Comments for onPoint Communication | Connie Dieken http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/ Helping you influence your world Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:20:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Conquer Criticism: Tips to Overcome It by Connie Dieken http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/cpage/1/#comment-2608 Connie Dieken Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:20:23 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/#comment-2608 Hi Marci, You've shown great courage. Know that I'm thinking of you and wishing the best for you. I understand where you're coming from - I've been there. Warmly, Connie Hi Marci,

You’ve shown great courage. Know that I’m thinking of you and wishing the best for you. I understand where you’re coming from – I’ve been there.

Warmly,
Connie

]]> Comment on Conquer Criticism: Tips to Overcome It by marci http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/cpage/1/#comment-2607 marci Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:06:21 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/#comment-2607 Thank you for explaining this. It has helped me today so much. I have been in tears and dealing with crisis. I have a hard time dealing with criticism. I always run from it. As an adult i want to be mature. i just need practice being mature in my behavior not making knee jerk responses to it. i am going to start a daily yoga routine to calm and center myself. i reached out to nothing in hopes of finding some help by typing 'how to overcome criticism' and read this first. thank you. God bless you. Thank you for explaining this. It has helped me today so much. I have been in tears and dealing with crisis. I have a hard time dealing with criticism. I always run from it. As an adult i want to be mature. i just need practice being mature in my behavior not making knee jerk responses to it. i am going to start a daily yoga routine to calm and center myself. i reached out to nothing in hopes of finding some help by typing ‘how to overcome criticism’ and read this first. thank you. God bless you.

]]> Comment on Presentation Rock Stars – Schuyler St. Leger by Anabel Cheyne http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/02/presentation-rock-stars-schuyler-st-leger/cpage/1/#comment-1967 Anabel Cheyne Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:46:39 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/02/presentation-rock-stars-schuyler-st-leger/#comment-1967 Thanks for the post :) Thanks for the post :)

]]> Comment on Conquer Criticism: Tips to Overcome It by Donnovan http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/cpage/1/#comment-1964 Donnovan Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:51:38 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/#comment-1964 Nice WebSite, congratulations. Nice WebSite, congratulations.

]]> Comment on Conquer Criticism: Tips to Overcome It by UK TV Online http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/cpage/1/#comment-1950 UK TV Online Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:14:03 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2009/01/afraid-of-criticism-tips-to-overcome-it/#comment-1950 I’m impressed, I need to say. Really not often do I encounter a blog that’s each educative and entertaining, and let me inform you, you might have hit the nail on the head. Your thought is outstanding; the problem is one thing that not sufficient people are speaking intelligently about. I am very comfortable that I stumbled across this in my seek for something referring to this. I’m impressed, I need to say. Really not often do I encounter a blog that’s each educative and entertaining, and let me inform you, you might have hit the nail on the head. Your thought is outstanding; the problem is one thing that not sufficient people are speaking intelligently about. I am very comfortable that I stumbled across this in my seek for something referring to this.

]]> Comment on How to Be a Global Influencer (Even When Language is a Barrier) by Connie Dieken http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/07/how-to-influence-when-language-is-a-barrier/cpage/1/#comment-1919 Connie Dieken Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:40:05 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/07/how-to-influence-when-language-is-a-barrier/#comment-1919 Hi Terri, So glad that my experience is of value to you - you made my day. Congratulations on the big opportunity! Would you please drop me an e-mail after your program and let me know what you experience? Meantime, knock 'em dead and remember to connect, convey, convince! Warm regards, Connie Hi Terri,

So glad that my experience is of value to you – you made my day. Congratulations on the big opportunity! Would you please drop me an e-mail after your program and let me know what you experience? Meantime, knock ‘em dead and remember to connect, convey, convince!

Warm regards,
Connie

]]> Comment on How to Be a Global Influencer (Even When Language is a Barrier) by Terri L Maurer http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/07/how-to-influence-when-language-is-a-barrier/cpage/1/#comment-1918 Terri L Maurer Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:01:30 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/07/how-to-influence-when-language-is-a-barrier/#comment-1918 Talk about being in the right place at the right time! I just learned of an opportunity to present in China and was faced with that same language barrier you found. Was trying to decide how big an obstacle that might be for me -- and them. Thanks to your timely video and pointers, I will definitely be moving forward. Thanks so much, Connie. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! I just learned of an opportunity to present in China and was faced with that same language barrier you found. Was trying to decide how big an obstacle that might be for me — and them. Thanks to your timely video and pointers, I will definitely be moving forward. Thanks so much, Connie.

