until you succeed
- Exceed expectations and achieve outstanding results
Contact Maryanne to find out more!
Email: maryanneross36@gmail.com
Phone: 703-969-4295
Ask about our Teens Day Camp and how to provide it for youth groups. Both the Adult and Teen Camps can be offered as fundraisers for your nonprofit organization.
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