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<title>Happiness: Sensory hedonism</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Achieveable challenge</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Devoted service</title>
<description>One way you can find happiness is by serving others.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Ways to happiness</title>
<description>Here I'm starting a new section on how to be happy!</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Theories: Positive psychology</title>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Apposition</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Stress Factor - 3 secrets to increasing your stress "resistance"</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on keeping down your stress levels.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Art of Communicating</title>
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<title>Guest article: Why Sales People Hate Cold Calling</title>
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<title>Black to work</title>
<description>Wearing black makes you seem more powerful. Here's details.</description>
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<title>Motivation: Three motivations to work</title>
<description>Here's a description of three ways we are motivated to do something.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Calculator Close</title>
<description>Here's the 'Calculator Close' as used in selling.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Leadership: Admitting weakness</title>
<description>A crafty technique of leadership is to admit some weakness.</description>
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<title>Language: Extensional devices</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of speech: Synizesis</title>
<description>Here's details of the figure of speech known as 'Synizesis'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Six Powerful Prospecting Tips</title>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Lessons Learned from a Raccoon</title>
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<title>Guest article: AN A.W.A.R.D. To Help With Difficult Customers</title>
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<title>Talk to the right ear</title>
<description>Talking to the right ear can be more persuasive!</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Emotion: Modalities of emotion</title>
<description>There are a number of dimensions of emotion, described here.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Positive coping</title>
<description>Coping need not be negative, there are a number of positive methods we use.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ownership principle</title>
<description>A key principle underlying many persuasion methods is 'Ownership.'</description>
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<title>Leadership: Management By Wandering Around (MBWA)</title>
<description>Management By Wandering Around (MBWA) is a classic leadership style. Here's details.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of speech: Synesis</title>
<description>Here's details of the figure of speech known as 'synesis'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: RADAR</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on Sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Am I a Thug Hugger?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on conflict resolution.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why Motivational Speakers Are The Key To Overcoming Learned Helplessness</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on motivation and development.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Wise crowds, inside and out</title>
<description>We can make better decisions by using our 'inner crowd'. Here's how.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lies: Acceptable lies</title>
<description>What is an 'acceptable lie'. What is unaccaptable? You'd better knbow the difference.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Four pleasures</title>
<description>Only four ways of finding pleasure? And do you use any of them??</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Epicurean pleasure</title>
<description>Epicurus was a Greek who understood happiness well. Here's what he said.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sequential requests: Hook and Sinker</title>
<description>Here's persuasion method known as the 'Hook and Sinker'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Leadership: Defining leadership</title>
<description>Here's some definitions of 'leadership'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 10 keys to sales success in a down economy</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling in bad times.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Negotiating Shadows</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on conflict management.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cute kids</title>
<description>Children are very persuasive from a very early age!</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Unthinking principle</title>
<description>A common principle used in persuasion is to slip requests into unthinking space.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Needs: Max-Neef needs</title>
<description>Here are a set of needs described by Max-Neef.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: two pleasures</title>
<description>Here is a dual model of pleasure. Happy reading!</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: Three pleasures</title>
<description>Here is a model of three pleasures we all enjoy. Do good things come in threes?</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Symploce</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Symploce'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Synchysis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Synchysis'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Hot Button Exhibiting: Understanding the Emotional Buttons that Build Relationships and Sales</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling at exhibitions.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/hot_button_exhibiting.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How To Improve Your Deal Making In Five Easy Steps</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_improve_dealmaking.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Tell 'em and Sell 'em</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Engaging with The Body Shop</title>
<description>Here's a powerful advert that a cosmetics store ran recently.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Storytelling: Four mythic forms</title>
<description>Thera are four forms that myths in stories take.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Veroff's taxonomy</title>
<description>Veroff's taxonomy is a list of goal types. Here they are.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness</title>
<description>Starting new section on happiness here.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Happiness: What makes people happy?</title>
<description>What makes people happy? Good question. Cheer up and read on.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Epanados</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Epanados'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Scesis onamaton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Scesis onamaton'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Simile</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Simile'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: If a tail is counted as a leg</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on paying attention.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/if_a_tail.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Coaching Cold Calling Tips</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on cold calling methods.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/sales_cold_tips.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: If At First You Don't Succeed</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on persistence.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/if_at_first.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Broken windows</title>
<description>Does grafitti beget grafitti? It seems so. Here's why.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0910blog/091016blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Conversation: Open honesty</title>
<description>Open honesty is a great way to help build rapport.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/conversation/rapport/open_honesty.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Exemplar reasoning</title>
<description>'Exemplar reasoning' is a way of arguing with examples.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/types_reasoning/exemplar.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anabasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anabasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anabasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Catabasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Catabasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/catabasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paregmenon</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paregmenon'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paregmenon.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Hospitality Executives Under Stress During Stressful Times Need Executive Stress Solutions</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on stress.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/hospitality_executives_under_stress.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Problem with Leadership: Why it is so hard for companies to find great leaders?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/the_problem_with_leadership.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: My Aha! Experience</title>
<description>Here is a guest story to wake you up!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/my_aha_experience.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Lighting performance</title>
<description>You need to light your workplace properly. Really.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0910blog/0910blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: What salespeople need to know</title>
<description>What do salespeople need to know? Here's some of the things they must discover.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Questioning: The power of questions</title>
<description>Questions are very powerful things to use. Here's why.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/questioning/power_of_questions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Praeteritio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Praeteritio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/praeteritio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Prolepsis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Prolepsis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/prolepsis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Repetitio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Repetitio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/repetitio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book Review: Dirty Little Secrets</title>
