Swimming With the Sharks on Reality Shows

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Appearing on reality shows isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s akin to jumping into a tank filled with sharks. You need thick skin to survive. That was evident on the finales of many reality shows that aired last week with contestants giving everything they had to win.

Reality shows are first and foremost for audience entertainment and the hosts are the stars, not the contestants. Yet, many people continue to appear on these shows for the prizes, the glory, a chance to strike it rich, or to become entertainment stars themselves. …Read more…

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How to Network in Business Without Being Rude

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You’ve met an interesting person, had a nice conversation and exchanged business cards. Now you want to move on to meet other people. No doubt you’ve experienced this yourself when you were at a networking function.

Networking in Business

Networking in Business

Plan Your Escape

You don’t want to be rude and just turn away, leaving the other person standing alone in the middle of a crowded room. After all, you were taught as a child to be polite and considerate of other people.

But you’re an adult now and you’re in control of the situation. It’s most likely the other person you’re talking to wants to move on, too. Neither of you knows how to make the break. …Read more…

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What’s the Bottom Line on Your Charisma?

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Back in July we asked Do You Have Charisma? Today, Forbes.com lists the “5 Qualities of Charismatic People” and wants you to discover how many you have.

Denise Restauri starts her column by saying “Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama have it. Their husbands also have it. The ‘it’ is charisma.”

To dig deeper into the mysteries about charismatic people and to find answers to Denise’s questions, she came to Joyce Newman for her insights on charisma and how to become a charismatic person. …Read more…

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A TV Interview With Another Guest is Like Ballroom Dancing

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When you’re invited to appear on a TV talk show you may be sharing the spotlight with another guest. That might be your co-author of a book, a celebrity new-product spokesperson, your business partner or a medical expert.

Once you get on television, the exchange between you and a second spokesperson needs to be choreographed, like ballroom dancing. A media trainer can help you to practice your routine until you’re totally in step.

You’re both there for your knowledge and experience. More often than not, the producer may pair you with an expert of his choice. The conversation should be balanced between the two of you. You want to appear as a dynamic, cohesive team. One person shouldn’t dominate the conversation; you both bring information and expertise to the interview. …Read more…

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