I still remember my very first day of the Dale Carnegie Course, which focused on getting to know my fellow classmates and also learning their names. I stared nervously at the 40-plus people seated around me — how could I possibly remember five names, let alone eight times that many? If you’ve taken the...
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When you’re talking about North Dakota, you don’t always think about people “flocking” to the area. While it is a great place to live, it’s not always an easy place to live, especially in the winter. So why are students coming here in droves, according to the Wall Street Journal? One word: tuition. It’s...
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In a world that is becoming increasingly more and more fascinated by social media, it’s important to keep it on your radar, even if you’re not actively engaging in the growing number of sites that are competing for your attention. And if you’re not, you could be missing out on opportunities to interact with...
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Did you know that 57 million people read and follow blogs, according to PR Daily? On top of that, more than 12 million adults actually maintain their own blog. Almost 700 million people use Facebook, and Twitter boasts about 175 million users. Social networking use has increased among 36- to 49-year-olds by 4 percent...
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Hosted by The Chamber, the Great Plains Young Professionals Summit, held June 15-17, drew young professionals from a multi-state region together to enhance their professional skill set, instill community engagement and diversify their networks. Tamara Anderson, of Eide Bailly/Dale Carnegie Training of North Dakota, was one of a handful of presenters at this year’s...
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Sometimes work is challenging. Sometimes work is tough. Sometimes work is just downright maddening. So what do you do to cool off? According to a recent survey referenced in a BNET article, swearing can actually boost team spirit. Yes, you heard it correctly. And preventing workers from swearing can actually have a detrimental effect,...
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According to Dale Carnegie Training of North Dakota, enthusiasm is the engine that fuels the ability to achieve a breakthrough. It enables us to exceed our own expectations, stoking the fires of self-confidence. Communicating ideas with enthusiasm often enhances our effectiveness as leaders. Achievements can be viewed as patterns of success. When setting breakthrough...
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If you haven’t yet heard about Grow Minnesota!, you soon will. This initiative, spear-headed by Bill Blazer, senior vice president of public affairs and business development at the Minnesota Chamber, is a statewide business retention and expansion program. The Chamber – Fargo Moorhead West Fargo, along with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, will host...
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As May comes to a close and we wave hello to June, many are excited to get out and about in the community and enjoy some networking events to make some connections. The Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Ag Mixer & Old-Fashioned Barbecue on June 2. Set at the 4-H Building on...
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Networking is an integral part of growing a business, big or small. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have made it easier to connect with people far and wide, and while they are really valuable tools, they will never fully replace face-to-face engagement with people in your community. If you’d like an opportunity...
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