<description>Here's a review of the brilliant sales book, 'Dirty Little Secrets' by Sharon Drew Morgen</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/dirty_little_secrets.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How To Stay Positive</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on keeping yourself happy.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_stay_positive.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Human Resources in the Current Economy</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on issues for HR in the current recessive times.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/human_resources_current_economy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Can you become more emotionally intelligent?</title>
<description>Can you? Can you learn to be more emotionally intelligent? Yes. Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0910blog/091002blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Simma's Seven Step Solution for Successful Inclusive Leadership</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/simmas_seven_step.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rapport: Holding gaze</title>
<description>A useful way of building rapport is to gaze caringly at the other person.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/conversation/rapport/holding_gaze.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antiptosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antiptosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antiptosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Inclusio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Inclusio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/inclusio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Ploce</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Ploce'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/ploce.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Invest in yourself</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on developing yourself.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/invest_in_yourself.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Executives Under Stress During Stressful Times Need Executive Stress Solutions</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on handling stress in tough times.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/executives_stress.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 10 Tips On Getting The Most Out Of Coaching</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on being coached.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/10_tips_coaching.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bad taste, literally</title>
<description>When you think something is in bad taste -- you actually taste it!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0909blog/090925blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rapport: Co-location</title>
<description>Just being close to another person is a great way of building rapport.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/conversation/rapport/colocation.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Adjunction</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Adjunction'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/adjunction.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Acutezza</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Acutezza'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/acutezza.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Praecisio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Praecisio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/praecisio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Breaking It Down: Getting Things Done. Eventually</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on handling procrastination.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/breaking_it_down.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Focus on the future: Keeping layoff survivors engaged</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on keeping employees onside after cuts.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/focus_on_the_future.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How To Set Goals</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on setting goals and objectives.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_set_goals.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bikes on the train</title>
<description>Here's a splendid little persuasion story I saw recently...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0909blog/090918blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Daily cost close</title>
<description>Here's a sales closing method that makes the product seem really cheap!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/daily-cost_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Syncope</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Syncope'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/syncope.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Synecdoche</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Synecdoche'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/synecdoche.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Tapinosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Tapinosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/tapinosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Stay in the Game</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/stay_in_game.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How The Most Creative People.Lack Creativity</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on creativity.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_the_most.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Building Your Sales Metric Management System In 4 Easy Steps</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales management</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/build_your_sales_metric.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Super-duper-superlatives</title>
<description>Aren't superlatives superb? Even we do them totally to death.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0909blog/090911blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Propaganda: Six tools for managing perception</title>
<description>Here are the six propaganda methods described by Alvin Toffler.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/propaganda/six_tools_perception_management.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Proparalepsis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Proparalepsis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/proparalepsis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Prosthesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Prosthesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/prosthesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Synaloepha</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Synaloepha'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/synaloepha.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Education and Communication Build Commitment</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on change management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/education_and_communication.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Pick at the Scab</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/pick_at_the_scab.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 4 Steps to Sales Training That Delivers ROI</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales training.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/4_steps_to_sales_training.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The British Eccentric</title>
<description>What is the 'British Eccentric'? Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0909blog/090904blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Classroom management: tips</title>
<description>Here are some classroom management tips for the determined teacher!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/teaching/classroom_management/classroom_tips.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Fire Sale Close</title>
<description>In the Fire Sale Close, the sales person presents goods as reduced because of disaster of some sort.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/fire-sale_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Apcope</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Apcope'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/apcope.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Aphaeresis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Aphaeresis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/aphaeresis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Procatalepsis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Procatalepsis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/procatalepsis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: History - telescopes to the future</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on the power of understanding the past.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/history-telescopes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Back Off So We Don't Communicate</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on better communication.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/back_off.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why The Top 10% Of Salespeople Never Have To Hard Sell</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/why_the_top_10_percent.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Does description help or hinder memory? </title>
<description>Does description help remembering or not? Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0908blog/090828blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Addiction: Symptoms of addiction</title>
<description>Here's a list of symptoms that may indicate addiction.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/symptoms_addiction.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Classroom management: Discipline book</title>
<description>Here's another method for teachers to use to sustain classroom discipline.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/teaching/classroom_management/discipline_book.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Cledonism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Cledonism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/cledonism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Metathesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Metathesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/metathesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Polyptoton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Polyptoton'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/polyptoton.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 5 Ways to Gauge Sales Management Coaching</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/5_ways_to_gauge.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 3 Surefire Ways to Get Your Customers to Say YES!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/3_surefire_ways.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Addiction: CAGE addiction questions</title>
