Kohn suggests that these rewards act the exact same as punishments and create negative work environments. For Best Results, Forget the Bonus – [AlfieKohn]

All of these phenomenons fall under the umbrella of persuasive writing. Persuasive writing is one of the most common writing styles in the world. It’s also an art form. The main purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the audience that the opinion of the author is correct regarding a specific idea or set of ideas. So what makes the Rhetorical Triangle? The use of rhetoric within writing is an absolutely crucial step towards persuading the reader....

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You need a vacation. Unfortunately, vacations don’t come cheap. You need to start saving money and you need to do it now. Saving money is all about making minor adjustments to your lifestyle. You don’t necessarily have to let go of your hobbies and grind it out on the weekends. These days, there are new and simple ways of meeting your financial goals. Spending too much money on a gym membership?...

Thanks. No. is a great idea where, when someone (usually a relative or a casual business acquaintance) sends you along a horrid email chain letter, a not-funny joke, or some equally obnoxious email clogger, you can reply and point the person to the Thanks. No. website. The beauty is, it helps one say no gently and politely, and it reinforces that the person who invoked the service would still appreciate 1-on-1 conversations about actual topics, in lieu of joke mails....

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Jeanne Calment – 122 years Born in 1875, this super-centenarian had the pleasure of meeting Vincent Van Gogh. She credits her longevity to an olive oil rich diet and a calm demeanor, stating, “That’s why they call me Calment.” Interestingly, she claims that she drank port wine and ate over two pounds of chocolate a week. Jiroemon Kimura – 116 years Born in 1897, Jiroemon Kimura holds the record for the world’s oldest man that ever lived....

In her most recent music video for her song “Try,” Caillat uses her platform to broadcast a message of positivity for women who feel pressured by society’s unrealistic beauty standards. In the verses of the song, she makes statements similar to the messages that society sends to women, such as “Run the extra mile, keep it slim so they like you,” while showing women, herself among them, with their hair impeccably done and their faces covered in a great deal of makeup....

15 Rules to Gain Respect and Become an Influential Leader

Learn all about this art form with Sony’s historical account of “the rise of selfies”, in infographic form. Featured photo credit: Sony via mediabistro.com

Ozgur’s idea is this: Find the del.icio.us ID of the person to whom you want to send a message. Create a small webpage with ShortText.com Bookmark that page on del.icio.us using the for: functionality Voila. Ozgur’s premise is that this gets around the “I don’t know this person’s email address” issue. What do YOU think? First, how else would Ozgur reach out to people without their email? Second, what else might you use the for: functionality for on del....

When meeting your server at the restaurant, remember his name, and when you ask for things, say it back. “James, may I get another glass of water with lemon?” “Ramesh, this is the best aloo mutter I have ever had. Please thank the cook.” It’s amazing how this bonds people to you. Names Matter People love hearing their own name. It’s something built in. For whatever reason, it makes a little touch, a “ping” against our inner validity when people know and remember our names....

2. You can go a day without texting or calling someone (except for work obligations) or updating your statuses online. O.K so we are all somewhat addicted to our phones these days. It’s where we check work emails and answer calls- not just where we do meaningless stuff like check out FB updates or play games. If you’re someone who doesn’t rely on others to validate your popularity or to keep you entertained, you’ll find it easier to take a device-free day and not freak out about it....

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The easiest way to make anyone feel special is to give them your time and undivided attention. By slowing down, giving each customer more attention, and taking the time you and they need to work out what they truly want, you’ll get better results than the people who try to rush through their time with any one customer to hurry on to the next. The Power of Attention When someone gives you their full attention, you naturally feel valued and important....

It doesn’t matter what adversities you need to face. You only have one life, and you’d better make the most of it. The good news is that you can make yourself feel great very easily. Check out the tips below! 11 Tips to Put a Smile on Your Face in Less Than 10 Minutes

It’s not exactly rejection when someone says no. It’s more than likely that the no has nothing to do with you anyway. If you stay detached from the results and stay engaged in your business relationships regardless of the outcome, you’ll have no problem continuing to go out on that limb over and over.

Everyone I have met, those that came and went, or those that are still in my life, have brought something real to me. They gave me friendship, love, respect, lessons, or even just showing me a new way of thinking. I am going to talk about two particular people in my life that came when I needed them the most, even if at the time I didn’t know it. If they happen to read this, I know they will know I am speaking of them....

You may not have all the time in the world to plan a great picnic, so here are 15 healthy and quick recipes to make your picnic the best you’ve ever had! 1. Honey Grapefruit Salad This easy, yet delicious fruit salad will be a winner for sure. The grapefruit helps to reduce your blood pressure and removes toxins from your body. How can you beat that? 2. Broccoli Feta Omelet This hardy sandwich will fill up everyone!...

Since I’ve relocated to several different cities without knowing a single soul in each of my new destinations and have made lifelong friends in each place, I know a little bit about how to start over again. I came up with a step-by-step plan to get more friends even though I’m not really a social butterfly either. I’ll illustrate these steps with an actual real life example of what I did after one of my relocations....