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Method of Communication – (EC – Part 1 of 6)

Rob Wheeler — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:32:07 +0000

Certainly, the method of how and when you communicate is important. As we go through the series on communication, we will be looking closely at each option and the preferred selection of communication.

Now, I know that most of you know inherently all of these points. However, you may learn some new things by reading each area closely.

Communicating is so important in today’s world. Marketing, networking, customer relationship management, politics, religion, peace (or the lack thereof) and personal relationships can all prosper or suffer as a result of your communication skill.

In looking at the method of communication the first method is face-to-face communication. Face-to-face communication allows for the two parties to see and experience the entire communication, method, content, tone, non-verbal, distance, barriers and timing. It is the preferred method of communication in every sense. It is more personal and allows for a greater

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array of flexibility in the communication

There are four type of face-to-face communications that can be employed. One-to one; meaning that you are one person speaking to only one other person. This allows for the most intimacy and persuasion. One-to-many; this method allows for some intimacy, but is less effective that one-to-one. Many seminar speakers develop a loyal following with their communication style and connection abilities. Many-to-many is less effective and harder to control the style and connection desires. This is the conference room, board meeting or sales scenario. There can be too many chiefs and not enough indians in this situation. The last and least effective is many-to-one. This is the advertising scenario, where many people are trying to tell or show one person some situation. It can be overwhelming to the “one” party.

Man using phone to communicate

The second method is phone. It is less personal and less intimate, but it is still very important. It is also much better than not communicating or waiting an inordinate amount of time prior to communicating. The phone has an advantage in that it can happen whether you are at the office, home, golf course or shopping. It allows total freedom and can hide body language and cut timing significantly.

A new and exciting method of communication is a webinar or web meeting. These allow for a lot of flexibility. You can use video conferencing, presentations, white-boarding and text chatting all within a secure encapsulated environment. Additionally, the organizer can control the environment by allowing or not allowing each function. It is a very good environment for pitches and certain types of meeting. I can create the effect of loyalty if the correct persuasion is used in the situation.

A similar method, but much less controlled is video-conferencing. With video conferencing, whether used through telecommunication lines or the web is the prototypical example of a many-to-many scenario. This method of communication allows us to see much of the body language and get the overall “feel” for the communication. It has not caught on like experts initially thought that it would.

e-Mail has become a preferred method of communication for many. It takes out mood, body language, emotions (if desired). It will continue to be an easy way to keep in contact and exchange details, but it should not take the place of personalized contact.

Instant messaging allows for complete conversations over the computer. For speed and deliverability, this method can be very effective.

Texting from device to device has become prolific. Anybody who has a teenager will understand this. it is a way to communicate without disrupting the flow of the day. Short concise methods may be communicated directly and instantly.

Marketing, although less personal, can be very effective, it can happen in all these methods as well as T.V., radio, print, press releases, billboards, etc. It is a one-to-many method that can create some loyalty and definitely helps in branding.

Whatever method you use to communicate effectively, be sure that you have scripted your message and thought about your delivery and expected results and challenges. Choosing the method of your communications is something you as a persuader get to choose. You decide how you want to structure and deliver all your messages. Therefore, determine your message and deliver it with just the right spices to create that mouth-watering, I-can’t-wait-until-I-get-some persuasion and pick the method that best delivers that result and support it with other methods and meat and you will master the effective communications series.

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Reclaiming My Name on Google – Mike Ray Takes a Trip

Rob Wheeler — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:05:58 +0000

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One of my friends, Mike Ray is going through withdrawal. He is on a project he is calling reclaiming my name on google. This project is a project that each of us should endeavor to do. Securing your name on google is very important.

He is working with Dave Sherwin to ensure that he gets the most out of each activity associated with reclaiming his name.

I invite you to follow Mike on Facebook and watch as he reclaims his name.

Here is a short video that he and Dave presented last night on a webinar that was very powerful. It includes 10 simple steps that you can do the push your name to the top of google.

For some “pudding”, google Dave Sherwin. The results are amazing.

Go forth and reclaim your name. Start today with these simple steps and you too can reclaim your name.

Rob.

