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Introduction to Positive Thinking

According to the book entitled “The Secret”, we become what we think of and how we respond to these situations. Our own thoughts are manifested by our actions. Our mind plays a crucial role in the way we handle events and situations. You may have experienced feeling low and distressed or weary at the end of the day. If you set your mind too much on the negative, your emotions will correspond to your mind, and will be apparent in your actions. They say that we can choose to be happy or sad, calm or angry, or however we want…
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The Importance of Positive Thinking

Positive minds are powerful minds. We can do and achieve almost anything with a mind that has the willingness and determination to do it. Although not everyone gets to realize this fact of life, it is probably a good try to allow paradigm shift in our method of thinking. You may not have realized it, but the misfortunes and tragedies in life that you are experiencing may be brought about by your own actions and thinking. We tend to blame others for our own failures and adversities. We think that they contributed to our downfalls. Next time anything goes wrong…
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How Positive Thinking Affects Personality Development

Our individual personality makes up the very essence of our totality as a human being. We are judged on our personality through our character. So, it is either we have a good or bad personality depending on how others perceive it. What contributes to a good and pleasing personality? How can we project our personality in such a way that will attract people? It is a given fact that we all have unique individual personalities. We can never be someone else we are not, no matter how hard we try to imitate each other. But we can choose to have…
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The Effects of Positive Thinking on Mental Health

When you wonder why things are not happening in your favor, remember that “It’s all in your mind.” This cliché may have been overly used but it has some truth in it. We may not completely understand it but scientifically, there is an explanation to it. Let us try to decipher and comprehend this concept. The human brain is a powerful tool that controls and manipulates our thinking. The mind is capable of admitting all kinds of thoughts, both positive and negative, and can even picture out images. But we have control over our own thinking and we are constantly…
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Aspects of Positive Thinking

According to Mahatma Gandhi, "What we become is a product of our own thoughts". The human mind is so powerful that it shapes the very essence of our lives. The thoughts that we allow to dominate in our own minds will influence on what we ultimately become in our life. We may say there have been many other factors such as people around us or the situation itself that have influenced our personality, nevertheless the final outcome is dominantly based on what we actually think. We are bound to entertain two basic types of thoughts – Positive and negative thoughts…
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How Positive Thinking Works

Our life is often tested by adversities, trials, challenges, and failures. Every individual go through ups and downs in the course of his lifespan. When you battle courageously, you succeed in your endeavors. But when you quit and back out, nothing awaits you but misfortune. No problem exists without a solution and giving up without trying hard is considered as being pessimistic. How can you make things work if you never gave it a try? If failure is what you think you will be, failure is what you will get. Always remember that you have an option become successful in…
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Traits of a Positive Thinker

Our mind is where our thoughts are contained, filled with memories, experiences, images, desires, and plans. The moment we wake up in the morning, our mind functions by prompting us on what to do and what will happen for the day. Are you the type who decides first thing in the morning how you want your day to be? Do you condition yourself and set the mood you want to have for the day? Do you make it a habit to decide how you want your day to end? Or do you just leave it all up to fate or…
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How to Manage People’s Perception

Have you experienced being misjudged by other people? Have you ever thought about how others should see and know you? The way we see and interpret others can affect the way we understand their personality.  We often get assumptions of our character from those we do not know, but on certain instances, even from those we already know. If you are keeping a reputation just like high profile leaders do, you must have cared about it a lot. But even if you are just an ordinary person or a typical employee in your company, it is important to project a…
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How Self Esteem Can Help Positive Thinking

The word ‘esteem’ is defined as “appreciating the value of”.  The term self-esteem means giving high regard for oneself and treating the self more importantly than anyone else regardless of cultural or personal differences. Self-esteem is synonymous to self-respect. Self-esteem is about believing that you are a valuable and worthy person not just to yourself but to other people as well. It is one important attribute that every one of us should cultivate. Our personal value is a crucial foundation of personal success. It always starts out with loving yourself and nurturing what you are capable of. Before you can…
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How Self Monitoring Helps Positive Thinking

How well do you know yourself? Can you aptly describe yourself to others? At some point, you may have experienced getting confused with your own personality. We possess certain traits that we think do not perfectly describe who we really are. It is important that we regularly monitor our personal traits and behaviors and make a personal evaluation of our own selves. “Self-Monitoring” is a process that allows us to examine and keep track of our own characters so that we will be seen by other people as pleasing in personality. With self-monitoring, you watch out on your own behavior…
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Develop Positive Thinking Through Self Affirmations

Our mind is driven by a constant flow of thoughts that direct or control the way we perceive the world; it affects our actions, and even impacts our emotions. Our thoughts are so diverse and can be so random that we are greatly affected with it. The mind is capable of making you a success or turning your life upside down. Thoughts can either be positive or negative and regardless of the kind of perception we choose to have, these thoughts are one of the crucial factors in the changes occurring in our lives. Positive thinking is very beneficial for…
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Effects of Positive Thinking on Attitude and Behavior

We have always wanted to live a life of goodness and satisfaction. But the problem is that there are so many factors in this world that can get in the way of our ideal kind of life. However, with a positive mind, the perception we create about life will influence the final outcome. On the aspect of personality development, positive thinking creates huge impact on us. In building an admirable character, it is guaranteed to help you improve your individuality. As the cliché goes, we are only humans and are prone to every possible flaw and mistake there is in…
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Influence of Positive Thinking on Work Performance