<description>Here's useful questions you can use in understanding addiction.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/cage.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Classroom management: Sponge activities</title>
<description>'Sponge activities' mop up time for teachers. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/teaching/classroom_management/sponge_activities.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Amphilogy</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Amphilogy'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/amphilogy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Metaplasmus</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Metaplasmus'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/metaplasmus.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Epenthesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Epenthesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/epenthesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Best Practice: Maintain good records about customers</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales management and customers.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/sales_best_practice_records.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 3 Steps to Hiring Top Performing Salespeople</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/3_steps_to_hiring.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/3_steps_to_hiring.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales 2.0: 5 Things You Shouldn't Expect</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and the new media.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/sales_20_5_things.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Can you tell what people online are really like?</title>
<description>Can you tell what people online are really like? Research says yes...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0908blog/090805blog.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/blog/0908blog/090805blog.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Conversation: Active care</title>
<description>If you want to get on with someone, show that you really care about them.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/conversation/rapport/active_care.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/techniques/conversation/rapport/active_care.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Classroom management: Finish for homework</title>
<description>Here's a technique to help teachers manage the class.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/teaching/classroom_management/finish_for_homework.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Pleonasm</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Pleonasm'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/pleonasm.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Polysyndeton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Polysyndeton'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/polysyndeton.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Creative Process (#1) The Legacy</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on creativity.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/creative_process_1.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Voice Care for Coaches and Speakers</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on looking after your voice.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/voice_care.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How Would Your Customers Rate Your Service?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on customer service.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_would_your_customers.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Advertising in a recession</title>
<description>Advertising in a recession is a tricky business. Here's some sage advice.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0907blog/090729blog.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/blog/0907blog/090729blog.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Addiction: Incentive-sensitization theory of addiction</title>
<description>Here's a description of the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/incentive-sensitization_theory.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/incentive-sensitization_theory.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Addiction: Excessive appetites</title>
<description>'Excessive appetites' is a helpful theory in addiction.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/excessive_appetites.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Parrhesia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Parrhesia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/parrhesia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Periphrasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Periphrasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/periphrasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Perissologia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Perissologia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/perissologia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The 5 Biggest Sales Management Coaching Blunders</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/5_biggest_sales_management_blunders.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/5_biggest_sales_management_blunders.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Coaching: Communicating What Service You Provide</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on coaching.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/coaching_communicating.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Creating A Culture of Leadership and Learning - EI Leadership vs. Situational Leadership</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/ei_leadership.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Photos in the office</title>
<description>Should you have photos in the office? Is it good or bad for your reputation? Read on.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0907blog/090724blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Addiction: Craving</title>
<description>Craving is a key attribute of addiction. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/craving.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Addiction: Four interpretations of addiction</title>
<description>What is addiction? There are four interpretations here.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/four_interpretations.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paraprosdokian</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paraprosdokian'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paraprosdokian.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paraprosdokian.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Parataxis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Parataxis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/parataxis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paronomasia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paronomasia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paronomasia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: What the Bleep is a Green Turtle?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales development.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/what_the_bleep.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The serious art of writing humor</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on humor.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/serious_art_writing_humor.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Purposeful Leaders Make Meaning</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/purposeful_leaders.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Models, learning and the child inside</title>
<description>Our mental models are important to how we learn. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0907blog/090716blog.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/blog/0907blog/090716blog.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Addiction: What is addiction?</title>
<description>What is addiction? Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/what_is_addiction.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/what_is_addiction.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Further addiction problems</title>
<description>There are many problems caused by addiction. Here are some that are not always thought about.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/addiction/problems_of_addiction.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paradiastole</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paradiastole'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paradiastole.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paraeneticon</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paraeneticon'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paraeneticon.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Paralipsis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Paralipsis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/paralipsis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sit Up Straight and Pay Attention!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on body language.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/sit_up_straight.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Lose a Prospect's Attention in 5 Seconds or Less</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_lose_a_prospects_attention.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_lose_a_prospects_attention.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How To Engage Employees With Technology Based Change</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on change management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_engage_employees_technology.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Carbon simple</title>
<description>Names are so important in changing minds. Take carbon, for example.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0907blog/090710blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Career Anchors</title>
<description>Schein's 'Career Anchors' is a useful model for exploring your potential.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/job-finding/career_anchors.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/disciplines/job-finding/career_anchors.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Shopping List Close</title>