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Are People USING You? Or, Do You Create Leverage

Rob Wheeler — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:51:24 +0000

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One of the things that many teenagers HATE is to be used. There are many people around us that are users. Those are the people that suck you dry and give you nothing in return. Well, it has become time for you and I to turn the tables on those around you that are users.

Leverage is a fundamental key in business. You can leverage OPT (Other People’s Time), OPE (Other People’s Efforts), OPM (Other People’s Money), OPI (Other People’s Ideas) and OPA (Other People’s Authority). Use leverage in every way you can to increase your business and influence.

In the old world, one of the most critical pieces of hard ware was the catapult. It was the ultimate tool for creating fear and dread in the opposition. It operates on the concept of leverage. Using very little effort, it can create massive fear and advantage.

Here is an example of a catapult. Staying with the “fun” atmosphere. This is pumkin chucking in Morton, IL. This contest draws hundreds of entries per year from local, national and international entities. Many universities and businesses also enter in this contest.

OPT (Other People’s Time)

Whenever you hire somebody to work for you, that is using other people’s time. Other people’s time is useful because you can only accomplish so much by yourself. Moreover, as long as the benefit of having that person outweighs the investment, it makes sense. Additionally, you can hire as many as you need to keep up with workload.

This is the fundamental OPX.

OPE (Other People’s Efforts)

You use other people’s effort when the task is beyond your capabilities in either a physical sense, knowledge or mental capability. Using somebody who has more talent than you in a certain area is smart. We can’t all go to school for everything, or be the most impressive physical speciman.

OPM (Other People’s Money)

When you put your money in a bank, what do they do with it? They rent it out to others for more, right? That’s called arbitrage. Well, if we knew how to do that, we would do the same thing in a heart beat right? Well, most of you can do the same thing and should.

OPI (Other People’s Ideas)

Bill Gates is the quintassential master of using other people’s ideas. Microsoft did not invent one piece of software or hardware that they are selling. They take other people’s ideas and improve on them to make them better or marketable.

IBM hires people that their only job is to think and come up with ideas that they can use for marketing. They usually lead the field in patents every year. Then, they make money by licensing that IDEA to others. Their licensing revenue is one of the top ten in the world year in and year out. They know how to use other people’s ideas.

OPA (Other People’s Authority)

Well, I have to admit, I do a good job here. But, you can too. I continuously use, Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Jeff Olson, Dave Sherwin, Dave Hall and others who have a lot of authority in a particular area and reference them for the authority I lack.

You have people that you network, work or know of who have authority in a particular area that you can use to gain credibility for certain product or service that you wish to sell. This is also sometimes referred to as third party validation. Magazines, D&B, Consumer Reports, Wall Street Journal are all examples of authority in some form. Use these third party sources to create authority for your presentations.

All of these are forms of leverage that you can use to create a sense of authority around you.

You don’t have to be the best. But, you should know how to reference the best.

Hey, I really want some more examples of leverage. Leave me a comment on other areas of OPX and beyond.

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The Charlie Brown Philosophy

Rob Wheeler — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:40:24 +0000

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Take This Test

This is very thoughtful .

Scroll thru this slowly and read it carefully to receive and enjoy full effect.

See if it is as much “THE TRUTH” for you as it was for Charles Schultz.

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip.

Don’t actually answer the questions.

Just read the e-mail straight through, and you’ll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies.. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.

Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..the most money…or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.

Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life, like I did. ‘Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia !’

”Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!’

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Free Movie Making for YouTube

Rob Wheeler — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:11 +0000

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Making movies online can be a fun and easy thing to do. However, it can be very intimidating. I found a wonderful video on YouTube on how to do it quickly and effectively.

Check it out and learn how you too can easily make an educational video or a cool message easily.

Now you can broadcast yourself to millions.

Have fun.

Rob Wheeler

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WAKE-UP!!! Its Time To Think For Yourselves

Rob Wheeler — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:35:08 +0000

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Do you find yourself agreeing with everything you hear or read or are you the kind that disagrees with everything initially until you’ve had time to think about it.

Each source you listen to has a profound affect on your subconscious mind. It is important to filter

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what you let into your head. We are taught from a young age to watch what leaves our mouths and who we hang around, but not the underlying reasons for those good lessons.