Work is one of the prime contributors of stress. We are also likely to get affected by people we interact with at work, the workload assigned to us by our superiors, the deadlines we are bound to meet, and many other factors. In most cases, the kind of stress we are getting from work is not healthy. It clouds our mind and diminishes our performance to great extent. However, with a positive mind, we can take control of our ability to handle stress and optimize our performance. Positive thinking implies good and healthy mental attitude. An individual’s mental attitude towards work…
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How to Think Positively

Choosing to become an optimistic person with positive thoughts and attitude is a healthy choice to make in one’s life. Positivity in our mental and emotional aspects is a habit that we can gradually master with constant practice. You might be living a life filled with negative vibes which could in turn ruin your life. Your thoughts alone can make a misery out of your life.  You may have noticed that it is easy to think of negative thoughts and consequences once you encounter hardships and problems.  Changing your perceptions and outlook into something positive will transform your individuality. It…
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Competency Mapping – Discovering Your Core Competencies

Companies find it easy to grow and expand with a group of competent and skilled individuals who largely contribute to its success. In many growing and successful companies, competency mapping plays a major role. The term pertains to the process of identifying the essential qualities and skills of the employees and processes within the organization. Competency mapping generally assesses two crucial areas of a working individual: emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ), and the individual’s strength or capabilities in various aspects of the organization such as leadership, decision-making, and organizational structure. This process works effectively in the aspect of recruitment,…
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Competency Library – List of Core Competencies

The screening and recruitment of potential employees, which constitute the hiring process in every company is a necessary aspect of the organizational system because this is the initial stage of employment and this is the part where strong candidates for the job are identified. It is a crucial stage since part of the company’s success relies greatly on the kind of people it employs. Every company seeks for a set of key competencies or essential skills from its candidates during the screening process. In the interview alone, the job candidate will already go through a competency interview. The employer will…
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Identifying the Competencies of a Potential Employer Needs

One of the crucial stages in getting the right candidates for the company is the recruitment process. That is why during this stage, potential candidates are carefully screened and assessed before they are considered for the job. Aside from experience and educational background, the recruitment team also considers an individual’s competencies as one of the bases in finding a suitable candidate. The employer has to identify the attributes of each applicant so that they will be able to discern properly as to who deserves the position. Competency Based Interview As part of the screening and recruitment process, every job applicant…
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Creating a Competency Based Resume

An important tool in the job application process is the resume or curriculum vitae (CV). It is an applicant’s personal identification where all pertinent information is reflected. Resumes are necessary documents that the recruiting team of a company will need from anyone who is applying for a job. Whether making an online or hard copy of a resume, an effective type of resume to be followed is the competency-based resume. Sometimes called functional resume, it highlights the core skills and qualifications of the individual as opposed to chronological and traditional resumes. Since an applicant is selling personal experience through acquired…
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Competency Based Interview Questions

An interview has always been one of the most effective ways in the recruitment process of organizations. It is a method of getting to know the applicant even better as well as gauging the skills of the person. Normally, companies that are in search of potential candidates for certain positions conduct interviews aside from written or online exams. In order to make wise and smart selection of good candidates, employers nowadays employ the competency-based manner of interviewing. It is different from a normal or regular interview in a way that it focuses on the individual’s core skills and attributes more…
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Competency Indicators

How Companies Gauge Competencies Using Competency Indicators In an organizational system and process, competencies are one of the important and critical factors in the workforce scheme and success of the company. They identify the capabilities, attributes, and attitudes of the individuals in order to meet staffing needs. These are defining characteristics of the employees contributing to their improved job performances as well as successful organizational results. Competencies would include the applicable knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) of the working individuals. It is important for an organization or a company to employ individuals who already possess the needed skills for the…
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Competency Interview Flow

A typical competency-based interview follows a flow, which serves as a guide for the interviewer and this holds true for all other types of interview. A smooth flow of question and answer process will satisfy the goal of both interviewer and interviewee. Typically, interviews would last 30 to 40 minutes, or can be a little longer such as when the interviewer is handling a candidate for a senior or higher position in the company. Commonly, interviews are also conducted in a one-on-one manner, but in some cases, panel or group interview applies. Interviewing a team may take longer than the…
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Competency-Based Interview Preparation Tips

How to Impressing the Interviewer? Individuals seeking for a good paying job in reputable companies must be prepared enough to land that job. Since there is a huge pool of job applicants who have a similar goal as you do, you must aim to stand out from the rest and be the first to be noticed by the employer. Good candidates are those who project confidence in the way they answer the questions. Companies seek for potential candidates who possess the knowledge, skill, and attitude needed for the position. They want competent workforce so that is what you must show…
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Impress the Employer with Your Competencies

Candidates seeking a good paying job in reputable companies must be prepared enough to land that job. Since there is a huge pool of job applicants who have similar goal as you do, you must aim to stand out from the rest and be the first to be noticed by the employer. Good candidates are those who project confidence in the way they answer the questions. Companies seek for potential candidates who possess the knowledge, skill, and attitude needed for the position. They want competent workforce and you have show them that you are competent enough to get selected. The…
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Competency Interview Etiquette