<description>Here's a sales closing method called the 'Shopping List Close'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/shopping_list_close.htm</link>
<guid isPermaLink="true">http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/shopping_list_close.htm</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Metalepsis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Metalepsis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/metalepsis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Metonymy</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Metonymy'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/metonymy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Oeonismos</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Oeonismos'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/oeonismos.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Robotic Selling</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/robotic_selling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Boost Your Sales in a Down Market</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on recessionary selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_boost.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How To Cascade Messages via Managers To Employees</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on employee communications.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_cascade_messages.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Us and them and learned helplessness in change</title>
<description>Learned helplessness is a trap in business and which can hold up change. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0907blog/090701blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Transtheoretical Model of Change</title>
<description>Here's the 'Transtheoretical Model of Change' which describes stages of personal change.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/transtheoretical_model.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Extra Information Close</title>
<description>Here's another great way of closing that sale.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/extra_information_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Meiosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Meiosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/meiosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Merism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Merism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/merism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Merismos</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Merismos'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/merismos.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Secret to Letting Go of Every Fear</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on being fearless.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/secret_letting_go.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Listen While You Work</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on listening skills.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/listen_while_you_work.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Change Management and Employee Communication Strategies</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on employee comms.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/change_commn.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Starting to read minds</title>
<description>When do we start to figure out what others are thinking? Early, it seems.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0906blog/090626blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Self-Determination Theory</title>
<description>Self-Determination Theory considers how people decide, including the use of intrinsic motivation. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/self-determination.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Think About It Close</title>
<description>In selling, give your customer time to think about it. You may be glad you did.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/think_about_it_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Litotes</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Litotes'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/litotes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Kenning</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Kenning'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/kenning.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Isocolon</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Isocolon'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/isocolon.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Employee Communication: 6 Steps to Communicate Change</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on employee communication.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/employee_communication_6_steps.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Should You Care if Your Employees Love You?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on employees and affection.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/should_you_care.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Choose to Rise Above Yourself</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on becoming a better person.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/choose_rise_above.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Why music?</title>
<description>What's the point in music? Here's some thoughts.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0906blog/090620blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A Virgin failure</title>
<description>I've had a rather disappointing experience. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0906blog/090614blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Fear and persuasion</title>
<description>Fear is not the best way of persuading, but it can be handy. Here's how.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/general/articles/fear_persuasion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Truth switching</title>
<description>Here's a method to help identify when people being interrogated are lying.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/interrogation/truth_switching.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Illeism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Illeism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/illeism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Innuendo</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Innuendo'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/innuendo.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Irony</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Irony'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/irony.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Value of Employee Engagement Surveys as Part of a Change Management Strategy</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on running internal surveys.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/Value_of_Employee_Engagement_Surveys.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Hiring the Best Quickly</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on effective recruitment.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/hiring_the_best_quickly.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Five Ways to Boost Sales Using Visual Storytelling</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on storytelling in sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/five_ways_to_boost_sales.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hard sales at Sainsbury's</title>
<description>Sainsbury's supermarket get down and selling on the shop floor.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0906blog/090610blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>We're more like others than we think</title>
<description>We think we're different, but we''re not as different as we think.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0906blog/090605blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Meaning: Ten risk-perception factors</title>
<description>Here are ten factors that affect how we perceive risks.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/meaning/ten_risk-perception_factors.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Listing benefits</title>
<description>How many benefits should the sales person list? Read on.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/articles/listing_benefits.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hyperbole</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hyperbole'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hyperbole.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hypocatastasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hypocatastasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hypocatastasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hysteron proteron</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hysteron proteron'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hysteron_proteron.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Order Taker or Selling Professional</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on professional selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/order_taker.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Secret of Having Everything You Want</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on being successful.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/secret_having_everything.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Run an Effective Sales Meeting</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on running sales meetings.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/effective_sales_meeting.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Creating a successful website </title>
<description>I was recently asked about how I build changingminds.org. Here's what I said.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0906blog/090602blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hypnosis: The ethics of hypnosis</title>
<description>Using hypnosis can be harmful. Here's some thoughts on being a 'good guy'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/hypnosis/articles/hypnosis_ethics.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Homophone</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Homophone'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/homophone.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hypallage</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hypallage'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hypallage.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hyperbaton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hyperbaton'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hyperbaton.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Stop Using the Economy as an Excuse!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on business.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/stop_using_the_economy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Seven Simple Exercises to Invite the Extraordinary Life</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on having a great life!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/seven_simple_exercises.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Beware of Hiring Your Competitor's Sales People</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/beware_of_hiring.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Goodhart's Law</title>
