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Social Penetration Theory Applied

Social Penetration Theory Applied

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Social penetration theory asserts the concept of metaphorically, peeling back more and more layers of an individual’s emotional, psychological, and deeply personal psyche, through the journey and active pursuit of constructing a strong foundational base; therefore perpetually solidifying the orientation phase by progressing and assuming the opportunity and risk of beginning the exploratory affective stage. We, as individuals, begin to slowly merge our individual worlds into a combined effort of seeking out the deeper layers in our significant other by…

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Communication Theories Defined

Communication Theories Defined

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Defining Communication Theories in a technical environment is simple enough, if one’s knowledge base has a solid foundation. Applying or acknowledging the utilization of each theory into one’s daily existence however, produces interestingly thought-provoking results due to the human variable… an entity of perpetual analysis and transformation.   Communication is essentially a process, the production and exchange of more than just information; as a term, it encompasses such a wide variety of definitions.     “Communication” can be labeled as…

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Arlington Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery

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ARLINGTON CEMETERY  Jeopardy Question: On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was  “How many steps does the guard take during his  walk across the tomb of the Unknowns” —-  All three contestants missed it! — This is really an awesome sight to watch if you’ve  never had the chance.  Very fascinating.  Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1.  How many steps does the guard take during his  walk across the tomb of the Unknowns  and why?  21 steps:  It alludes to…

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My Response to a FB Post

My Response to a FB Post

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We should all aspire to be more proactive in our actions, more positive in our demeanors, more optimistic with our attitudes, and more dedicated to achieving success through persistency, hard work and exemplary performance.   The following concepts I believe to be common sense and try to implement them everyday in anything and everything I do…   * Hard work contributes to  excellence through experience; * Experience promotes proficiency through the consistent application of knowledge gained; * Knowledge, habitually put…

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Heart Disease

Heart Disease

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  Heart Disease is an umbrella category that encompasses several conditions affecting the heart. Conditions categorized under heart disease include coronary heart disease, heart attack, congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, arrhythmia, heart defects, and other life threatening conditions.                 Heart disease customarily refers to any and all conditions involving the blood vessels, running to and from the heart, being narrowed or blocked and stressed. These critical incidents almost always lead to chest pains,…

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10 Reasons Why Change is Valuable

10 Reasons Why Change is Valuable

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It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor is it the most intelligent that survives… It is those who prove to be the most adaptable to change that will survive, conquer, and dominate unchallenged. Charles Darwin was onto something when he referenced adaptability. Change is the common denominator in all things that utilize progress whether positive or negative, and thus, change inevitably leads to constant innovation and inspiration. The following are simply my top 10 reasons CHANGE is intelligent…

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Global Economics in History

Global Economics in History

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Globalization encompasses the changes regarding international trade and economy; falling trade barriers, unrestricted capital flows fueled by technological innovation, and a new mobile global work force would all combine. The global economy transforms by online financial markets, transnational mergers and currency speculation that dwarfs trade in goods and services. It is crucial that countries guarantee they are fostering a culture that encourages alertness, responsiveness, flexibility, and speeding up the cycle time of processes and decisions. For in order to reap…

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The Definition of Leadership & My Interpretation

The Definition of Leadership & My Interpretation

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    According to research, the definition of leadership is: a process in which an individual influences, directs, guides, and empowers others to achieve a common goal.   Peter Drucker claims the famous quote, “management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.”   My personal interpretation of leadership is constantly growing and becoming more defined as I gain knowledge and experience. What is it that distinguishes a leader from a follower? Personally, I believe every true leader…

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Greatness

Greatness

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“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – Robert F. Kennedy Greatness is not primarily a function of circumstance; but largely a matter of conscious choice and discipline that can not be achieved without an enormous amount of hard work. There is simply no evidence of successful high-level performance without experience or practice. High expectations are exceedingly important and you must always expect more from yourself than anyone expects from you. You must dream more, learn…

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Leadership

Leadership

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Leadership is not solely having the power to tell someone what to do… quite the contrary. True leadership says, “Here, watch me and how I do this… OK… Now you try. I will help you understand and help you improve your skill set. How can I help you further?” A True leader focuses on developing followers into leaders. Transformational leadership, in my opinion, is the only way to lead. However, one must fully understand one’s self before any attempt to…

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