Competencies are very essential in the success of an organization and individual job performance. With an increasing number of aspiring candidates in search of a well-compensating job, many companies and organizations nowadays need to make sure they are only getting the best and most qualified for the positions. They do this by identifying the competencies of the candidates as early as the recruitment process. A critical and crucial stage in the hiring process is the interview stage. Aside from the usual examination to gauge the skills of the candidates in their theoretical knowledge, interviews also measure their reasoning and speaking…
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Competency Interview Techniques

Competency-based interviewing is an elaborate process for both interviewers and the interviewees. The process is meticulous and tedious for the interviewers because they need to understand the demands of the position, which would include finding out the competencies needed for that position. For interviewees, they may not be able to identify that it is a competency interview they are in. Also, there may be other key competencies that the company is looking for that are not announced in the job advertisement but will be measured by the interviewer during the interview. To become a potential candidate for the job, an…
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Competency Management Software

Competency assessment is a very essential tool in measuring the abilities of every employee. Organizations prefer to employ only competent workforce who can maintain their attributes or keep on improving it to continually meet organizational goals. In order to effectively manage workforce competencies in the company, the use of competency management software is an effective solution. Various management software programs keep track of competency assessments within given deadlines. When a company is able to identify the appropriate employees in the right positions internally, motivation and commitment increase. Moreover, employee turnover is reduced which in turn minimizes the cost and hassle…
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Competency Models

Building a successful career in an organization requires core set of competencies in order to carry out an outstanding performance and desirable outputs. This is what we call competency model. The framework helps employees in identifying the competencies they need to further improve in order to make a more satisfactory performance in their functions and also in preparation for future promotions and job transfer. The model will analyze employee competency to determine the areas the individual lacks development on and to bridge the gap, training and development will be required. There are three essential types of competency models used by…
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Continuing Competency with Training and Education

We all have individual set of competencies that can take us notches up the ladder of success.  You were able to grab your ideal job because your core competencies were just what the employer was looking for in a suitable candidate. However, after getting the job, did you ensure consistency in your set of knowledge, skills, and attitude? Or better yet, did you make an effort to strengthen your competencies even more and work on those that need improvement? In your workplace where you demonstrate most of your effective work competencies to contribute to the success of company goals, your…
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Competency Based Performance Management

An organization follows certain process that aims to consistently meet the goals effectively through constant monitoring of employees’ performance and making sure that everyone performs in an outstanding manner. This is called performance management. It is an organizational work system that starts when an employee’s job title is defined along with its competencies and ends when an employee resigns from the company. It is a process of building a work environment wherein working individuals perform their best to contribute to the success of company goals. The term is sometimes associated with performance appraisal in some organizations. The following are the…
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Customer Communication Concept

In any business or organization, dealing with customers seems to be one of the most crucial success factors. Especially for a profit-earning company, customers play a vital role on the stability of the business. It is every company’s responsibility to get in touch with its customers for any concerns and feedback about the service. Successful business organizations make sure that their customers do not only conduct a one-time business with them, so customer communication is necessary. Communication with the customers does not just occur from the point of purchase to the end of sale. In fact, it is more important…
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Types of Customers and Customer Communication

A customer is technically defined as anyone who makes a purchase of a product, or someone who avails the services of a business provider. In a general sense, a customer may be anyone who is offered service and any form of assistance to address specific needs and preferences. In a business sense, a customer is the ultimate reason that a business is established. Every product or service that a business organization prepares is intended for the customers with a purpose of generating profit or revenue and making the business grow financially. There are many different types of customers in various…
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Understanding Customer Behavior

According to a popular cliché, “customers are the blood of the business.” This statement simply emphasizes the importance and value of customers in a business. Comparing to human anatomy, blood runs along the veins of the human body to provide nutrients to all the body parts so that these parts can function well. Moreover, blood is also known as the primary carrier of oxygen on a cellular basis to breathe life to a person. In the same way, the customers provide revenue to the business through the transactions and purchases they make. These revenues or profits make a business become…
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Pre-Sale Customer Interaction Techniques

Businesses go through stages in a customer experience or interaction. These stages are broken down into three major phases starting from the pre-sales encounter, then the point of purchase, and the after-sales or post-sales interaction. If a business places a high value on quality customer service, it religiously follows these stages of encounter with customers. On the other hand, if a business is focused only on generating profits and increasing revenue, the interaction only ends when the transaction is made or when the purchase is done. To some companies, this may be a practical option, but it does not guarantee…
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Post-Sale Customer Interaction Techniques

In the stages of customer experience, the most critical is the after-sales interaction with customers. It is probably easy to attract customers during the pre-sale stage with well-prepared marketing strategies and advertising techniques, but once the customers make the transaction, the biggest challenge of every company is how to make them stay in the business. Some businesses focus more on the product and how it can be improved without realizing that customer retention is more critical. In the end, these customers will be nothing but typical buyers who continue to seek for other companies offering the same products or services…
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Customer Communication and Interaction Etiquettes

Etiquettes form the foundation of a harmonious communication and interaction among individuals in just about any aspect of life. Etiquettes are cardinal rules and policies that establish an observable level of respect and courtesy from one individual to another. In many organizations and situations, etiquettes may be universal or general, rules that are set by social norms and expected to be demonstrated by everyone in any dealing. In certain instances, some rules of etiquette are customized to suit the nature of the situation. Although etiquettes have to be implemented for a smooth interaction, a well-mannered individual molded with the right…
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Customer Miscommunications