<description>Goodhart's Law says that any government measure will eventually become meaningless. Read on.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0905blog/090519blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Artisan Close</title>
<description>Here's a description of the 'Artisan Close' sales method.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/artisan_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Euphemism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Euphemism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/euphemism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Hendiadys</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Hendiadys'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/hendiadys.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Heterosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Heterosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/heterosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Ripple Effect</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on .</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/ripple_effect.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Creativity Explored: Enhancement through Repetition</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on creativity.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/creativity_explored.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: You Either Brighten The World Or Darken The World. What Are You Doing Today?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on self-development.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/You_Either_Brighten_The_World.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Better team decisions</title>
<description>Teams often make really bad decisions. Here's a way of doing it better.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0905blog/090515blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Active learning</title>
<description>Active learning is all about doing, which is how many adults learn best.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/learning/active_learning.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Uncertainty principle</title>
<description>The uncertainty principle in persuasion is a key method for changing minds.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/principles/uncertainty.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Epistrophe</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Epistrophe'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/epistrophe.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Erotema</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Erotema'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/erotema.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Euche</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Euche'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/euche.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: What is the ideal number of visits to a current customer to retain his loyalty?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on managing customer loyalty.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/what_is_the_ideal_number_of_visits.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Stress is like living in an ambulance</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on handling stress.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/stress_is_like.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Lose Your Job without Being Fired</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on managing your career.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_lose_your_job.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Extremist persuasion</title>
<description>How do extremists persuade? Here are some of the tricky activist techniques.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0905blog/090508blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Similarity Close</title>
<description>In the 'Similarity Close', the sales person shows how the customer is similar to someone else who bought the product.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/similarity_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Enumeratio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Enumeratio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/enumeratio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Epanalepsis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Epanalepsis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/epanalepsis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Epanorthosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Epanorthosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/epanorthosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Strokes</title>
<description>Here's details on the Strokes in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/aging/stroke.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Alzheimer's disease</title>
<description>Here's details on Alzheimer's disease in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/aging/alzheimers.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Top myths and facts about teamwork</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on teamwork.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/myths_facts_teamwork.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Why Your Customers Don't Give A Damn About You!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and customers.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/why_your_customers.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Trafalgar Square T-Mobile Flash-mob Karaoke!</title>
<description>I was at the filming of a buzzy ad yesterday. What fun!!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0905blog/090501blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Propaganda: Character assassination</title>
<description>'Character assassination' is used in propaganda and politics too often. Here's how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/propaganda/character_assassination.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hypnosis: Slow vs. fast hypnosis</title>
<description>What's the difference between slow and fast hypnosis? Is one better than the other? When would yuo use them? Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/hypnosis/articles/fast_slow.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Ellipsis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Ellipsis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/ellipsis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Enallage</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Enallage'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/enallage.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Enjambment</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Enjambment'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/enjambment.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Age and creativity</title>
<description>You don't have to get less creative as you grow older! Here's how.</description>
<link>http://creatingminds.org/articles/age.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Dementia </title>
<description>Dementia is sadly common in aging people. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/aging/dementia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Don't be a Communist Salesperson</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on effective sales.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/dont_be_communist.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Creating commitment</title>
<description>Here's a cautionary story about commitment...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0904blog/090424blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hypnosis: The edge of sleep</title>
<description>Hypnosis is like the edge of sleep, perhaps. Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/hypnosis/articles/edge_of_sleep.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Distinctio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Distinctio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/distinctio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Dysphemism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Dysphemism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/dysphemism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Dystmesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Dystmesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/dystmesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Myths of aging</title>
<description>Here's details on the some of the myths of growing older.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/aging/myths_longevity.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Living longer</title>
<description>Here's some notes on living longer. That would be nice...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/aging/living_longer.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Aging in cells</title>
<description>Here's details on what happens in human cells as they age.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/aging/aging_cells.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Build Your Creativity: 4 Steps to Develop Your Creativity and Gain Confidence in Your Ideas</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on how to be creative.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/build_your_creativity.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The 3 Levels of Leadership in an Organisation</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on styles of leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/three_levels_of_leadership.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Set up to fail</title>
<description>The 'Set up to fail' syndrome happens to most of us some time. Here's the details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0904blog/090416blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hypnosis: State vs. trait</title>
<description>Here's details on state vs. trait arguments in how hypnotisable people are. </description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/hypnosis/articles/state-trait.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Crasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Crasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/crasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Diacope</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Diacope'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/diacope.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Neurotransmitters</title>
