Harmony at Work

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We’ve all heard the phrase, “You don’t get a second chance to make first impression.”  We know that, to make a good impression, one should dress in nice clothes, look the other person in the eye, and give a firm handshake. But one of your most important assets may be neglected: the sound and quality of your voice. (This is of course crucial if your first impression is made over the phone.)

Here is an example. Haridas and I once got into a cab in Calcutta. The driver gave us the silent nod, thereby asking us where we wanted to go. We weren’t sure of the exact location or the directions, so we called a friend and handed the phone to the cab driver. He proceeded to shout into the phone with a voice so harsh that it was almost frightening. We were so put off by his tone of voice that we jumped out of the cab, and he lost our business.

Swami Kriyananda explains how to improve the quality of your voice in Creating Opportunities (Lesson 25 of Success and Happiness through Yoga Principles). (more…)

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