Communication is the exchange of ideas between a sender and a receiver. Proper and effective communication is when the sender gets the message across to the other person and common understanding is gained in the exchange of ideas. Good communication in any aspect yields to a smooth interaction of individuals. In most business organizations, especially in the customer service sector, it is used as a powerful tool in dealing with customers. Customers will be communicating in various means – phone, email, or in person. Customer service representatives should demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal. This makes them easily…
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Tips to Handle a Rude Customer

One of the challenges of business organizations is dealing with rude customers. Rudeness is synonymous to being sarcastic and nasty. It is a negative behavior that may spark up a heated argument or a hurtful exchange of words. In a customer service industry, any business organization will have to deal with rude customers. Such type of customers can never be avoided in any customer interaction. For one, individuals come in various personalities. There are those who tend to be rude or ill-mannered in nature. That is just how they are, even if people despise them for being like that. However,…
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Tips to Impress Your Customer

One of the major factors of a successful business organization inevitably is its customers. Customers are the lifeblood of the business and they are the reason why it exists, survives, and succeeds. As such, customers have to feel valued. When customers feel this way toward a company or a business, they are bound to stay and become loyal to the business in the long run. A customer’s first impression matters a lot to a business that highlights on giving utmost customer service. This is because a customer’s initial perception of the way a company conducts business is a contributor to…
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How to Build Customer Trust and Credibility

When customers keep coming back to make purchases or if they continue making transactions, this means that they like the product, service, or the way they are being treated. Continued business transactions means impressed and satisfied customers. However, there is a difference if they are impressed just because of the quality of the product but not the quality of customer service. In fact, a good product is a lot more saleable if these go with efficient customer service. Any customer would want to be overwhelmed with good treatment from business establishments and companies. Once a customer starts to like the…
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Learn to Exceed Your Customer Expectation

It is said that the main goal when it comes to addressing and dealing with customers is meeting their needs. This notion is entirely true. Every company’s objective in every stage of customer interaction must be just like that. How can an establishment acquire more customers if they do not even get the answer to their questions or purchase the products they want to have? Moreover, getting their needs met is what customers expect when they engage in any business transaction. If a company falls short of their expectations, they get disappointed, upset, or unhappy, and the company would lose…
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Customer Relationship Management

Companies and business organizations should have an organized and systematic approach to keeping its relationship with the customers. Apart from building a good business relationship, a company should also manage these customer relationships with the help of modern technology. Apparently, a structured and organized approach in dealing with any business transaction whether in person, through the phone or email is a plus to the company as it gives customers a positive impression of the way the business is dealt and managed. Many business organizations in various industry sectors now use customer relationship management tools for a smoother business transaction with…
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Customer Interaction Centric Careers

Finding a career associated with customer service and customer interaction is hardly difficult, what with the hundreds and thousands of available jobs from many customer-service based organizations and companies that jobseekers can apply for. Although all companies incorporate customer interactions in their transactions with the customers, there are certain companies that mainly utilize the competence of its employees in terms customer service skills, since the nature of the business is predominantly associated with customer interaction. What are the available careers in the field of customer interaction? What do companies look for and require from potential applicants for positions in that…
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Formal Customer Interaction

Customer interaction encompasses the three major phases starting from the pre-sale stage to the purchase stage and finally to the post-sale or after-sale phase of the interaction. In every stage of the company’s interaction with its customers, there are various ways and means to communicate with them. It should be the nature of a business to be assertive in initiating the communication with potential and existing customers in order to facilitate interaction and build a good business relationship. Yet, a company or a business organization cannot just simply make use of any type of customer interaction. Depending on the type…
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Informal Customer Interaction

Customer interaction is crucial to a business as it involves the everyday encounters and communication of the company to its existing customers as well as the new ones. The overall interaction of customers to the business is also a contributing factor to their general experience in doing business with the organization. Its significance in the business paved way for many organizations to conceptualize standard means and procedures in conducting good customer interaction. Large businesses catering to a huge market have designed methods, protocols and ways in working with their customers either by phone, email, or face-to-face contact. On the other…
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Importance of Customer Feedback

Criticisms are part of growing and learning. When you are being criticized for your actions, there is this realization that what seems right to you is a weakness as others see it. They say that you are not necessarily the best judge of your own self. Other people see things beyond your personality and view them in a more in-depth manner. This same concept of individual criticism applies to a business organization. A company will only learn the worst mistakes from the feedback of the customers. In fact, the most negative feedbacks are probably the most valuable and important inputs…
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Online CRM Tools

These days, business organizations utilize modern and sophisticated means of building and managing long-term customer relationships in a structured approach. One of these methods is the use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools. CRM consists of a wide range of integrated information technology and customer-based software and solutions that support and help manage sales and marketing, customer service, and many other aspects of the business. Businesses of various sizes and levels, as well as types or nature, may take advantage of CRM tools and software. This article will talk about the various CRM applications, the core-customer related business activities that…
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Definition of Negative Thinking

Human thoughts, feelings, and actions or behaviors are closely related and can indirectly affect each other. The human mind is powerful that it can generate thoughts even beyond normal means of thinking. People tend to develop thought habits that can eventually shape their lives. In general, the mind is capable of producing two major types of thoughts: good and bad. These thoughts send off signals to the human emotions manipulating how it should feel. Good thoughts generate good feelings while negative feelings are a product of bad or negative thoughts. All these thoughts in the mind that direct an individual’s…
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Positive Thinking versus Negative Thinking