<description>Here's details on the neurotransmitter system in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/neurotransmitters.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Monoamines</title>
<description>Here's details on monoamines in the neurotransmitter system in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/monoamines.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Amino acids</title>
<description>Here's details on amino acids in the neurotransmitter system in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/amino_acids.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Glycine</title>
<description>Here's details on glycine in the neurotransmitter system in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/glycine.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Narcotics</title>
<description>Here's details on narcotic drugs in the neurotransmitter system in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/narcotics.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Show and Tell</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on better selling methods.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/show_tell.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Rules of Selling</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on the fundamentals of selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/rules_of_selling.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Extraversion, introversion and eccentricity</title>
<description>Are eccentrics introverted or extraverted? Or both?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0904blog/090407blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hypnosis: Live vs. recorded hypnosis</title>
<description>Can you be hypnotised by a recording? Is it better or worse than live hypnosis?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/hypnosis/articles/live_vs_recorded.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Climax</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Climax'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/climax.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Consonance</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Consonance'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/consonance.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Correctio</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Correctio'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/correctio.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Seratonin</title>
<description>Here's details on the 'Seratonin' neurotransmitter in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/seratonin.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Glutamate</title>
<description>Here's details on the 'Glutamate' neurotransmitter in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/glutamate.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)</title>
<description>Here's details on the GABA neurotransmitter in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/gaba.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Communication Works For Those Who Work At It</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on communication and leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/communication_works_for_those.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: When The Hard Way Is The Easy Way</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on doing things right.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/when_the_hard_way.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Expression, emotion and botox</title>
<description>Does smilling cause happiness? Here's how botox helped us find out.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0904blog/090403blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Opportunity Cost Close</title>
<description>Here's the sales closing technique 'Opportunity Cost Close'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/opportunity_cost_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Catachresis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Catachresis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/catachresis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Cataphora</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Cataphora'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/cataphora.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Chiasmus</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Chiasmus'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/chiasmus.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Dopamine pathways</title>
<description>Here's details on the dopamine pathways in the brain and how they work.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/dopamine_pathways.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Norepinephrine</title>
<description>Here's details on norepinephrine in the brain and how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/norepinephrine.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Epinephrine</title>
<description>Here's details on epinephrine in the brain and how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/epinephrine.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Read Your Prospect Like a Book!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and body language.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_read_prospect_book.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Train Cats and Salespeople</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales training.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/train_cats_salespeople.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Are You a Bridge Builder?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on connecting with other people.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/bridge_builder.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Jury duty</title>
<description>Hung juries are becoming more common. What's going on?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0903blog/090324blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Packard's eight hidden needs</title>
<description>Here are the eight hidden needs as identified by Vance Packard, and how they are targeted in advertising.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/needs/packard_needs.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Cacemphaton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Cacemphaton'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/cacemphaton.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Cacophony</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Cacophony'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/cacophony.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Brain subdivisions</title>
<description>Here's details on the different parts of the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/brain_subdivisions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Acetylcholine</title>
<description>Here's details on the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine and how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/acetylcholine.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Dopamine</title>
<description>Here's details on Dopamine in the brain and how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_chemistry/dopamine.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Selling in Tough Times - From "Cronyism". to Collaboration (The 5 C's of Selling)</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on different types of selling and how they have evolved.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/the_new_era.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Neurogenesis and the edge of science</title>
<description>Neurogenesis is at the edge of science, which is a scary place (especially for the scientist).</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0903blog/090317blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Take-back gag</title>
<description>Here's details of the 'Take-back gag' as a way to make a point.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/humor/take-back_gag.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Autoclesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Autoclesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/autoclesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Auxesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Auxesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/auxesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Brachyology</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Brachyology'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/brachyology.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Basal ganglia</title>
<description>Here's details on the 'Basal ganglia' in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/basal_ganglia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Midbrain</title>
<description>Here's details on the midbrain and how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/midbrain.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Hindbrain</title>
<description>Here's details on the hindbrain and how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/hindbrain.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Why sports?</title>
<description>Why do we indulge in sports? Why do we watch others doing it? Here's some thoughts.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0903blog/090312blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Cost of Ownership Close</title>
<description>The 'Cost of Ownership Close' is a useful technique.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/cost_ownership_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Assonance</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Assonance'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/assonance.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Asterismos</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Asterismos'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/asterismos.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Asyndeton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Asyndeton'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/asyndeton.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Ventricular system</title>
<description>Here's details on the Ventricular system in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/ventricular_system.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Cerebral cortex</title>
<description>Here's details on the Cerebral cortex in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/cerebral_cortex.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Limbic system</title>
<description>Here's details on the Limbic system and how it works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/limbic_system.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: 7 Strategies for Handling Last Minute Meetings</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on making meetings work.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/strategies_last_minute_meetings.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Management Challenges in 2009</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on things for sales managers to consider this year.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/management_challenges.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book review: Emotional Capitalists, by Martyn Newman</title>