Your subconscious mind determines largely what your conscious mind lets in. Therefore, it is extremely important that you fill it with quality material.

Do you ever question your Pastor/Bishop/Spiritual Leader, or do you take what he or she says verbatim? I challenge you to do your own research and think for yourself.

I am not saying that there isn’t great information and wisdom out there. What I am saying is that there is enough BAD information to warrant corroboration and personal research on important items for yourselves.

So, how do you think for yourselves?

#1. Build a list of your values

#2. Refine that list

#3. Don’t let anyone tell you what you should believe, period.

These steps will allow you to begin to think for yourself. With a media group either focus left or right depending on where you acquire your news, it has never been more important than it is now to define yourself and think for yourself.

We are not little robots destined to repeat whatever is fed to us. We are individuals. With over 5,000 persuasive messages bombarding us each, our independence and critical need to think has never been higher.

Break out of the sad model of accepting as truth everything you here.

Rob Wheeler

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Barriers to Success – Motivation – (BTS Part 4)

Rob Wheeler — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:05:46 +0000

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Iceburg

An iceberg is a devious barrier with the most damaging parts of it underneath the water sometimes impervious to sight.

The Titanic was suppose to be the “unsinkable” ship. An iceberg took it out easily and many people perished as a result of this unseen or unperceived barrier

There are some barriers in our lives that don’t seem to be that large when we first look at them. However, when you look underneath the barrier it is larger than you ever imagined. How you deal with these “unseen” barriers will determine largely how well you succeed in your business and personal life.

Today we will be addressing one of these unseen barriers. Personal motivation is an unseen barrier. It is internal, self determined and self handled.

I remember my dad coming into my room and saying, “Time for school!”

It was soooo hard to get up to go to school, and I liked school. My motivation level for school was just not at a level to ensure consistent participation. What gets you motivated? Have you found that special “thing” that motivates you?

Martin Luther King says:

“I say to you, this morning, that if you have never found something so dear and precious to you that you will die for it, then you aren’t fit to live.”

What are you willing to DIE for.

I have heard it said that if your why doesn’t make you cry, its not big enough.

There are many things that motivate us, but they are usually broken into two categories. Desperation and Inspiration. People that are motivated by desperation find that their motivation usually is a temporary motivation and will dissipate as soon as the situation that caused the desperation has been resolved or eliminated. Desperate people react to situations.

Inspiration on the other hand can have a significantly longer time span because it is rooted in the subconscious. It is built from a deep mission or longing. It will not dissipate with results. Rather with results, it will build excitement spurring additional results and desire. Inspired people are proactive.

It has been said that you can lead a horse to water, but you can NOT make him drink. While this is fundamentally true, if you feed a horse salt pellets along the way, the horse will drink the water without you having to ask.

There is a measure of of pure determination and disciple in any motivation. That is why it is important to find that which inspires you. Motivation starts with self. However, it should extend to others to ensure that your mission gets traction toward completion.

Matthew McConahey really caught the vision in the film We Are Marshall.

Will you “lay it on the line” today? Inspiration beats desperation every time.

Here are a few things you can do to help in the motivation process:

• Dream Big – Visualize what your successful day will look like.
• Speak it out loud
• Choose to have the right attitude
• Believe in yourself
• Give yourself the time to succeed
• Remove Negative/Abusive People from your circle of influence.
• Read positive/inspirational materials
• Determine in your mind that you will NEVER give up.
• Break tasks into smaller parts
• Seek inspiration from those who have traveled the same path and are successful
• Build a positive group of Key Resources^TM
• Music is a master motivator. Use it to your advantage
• Living things motivate. Keep things that are alive around you.
• Become a life long student of your industry choice
• Reward yourself for reaching a goal

These things will ensure that you keep yourself motivated. Listen to motivating people and watch motivating material. Seek your true inspiration to ensure that you have the energy and drive to succeed.

Listen to Gene Hackman:

You don’t need a sports movie to create motivation. Notice that each coach here is programming the athletes mind in preparation for performing above the normal abilities. You can program you mind the exact same way.

Choose to be better.

Rob.

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