The human mind performs a never-ending process of generating thoughts, whether it is conscious or unconscious. Just like a heavy traffic of cars on the highway, the human mind is capable of producing hundreds of thoughts even in a short span of time. It has been proven that the pattern of thinking affects emotions. Anything that occupies the mind also dictates the current state of emotion of an individual. Happy thoughts generate a blissful feeling; bad thoughts cause a negative feeling. Yet, it seems that for most individuals, a negative manner of thinking is an effortless thing. It is said…
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Causes of Negative Thinking

Thoughts feed the mind with what to do, how to act, what to say, and how to react. Thoughts do not enter the mind one at a time. They seem to randomly pop up in your mind from nowhere. Thus, monitoring these thoughts is just but necessary in order to keep it within control. In the process of understanding thoughts, two types of mental attitudes are also demonstrated: positive and negative thinking. Both of these mental processes are rooted from various reasons and causes. Since negative thoughts seem to come effortlessly at an individual’s mind, this article will focus on…
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Negative Thinking Styles

The manner of negative thinking comes in different styles. Not all people think alike in both positive and negative aspects, and neither are the thoughts similar. Negative thinking may be categorized into mediocre thinking (positive, neutral, or negative) and extraordinarily negative thinking. These two styles, which are governed by negative thoughts, will be further elaborated in this article. Mediocre Thinking Mediocre thinking pertains to the style of thinking in average or middle levels. Mediocre thinkers produce thoughts in moderate style, not so bad and not so impressive as well. The same goes true for their actions and behaviors. Their usual…
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Negative Thinking Traps

A major contribution to failure and a destructor of self-confidence is the manner of negative thinking. When you think negatively, you are only affirming the worst that could happen to yourself or others in a situation. If negative thinking becomes a habit, you gradually reduce the level of confidence in your thinking patterns and even in actions. It also minimizes your ability to assert your needs and opinions. Such mental attitude makes you question or underrate the value of your own thoughts, emotions, and needs. That is why it is important to monitor negative thoughts and the effects it can…
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Common Patterns of Negative Thinking

The manner of thinking is spontaneous in most cases. You do not force yourself to think because it is something that the mind does all of the time, automatically. Thoughts are so varied that they seem uncontrollable sometimes. Thoughts can just pop up out of blue in the mind, may seem weird, can be intrusive in the middle of a busy day, and may even disrupt sleep. It can generate varied images in the head that may either induce happiness or unpleasantness. Negative Thinking Patterns in the Mind During instances of depression and anxiety, thoughts can tend to resort to…
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Depression and Negative Thinking

You may experience feeling low or worried lately and notice that this has been an ongoing pattern running for quite a while now. It could be an alarming symptom of depression or it could be depression itself. One notable manifestation of a depressed individual is experiencing worry and anxiety for a prolonged period of time. Many factors cause depression on a person. The condition is generally demonstrated through a person’s disturbed manner of thinking, change in attitude or behavior, decline in social relationships, and problems in physical well-being. This article will focus on the relation between depression and negative thinking…
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Overcoming Depressive Thinking Styles

Do you tend to see things on a negative light? Do you negatively react when things go wrong? Do you allow feelings of negativity and hopelessness to creep in your emotional state? If you are noticing such symptoms, you may be running the risk of experiencing depression. Individuals who tend to think more of the negative things about themselves, their perceptions, and about the world are more prone to going through mood disorders at some point in their lives. Developing the habit of negative thinking impacts your feelings and behavior, and can trigger a pattern or a cycle leading to…
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Health Effects of Negative Thinking

Human thoughts shape the disposition and mood of individuals. When one demonstrates negative thinking, it simply means filling the thoughts with negativities that affect an individual’s frame of mind and reduce energy level. Your train of thoughts and personal beliefs create a sense of impact to your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This is because your thoughts, feelings, and actions are interconnected and one affects the other. So, if you keep on thinking negative, it may trigger negative emotions, particularly anxiety and depression. Not everyone is aware that having a negative mental attitude can make a negative difference on their…
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Impact of Negative Thinking on Emotions

What the mind perceives, the body achieves. It is simply denoting that at any level of thought, there is always a corresponding effect on the body whether on the mental, physical, and emotional aspect. The brain feeds the mind with different thoughts at various levels. These thoughts are being processed in the mind and are expressed in various means of manifestations. Thoughts also create an impact on the brain, depending on the manner of thinking there is. Happy thoughts exude a positive aura and feeling while bad and disturbing thoughts lead to a negative vibe. Since thought patterns affect emotions,…
October 28, 2015 - - Comments:

Impact of Negative Intrusive Thinking on Personality

The impact of negative thinking on an individual can transform his life in a way he would not ideally want it to be. Thoughts are very random and varied. If the mind is dominated by intrusive thoughts, it affects your totality as a person. It impacts the entire well-being be it physically, mentally, or emotionally. It also adversely transforms your individual perceptions in life and turns you into a pessimist. The way you develop or damage your personal outlook solely depends on how you deal with it. One essential element to consider is your manner of thinking. Filling your mind…
October 29, 2015 - - Comments:

Negative Thinking on Personal Relationships

Very few people would probably want to hang around a negative thinker. Negativity is just too contagious and once it starts to creep in to your system, you might end up becoming a changed person, the kind of change you have always dreaded. People tend to create negative thinking patterns for thoughts that are intrusive and disturbing yet being affirmed in one’s wholeness. Dwelling in negativity can cause utter destruction in your life in the various aspects of it. Apart from personal outlook or your view of the world and situations, your interpersonal relationships with the people you deal with…
November 1, 2015 - - Comments:

How to Overcome Negative Thinking

When you catch yourself entertaining negative thoughts lately, do not let yourself fall into the trap of negative thinking. Do not let your negative thoughts manipulate and take control over you. Rather, learn how to direct these intrusive thoughts and transform them into positive ones. The habit of negative thinking can still be changed and overcome if you take a conscious effort to gradually get rid of it. Just as there many ways to develop negative thinking, there are also numerous ways to conquer it. You cannot just settle for being a person having a reputation as a negative thinker…
November 3, 2015 - - Comments:

Dealing with a Negative Thinker

Negative thinkers have this tendency to infect and affect the people they deal with. It can be as contagious as a communicable disease because it triggers the people to react and respond differently to the negative thoughts of the person. It is no wonder that a pessimist or a negative thinker is not getting attention and appreciation, given the fact that they can also disturb other people’s minds. Positivity, on the other hand, is just as contagious as negativity. In your society or the kind of environment you belong to, you would rather want to spread positive vibes in order…
November 4, 2015 - - Comments:

Positive Transformation of Negative Thoughts

A train of negative thoughts may lead the person to view the world in a different way, one that lacks acknowledgement of the good things that are happening to the community and to the world. This is referred to as pessimism, wherein your mind is clouded with so much negativity that for every situation and circumstance, your only prediction is the worst-case scenarios. Pessimists are characterized by a lack of appreciation to the good outcomes of a situation, having the attitude of a quitter to posed challenges, not seeing the efforts of other people, and a constant feeling of dissatisfaction…
November 5, 2015 - - Comments:

What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Corporate Social Responsibility, also known as CSR, pertains to the responsibilities of companies towards society with which they function and operate. Corporate Social Responsibility ensures that the business organizations align its corporate values and behaviors with that of stakeholders’ needs and expectations. Corporate Social Responsibility approach incorporates social, economic, and environmental aspects of the business as part of increasing profit or revenues and minimizing the problems or shortcomings. It is not only geared towards the customers and investors, but also towards its employees, suppliers, and the society as a whole. As part of business ethics, organizations go beyond seeking profits…
November 10, 2015 - - Comments:

Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

No business can succeeds without the aid of contributing factors involved in its operations. Employees, consumers, suppliers, and the community are directly involved and affected by the business and what it does. The products and the way the products are introduced have an impact to the society. Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR then becomes a significant strategy in business because consumers would opt for companies that can be trusted; suppliers would prefer conducting business transactions with reliable companies; and employees would like it better working for employers with good business ethics and principles. In the same way, NGOs are bound…
November 12, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Ethics and Ethical Issues

Before we begin to understand what corporate or business ethics is, let us refresh our memory with the concept of ethics. By this we mean the proper way of performing any act or deed. It includes knowing what is right and wrong, and then doing what is acceptable according to standards and social norms. Ethics is associated with proper code of conduct, proper decorum, or the rules that govern our lives. We also refer to it as values and moral principles. Every organization must be guided by a set of ground rules that would serve as the basis of harmony…
November 14, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Performance

The concept of corporate social performance has been around for several decades now, but the idea is still closely misinterpreted for corporate social responsibility, corporate social responsiveness, or any other approach relating to business and society. Although these concepts are closely related to each other, they each have unique connotations. These approaches also represent the various phases in our understanding of the relationship between a firm, or organization, and the environment, or the society, where the firm functions. Corporate Social Performance Defined As mentioned in the earlier paragraph, corporate social performance is confusingly equated with concepts connoting to business and…
November 16, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsiveness

In Wood’s model of corporate social performance, the second phase in the representation is corporate social responsiveness which is explained as the ability of an organization to respond to social pressures. It is also the means through which the identified principles of corporate social responsibility are implemented. It is the action performed to the principled approach of corporate social responsibility. This concept demonstrates three major processes or mechanisms: environmental assessment, stakeholder management, and issues management. Processes of Social Responsiveness Environmental assessment is the process that allows the organization to observe and scrutinize its environment in order to aptly respond or…
November 18, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Volunteering

Corporate social responsibility gives a sense of obligation for companies on the various programs not just within the organization but the society as well. Part of carrying out these obligations is to actively participate in community programs and affairs. This is what we call corporate volunteering. Many companies engage in philanthropic activities and aid people in the community while providing the employees an opportunity to benefit from the company in various ways. An organization contributes to building and making better societies by encouraging the employees to participate in the various community programs through volunteerism. Moreover, it gives the working professionals…
November 21, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies

The general claim about corporate social responsibility mainly revolves around the accountability of giving back the investment returns of the shareholders, being socially responsible towards the environment, and being responsible to the other groups that may be within or outside the corporation. This assertion often arouses debates among business people since the scope of the said “responsibilities” and “returns” and how they will be obtained are not clearly defined. The degree of responsibility towards the shareholders and the stakeholders is also a crucial issue in CSR arguments. As a general characteristic, responsible business always starts out by complying with the…
November 23, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility Myths

