CQ of Relating To People

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I have found that I don’t really get to know someone unless they are in their darkest or lightest hours. The grey hour doesn’t show anything apart from good lighting. I have also found I only got to know myself in my darkest or lightest hour. The manic within all of us points to the truth. The truth in all of us points to the yearning of happiness. © Sonja Nuttall 2008 - 2011  As an … [Read more...]

CQ: How to Socialize at Events

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© Clare Munn 2008-2011 Some people have a natural look or energy or personality or style to be able to walk into a room and automatically become the honey to the bees. Others fret hours before socializing about so very much: what to wear; what to say; when to arrive; what to talk about; who to go with; who to meet up with; what to drink; how to eat those microscopic snacks without it all going … [Read more...]

CQ: Basics of How To Negotiate: Part 2

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Thank you for the feedback on the last negotiation entry. © Sonja Nuttall  2008-2011 Now that you have your Intention down, and your transparency antenna up, let’s move into discussing how to navigate a more layered negotiation. After college, I remember trying to figure out how to find places in London to rent – and I wanted to do this without calling my parents. I realized quickly … [Read more...]

CQ of Style: What Is Style?

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This really can be so subjective, so here is my opinion, but first of all one dictionary defines “Style” (n.) as: The way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed. The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era. Sort; type. A quality of imagination and … [Read more...]

CQ: Basics of How To Negotiate, Part 1

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As CQ (expressive and receptive communication intelligence) is a guide to getting what you want, and at the same time helping others get what they want, it really is also a recipe for effective negotiation. I believe it is rather imperative to start with an understanding of how to negotiate with yourself. 1. What is your intention? 2. What are you willing to give up? Once these two questions … [Read more...]