TRAVELOG MUJAHADAH

The use of evidence is an essential part of an effective presentation. A question often in the mind of audience members, albeit one that may seldom be expressed, is, "Why should I believe you?" It is not the audience's responsibility to be convinced, rather, it is responsibility of the presenter to convince the audience. The greatest tool with which we might do this is the evidence we've discovered that made us believers in the first place. This list provides a great model for the successful delivery of any such information that may help sell your case and conviction:

** Demonstrations
** Examples
** Facts
** Exhibits
** Analogies
** Testimonials
** Statistics

“When we are dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bustling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.”- Dale Carnegie

What is it that inspires you to do your best work? Have you considered what things might be fueling the work of your employees/coworkers ? Although unique to each worker, professional drive has a basic core to which everyone can relate. Discover your essential similarities, and use this knowledge to inspire others to cooperate, instead of mandating that they do so.

* Don't dictate -- inspire
* Don't direct -- win people to your way of thinking
* Begin with praise and honest appreciation
* Build morale and earn loyalty
* Ask questions instead of giving direct orders
* Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to

Good relationships are key to business success. Here are some tips on strengthening your relationships:

* Don't criticize, condemn, or complain
* Give honest, sincere appreciation
* Become genuinely interested in other people
* Smile
* Be a good listener
* Encourage others to talk about themselves
* Make the other person understand that you consider them important

Leaders are expected to own higher levels of confidence than those who are not in positions of leadership. Here are some tips on how to build self-confidence so as to attain better leadership opportunities:

* Surround yourself with a supportive environment
* Be resolved to succeed
* Be receptive to constructive criticism
* Set attainable goals

“Life truly is a boomerang. What you give, you get.”
Dale Carnegie

Leadership is the creation of environments that influence others to achieve group goals. People support a world they help create. To develop the leader in you, try the following guidelines:

* Develop personal leadership
* Communicate to lead
* Recognize human potential
* Build cooperation
* Make decisions
* Manage conflict and change