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly practiced by most companies worldwide. This is because it gives a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction when firms are able to develop socially with the community apart from its economic aspect. However, there are certain false claims about CSR. Let us identify these allegories and understand why they are not completely true about the CSR concept. Doane’s Four Key Myths of CSR Deborah Doane has identified four key myths revolving around the concept of corporate social responsibility. The first myth says that “the market can deliver both short-term financial returns and long-term social benefits.”…
November 24, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility towards Customers

The concept of corporate social responsibility or CSR is based on three dimensions which serve as its three pillars. These are the economic, social, and environmental responsibility. For a company to successfully practice CSR, all the three pillars have to be balanced and should be based on obligation and accountability. Social responsibility is the most current dimension of CSR in which corporations take active participation in social issues and community affairs. The target of responsibility is the stakeholders which includes the customers or the buying public. The perception of offering respect and satisfaction to customers is nothing new to businesses…
November 27, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility towards Employees

The practice of corporate social responsibility, or CSR, does not only mean an obligation to the society in terms of social and environmental aspects but also to the employees of a business or corporation. A company has an obligation towards its working individuals in keeping their desire and interest for the job alive. Good practice of social responsibility by the management to the employees will serve as an example to them. In turn, the employees themselves will realize the essence of being socially responsible to the society. Current Business Trends: Corporate Citizenship and Employee Retention The employees are considered a…
November 30, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility towards Government

Businesses operate in communities that either directly or indirectly affect their transactions. Companies interact with the various sectors in the larger community and part of this is the government. So, in the perspective of corporate social responsibility or CSR, many people feel that the government sector must also play a role in the business activities. Since the government is responsible for regulating the laws and upholding the security of a state, it is just right to engage them in the aspect of social responsibility. The government is considered an external stakeholder that indirectly affects the CSR practices of a corporation….
December 1, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility towards Society

Through business activities, companies interact with the society and create an impact on the said society where business is conducted. A company starts out employing people, or manpower, and begins the production of goods and services. The latter involves transaction with the local suppliers as well as the customers. Basically, this is the nature of interaction between businesses and the buying public. However, apart from this basic perspective, there are other various ways in which a company interacts with the society that may not directly relate to the mere buy and sell aspect. Understanding the Perspectives of a Local Community…
December 3, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility towards Stake Holders

We often hear the old belief that when it comes to dealing with business, we must be strictly business-like and no other things should get in the way. This means that profitability is the governing language in business. Although true, this perspective is no longer entirely applicable to all businesses because corporations have come to embrace the very essence of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Companies have learned to perform business in the interests of the larger community and in an ethical manner. Furthermore, observing corporate social responsibility also means being able to balance the interests of the shareholders and investors…
December 4, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility towards Suppliers and Creditors

When companies uphold corporate social responsibility (CSR), they are accountable to various internal and external stakeholders. Internal stakeholders may include the shareholders, employees, and management while external stakeholders are the consumers or the buying public, suppliers, creditors, competitors, and the local community or the society at large. Let us focus on how companies practice social responsibility towards its supplier and creditors since these players in the business aspect project important roles to the businesses. Who are the Suppliers and Creditors? It is uncommon to consider suppliers and creditors to be part of the company’s stakeholders. But then again, they play…
December 7, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility Career Opportunities

Corporate social responsibility, otherwise known as CSR, is no longer just a popular concept and business practice in the business world but has also developed in the aspect of career opportunities. CSR defines the way companies behave and operate in social, environmental, and ethical frameworks. The development of substantial career opportunities for value-based professionals reflects the diversity of the field of CSR existing in both private and public sectors. However, unlike any typical job, CSR roles may not have specific designations or titles but the job description reflects CSR programs and activities. Landing a CSR job depends on which area…
December 15, 2015 - - Comments:

Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights

Corporate social responsibility (CSR), as an increasing business practice, is understood to be a sense of obligation or responsibility from corporations not just on the economic aspect of business goals, but also to the social and environmental approaches. So, corporate social responsibility fulfills the “triple bottom line” of a business activity which consists of the economic, social, and environmental aspects. Since CSR deals with people in the society as well as individuals within the organization, human rights play an important role in the many CSR activities. The Relevance of Human Rights to CSR Human rights have a significant relevance in…
December 17, 2015 - - Comments:

Introduction to Competency

In order to perform well in any job, an individual needs possess all necessary skill set and knowledge, as well as the personal attributes. Today’s Individuals have become fiercely competitive to succeed in their chosen fields, and are equipping themselves with the right attitude, knowledge, and skills. Understanding this reality will create awareness that to stay competitive you must have an edge over the others. For this reason, you need to develop certain competencies. Many often confuse competence and competency. Although used interchangeably, they are nonetheless different from each other. Competence is defined as the requirements and standards that have…
December 20, 2015 - - Comments:

Types of Competency

There are many competencies that have been identified over the years, and these are divided into six types. Below are the basic definitions and examples of each Competency. The Six Types of Competencies Individual Competency– This type refers to a person’s own knowledge, skills, and attitudes (behavior) that contribute to effectiveness in performance, as well as in dealings with other people. Business Competency– This refers to the knowledge and skills required in a particular business or industry. Management Competency– This refers to a set of competencies that are applicable only to supervisory and managerial positions or roles, that are more…
December 22, 2015 - - Comments:

Competency and Competence

Competency and competence have often been used interchangeably. Moreover, people often think that competency and competence are one and the same however this is a misconception. What a lot of people fail to realize is that these are two different concepts and cannot be used to take the other’s place. To understand this better, definitions of each are given below. Competency (pl. competencies) refers to the characteristics of a person; these may be observable or non-observable. Such characteristics are behavior-based, and are instrumental to helping a person perform his tasks at a higher level. On the other hand, competence (pl….
December 24, 2015 - - Comments:

Competency Framework

A competency framework is a method by which an organization can accurately assess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) of their employees. In addition, it also helps maintain and keep track of these competencies; a tool to measure competency levels to ensure that everyone makes significant contributions to the organization by performing in a superior manner. With a competency framework, recruitment officers will be able to effectively hire the ideal candidate they need for their company; managers will be able to make sound decisions in managing their employees; and employees will be able to develop their skill sets because they…
December 27, 2015 - - Comments:

Competency Assessment

For an individual to know his strengths and weaknesses, it is imperative to conduct a self-assessment. The process involves answering a set of questions specifically designed to help individuals discover what characteristics and abilities they possess that can help them succeed in their endeavors. On the other hand, managers should assess their employees’ level of competency in order to appraise their performance as well as to help them develop and excel in their career. More often than not, competency assessments are done only to check whether a particular individual has met certain standards but fail to develop ways on how…
December 29, 2015 - - Comments:

Leadership Competencies

Leadership role in any organization is vital to its success. Managers can be leaders but not every manager is a leader. A leader must be able to create a vision, influence others, and bring out the best in their people. With leadership, one can initiate action among his people. He can motivate everyone to keep going, with or without the help of rewards. Additionally, leadership enables a person to provide guidance to others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently, and such guidance is given through coaching and mentoring. Lastly, with leadership, a person can make others confident…
December 31, 2015 - - Comments:

Influences of Competency

Competency is a person’s knowledge, skills, and attitude that will allow him to perform his job functions in a superior and effectual manner. A person with the required competencies can handle a job much better than a person who does not have them. For this reason, companies are always spending their resources to ensure that they employ highly competent individuals. To achieve this goal, they provide competency-focused interviews to be able to screen those who have the competencies the company is looking for. Moreover, they also conduct regular performance evaluations to be able to assess competency and sponsor competency trainings,…
January 3, 2016 - - Comments:

Competencies Key Principles

Competencies can be produced and learned by one or many individuals by adhering to a framework. Competencies must also be updated and made adaptable to hold relevance to those they were designed for. However, in order to get commitment from employees, there are guiding principles to be followed. These will be discussed in detail in this article. Principle 1: Collaboration Management creates policies for everyone to follow; they create plans and programs designed for all. But when it comes to designing a competency framework for the organization, the task should not only be limited to management, but also to those…
January 5, 2016 - - Comments:

How to Develop a New Competency

To stay competitive, one must adapt to the changing times. Today, there are already many competencies that were unheard of 50 years ago. This is particularly true for functional competencies which are job-specific competencies; in the past, there were no web developers and designers, which mean that before, people were not required to know programming languages and stylesheets. The advent of technology has paved the way for these competencies to exist; thus, people who want to be able to move up in their career have to evolve too, especially when it comes to developing new competencies. There are three phases…
January 8, 2016 - - Comments:

Using Competencies for Employment

Finding employment in this competitive world is difficult, and keeping one’s job is also tricky.  Ineffective performance from previous work experiences can be evident especially if the prospective employer is keen on using structured interviews; who would want to hire an ineffective person? Moreover, if you do not perform well, you stand the chance of being laid off because there will always be other more competent and deserving individuals willing to take your place. To go up in the echelons of success, a person needs to be competent. Now the question is, how can one become competent? Develop a Competency…
January 12, 2016 - - Comments:

Using Competencies in Training

Training is a very significant aspect in helping employees become more efficient and effective in their job. Thus, it is very important that this department must be equipped with the necessary competencies that will allow them to impart and transfer knowledge and understanding to the trainees through various methods, strategies, and activities. Areas of Competence and Competencies of a Trainer The areas of competence of a trainer, and their corresponding competencies are: Training Delivery: Presentation of learning objectives must be set clearly; audio-visual aids must encourage learning. The trainer should understand that the physical environment can greatly affect the learning…
January 16, 2016 - - Comments:

Using Competencies in Selecting Your People

During hiring process, companies focus on an individual’s competencies, and this is more evident today than ever. Their understanding of the value of people to help them communicate their core competencies to their market and the rest of the world has paved the way for the integration of competency-based hiring practices. The kind of people hired by any company will impact the business, and such impact can go either way – good or bad. The employees are the heart of the company; if they are highly competent individuals then they will contribute greatly to the company’s success. Conversely, if ineffectual…
January 19, 2016 - - Comments:

Using Competency Frameworks to Improve Performance

The design and development of a competency framework is the initial step to improving the level of performance of employees in a company. The next steps are implementation and execution. Gaining a good understanding of the “why,” the “what” and the “how” signals the need to proceed with the use of these frameworks as guidelines in achieving optimum performance at work. The Why, the What, and the How To gain acceptance and trust from employees, it is necessary to uncover the answers to the “why,” “what,” and “how” first. Why, as in “Why do we need to do this?” This…
January 23, 2016 - - Comments:

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