]]> Comment on How to Communicate with An Interrupter by Sean Benson http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2010/03/how-to-communicate-with-the-interrupter/cpage/1/#comment-1767 Sean Benson Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:46:08 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2010/03/how-to-communicate-with-the-interrupter/#comment-1767 As a fairly new middle school teacher, I have the most difficulty with vocal, strong willed children. They are loud and obnoxious trying to achieve something that they won’t say. I think that is asinine. How am I supposed to ferret out that you are bored, or you aren’t sure about my teaching methods, or you have noticed my stunned response to your voice and are just seeing what you can accomplish with it (Mikayla). I need to take a chill pill* when these kids chime in. I also need some effective redirects for these situations. So I’m glad you addressed their side of the situation here. I didn’t realize I was a stage hog. Thank you. Effective ways I’ve found to deal with it. Smile inside. This is the same kid that was a loud-ie at 3. Recognize the child by including her name in your discourse while continuing on drolly. On the second interruption, interrupt back. Say that this isn’t the time to be interrupting. Afterward, during question and answer time, brightly recognize any contributions the person may come up with. *Seriously, is there a Chill Pill? I’ve always struggled to monitor my gut reactions when being “attacked” and the only effective measure I’ve come up with is ‘rationalizing’ the kid isn’t attacking. If attacked, my initial reaction is to respond in kind, which is just what these kids want--it puts them in CONTROL! So I have to learn ways to allow them control without fear of losing it myself. As a fairly new middle school teacher, I have the most difficulty with vocal, strong willed children. They are loud and obnoxious trying to achieve something that they won’t say. I think that is asinine. How am I supposed to ferret out that you are bored, or you aren’t sure about my teaching methods, or you have noticed my stunned response to your voice and are just seeing what you can accomplish with it (Mikayla). I need to take a chill pill* when these kids chime in. I also need some effective redirects for these situations. So I’m glad you addressed their side of the situation here. I didn’t realize I was a stage hog. Thank you.

Effective ways I’ve found to deal with it.
Smile inside. This is the same kid that was a loud-ie at 3. Recognize the child by including her name in your discourse while continuing on drolly.
On the second interruption, interrupt back. Say that this isn’t the time to be interrupting.
Afterward, during question and answer time, brightly recognize any contributions the person may come up with.

*Seriously, is there a Chill Pill? I’ve always struggled to monitor my gut reactions when being “attacked” and the only effective measure I’ve come up with is ‘rationalizing’ the kid isn’t attacking. If attacked, my initial reaction is to respond in kind, which is just what these kids want–it puts them in CONTROL! So I have to learn ways to allow them control without fear of losing it myself.

]]> Comment on Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence by Nagesh Ramamurthy http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/06/harnessing-the-power-of-total-confidence/cpage/1/#comment-1752 Nagesh Ramamurthy Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:32:16 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2011/06/harnessing-the-power-of-total-confidence/#comment-1752 I greatly enjoyed this interview of energetic, passionate Mr Tim Sanders by insightful Ms Connie Dieken! Some great takeaways from hearing the podcast and reading the accompanying transcript: 1. Done is better than perfect. 2. Feed your mind success, not worry and regret 3. Make fans, more than friends. 4. Frontload your meetings with what is going right 5. Sing the same song on the inside that you are singing on the outside 6. Exercise your gratitude muscle 7. Conquer Your Fear of criticism 8. All criticism to your face is a gift I greatly enjoyed this interview of energetic, passionate Mr Tim Sanders by insightful Ms Connie Dieken! Some great takeaways from hearing the podcast and reading the accompanying transcript:
1. Done is better than perfect.
2. Feed your mind success, not worry and regret
3. Make fans, more than friends.
4. Frontload your meetings with what is going right
5. Sing the same song on the inside that you are singing on the outside
6. Exercise your gratitude muscle
7. Conquer Your Fear of criticism
8. All criticism to your face is a gift

]]> Comment on Fired for Poor Public Speaking? by Bertram Broski http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2010/10/fired-for-poor-public-speaking-ask-donald-trump/cpage/1/#comment-1745 Bertram Broski Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:50:22 +0000 http://www.onpointcomm.com/blog/2010/10/fired-for-poor-public-speaking-ask-donald-trump/#comment-1745 Lengthy day to you, I was amazed with your function it is flawless and words are pick perfectly as if it is really made for the write-up as well as the ideas on it. Lengthy day to you, I was amazed with your function it is flawless and words are pick perfectly as if it is really made for the write-up as well as the ideas on it.

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