<description>Here's a review of an excellent book on emotion and leadership.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/emotional_capitalists.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Cars are not cars</title>
<description>Cars are much more than transportation devices, especially for men. Read on...</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0903blog/090304blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Social Proof</title>
<description>Social proof is one of the core persuasion principles. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/principles/social_proof.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Aposiopesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Aposiopesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/aposiopesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Apostrophe</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Apostrophe'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/apostrophe.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Archaism</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Archaism'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/archaism.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Inter-neuron communication</title>
<description>Here's details on how neurons in the brain communicate.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_function/inter-neuron_communication.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Forebrain</title>
<description>Here's details on the forebrain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/forebrain.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Left and right brain</title>
<description>Here's details on the differences between left and right brain hemispheres.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/left_right_brain.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Leaders Handle Performance Problems</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on the criticality of leader involvement in performance management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/leaders_handle_performance.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Top 10 Reasons People Fail To Close The Sale</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales failure.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/top_ten_sales_fail.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book review: Subliminal Persuasion</title>
<description>Here's a review of Dave Lakhani's excellent 'Subliminal Persuasion'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/subliminal_persuasion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brilliant business spam</title>
<description>I recently got some wonderfully manipulative business bumph. Here's an analysis.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0902blog/090227blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Four degrees of separation that help simplify work</title>
<description>Separating things simplifies work. Here's four ways of doing this.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0902blog/090225blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Get Free of Economic Doom - Watch the Stories you Tell Yourself</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on understanding the effect of what you say to yourself.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/get_free_of_economic_doom.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Culture: Grid-group cultural theory</title>
<description>Here's a model of culture based on interpersonal bonding vs. differences.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/culture/grid-group_culture.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Aphorismus</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Aphorismus'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/aphorismus.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Apophasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Apophasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/apophasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Aporia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Aporia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/aporia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: </title>
<description>Here's details on the 'Schwann cells' in the brain.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/schwann.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Blood-brain barrier</title>
<description>Here's details on the blood-brain barrier in the brain and why it's needed.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/articles/blood-brain_barrier.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Neural electronics</title>
<description>Here's details on the neuron's 'electronic' system works in how the brain works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/brain_function/neural_electronics.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Be conscientious, live longer</title>
<description>Some curious research shows that conscientious people live longer. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0902blog/090217blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Three voter heuristics</title>
<description>Here's details of three rules of thumb that voters use.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/politics/three_voter_heuristics.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Neurons</title>
<description>Here's details on brain cells, or 'neurons'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/neuron.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Neuron internals</title>
<description>Here's details on the internals of how neurons work.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/neuron_internals.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Glia</title>
<description>Here's details on the 'Glia' brain cells.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/glia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antisthecon</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antisthecon'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antisthecon.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antithesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antithesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antithesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antonomasia</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antonomasia'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antonomasia.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Strength Deployment Inventory and Leadership</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on the SDI psychometric instrument.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/sdi_and_leadership.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Is arrogance creeping in on you?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sustaining humility.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/is_arrogance_creeping.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Talking Is Sharing, But Listening Is Caring</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on listening skills.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/talking_is_sharing.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Obama, history and hope</title>
<description>Barack Obama has a lot of hope riding on him. What does history say about his chances?</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0902blog/090213blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Rational Close</title>
<description>Here's details of the 'Rational Close' in selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/rational_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Understanding the brain</title>
<description>Here's the start of understanding how the brain works.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/understanding_brain.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Physiological psychology</title>
<description>Here's a summary of the physiological psychology.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/articles/physiological_psychology.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: The nervous system</title>
<description>Here's details on the nervous system.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/parts_brain/nervous_system.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Brain: Neural directions</title>
<description>Here's details on words that describe directions in neuroscience.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/brain/articles/neural_directions.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antimetabole</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antimetabole'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antimetabole.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anthypophora</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anthypophora'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anthypophora.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antiphrasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antiphrasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antiphrasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Truth About Lying</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on lying.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/truth_about_lying.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Begin at the Beginning: 3 Secrets for Success</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on first impressions.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/begin_beginning.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Do You Make These 7 Stupid Selling Mistakes?</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling and silly things.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/seven_selling_mistakes.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>How to get teenagers to tidy their room</title>
<description>Getting anyone, especially young males to tidy up can be a challenge. Here's some tips and research results.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0902blog/090203blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Give-take close</title>
<description>The 'Give-take close' is a method used for closing sales. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/give-take_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Concrete metaphor</title>
<description>Here's details of using concrete metaphor for more effective communication.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/metaphor/concrete_metaphor.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antanaclasis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antanaclasis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antanaclasis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Antanagoge</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Antanagoge'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/antanagoge.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anthimeria</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anthimeria'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anthimeria.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Quirky Way to Problem Solving</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on solving problems creatively.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/quirky_way_problems.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Clarifying Our Core Values</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on understanding your values.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/clarifying_core_values.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Meetings Always Take Time </title>
<description>Here is a guest article on good use of time in meetings.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/meetings_take_time.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gifts, guys and gals</title>
<description>Gift-giving is a tricky subject. Surprisingly, buying for men can be tricker than for women.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0901blog/090129blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Stories: Thinking, linearity and stories</title>
<description>Stories and thinking are quite similar, which is why stories are so helpful.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/storytelling/articles/linearity.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Sales: Exclusivity Close</title>
<description>Here's a neat way of closing when selling.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/sales/closing/exclusivity_close.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anapodoton</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anapodoton'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anapodoton.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anastrophe</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anastrophe'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anastrophe.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Sales Strategies for a Tough Economy</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling in tough times.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/sales_strategies_tough_economy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Adversity Gives You Strength</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on using tough times to toughen up.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/adversity_strength.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Personal Renewal</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on renewing yourself in times of change.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/personal_renewal.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Don't Ask For Referrals!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on sales and referrals.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/dont_ask_for_referrals.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The coffee effect</title>
<description>Going for coffee can seem innocuous but it's an archetypal persuasion situation.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0901blog/090121blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Book review: Persuasion: The Art of Getting What You Want, by Dave Lakhani</title>
<description>Here's a review of a great book on persuasion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/books/book_reviews/persuasion.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Adaptive mechanisms</title>
<description>Here are collected coping mechanisms that use an underlying principle of adapting to circumstances.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/adaptive_mechanisms.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Attack mechanisms</title>
<description>Here are collected coping mechanisms that use an underlying principle of attack.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/attack_mechanisms.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Avoidance mechanisms</title>
<description>Here are collected coping mechanisms that use an underlying principle of avoiding uncomfortable things.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/avoidance_mechanisms.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Behavioral mechanisms</title>
<description>Here are collected coping mechanisms that use an underlying principle of acting in certain ways.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/behavioral_mechanisms.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Cognitive mechanisms</title>
<description>Here are collected coping mechanisms that use an underlying principle of thinking.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/cognitive_mechanisms.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Conversion mechanisms</title>
<description>Here are collected coping mechanisms that use an underlying principle of conversion.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/conversion_mechanisms.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anamnesis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anamnesis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anamnesis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anangeon</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anangeon'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anangeon.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anaphora</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anaphora'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anaphora.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: How to Build Trust and Rapport Quickly</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on development of trust.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/how_to_build_trust.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Strong Arm Sales Stop Success Cold</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on effective selling at trade shows.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/strong_arm_sales.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Trust Factor</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on trust in relationships.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/trust_factor.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Obama and the mouth clamp</title>
<description>Barack Obama has an interesting big of body language in his use of the 'mouth clamp'. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0901blog/090114blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Coping: Help-rejecting complaining</title>
<description>'Help-rejecting complaining' is a coping mechanism we use. Here's details.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/help-rejection.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A brief history of rhetoric</title>
<description>Here's the background on rhetoric, from the ancient Greeks onwards.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/rhetoric/rhetoric_history.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anacrusis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anacrusis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anacrusis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anadiplosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anadiplosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anadiplosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Analogy</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Analogy'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/analogy.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: The Unprecedented Sales Management Challenge for 2009</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on selling and attitudes in tough times.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/the_unprecedented_sales_challenge.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Actions Speak Louder Than Words</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on body language.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/actions_speak_louder.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Know Your Strengths: Evaluating Your Skill Set</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on understanding what you're good at.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/know_your_strengths.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Justice and the mendacious ape</title>
<description>Deception and the need for justice seem to be bedfellows. How interesting!</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/blog/0901blog/090108blog.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Belief: Superstition</title>
<description>Here's some thoughts about beliefs and superstitions.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/explanations/belief/superstition.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rhetoric</title>
<description>Here's a new section started that collates key pages on rhetoric.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/disciplines/rhetoric/rhetoric.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rhetoric: Barthes' rhetoric</title>
<description>Roland Barthes took a semiotic view of rhetoric. Here's his two main classifications.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rhetoric: Durand's rhetoric</title>
<description>Jaques Durand made some useful observations about rhetoric. Here they are.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anacoenosis</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anacoenosis'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anacoenosis.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anacoloutha</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anacoloutha'.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Figures of Speech: Anacoluthon</title>
<description>Here's a definition and discussion on the figure of speech known as 'Anacoluthon'.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/techniques/language/figures_speech/anacoluthon.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Burn Your Boat!</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on commitment.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles08/burn_your_boat.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: Good lessons from bad bosses</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on management.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/good_lessons_bad_bosses.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guest article: When You Throw Dirt, All You Do Is Lose Ground</title>
<description>Here is a guest article on building successful relationships.</description>
<link>http://changingminds.org/articles/articles09/when_you_throw_dirt.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>New year, tradition and superstition</title>
<description>It's a new year and superstition abounds. Are you superstitious?</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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