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Office of Fleet Management

City of Philadelphia

 

 

Rick has a magical approach that provides a clear and concise message specifically designed to the needs of his audience. Rick will provide all the motivational magic you will ever need, propelling your organization to the next level of greater success.

 

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Frontier Communications

 

 

Rick Saldan is a compelling and absorbing motivational speaker and magician.  I have been to five of his Motivational Magic presentations and it is amazing how he keeps our college audiences on the edge of their seats. A highly entertaining performer with great comedy flair. Rich content to increase students' productivity, peak performance and motivation. If you need an outstanding motivational speaker for colleges, Rick is definitely one of the world's greatest speakers and magicians!


Dr. Rob Gilbert, Sport Psychologist,

Montclair State University

 

 

Rick Saldan has the wit, wisdom and sorcery of a wizard. He has a dynamic personality, and all will enjoy his captivating stories, comedy and magic!

Dennis Slaughter
Credit Suisse First Boston

 

 

Rick Saldan delivers a first-class show! A pro in every sense of the word. Funny, unique, entertaining and polished.

Brian Letscher, Actor

Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order and The Mentalist.

 

 

Rick Saldan is a wonderful combination of master magician, comic improviser and first class speaker. The audience loved his program, which was music to our ears. If you love celebrity motivational speakers such as Tom Hopkins, Dale Carnegie and Zig Ziglar, then you'll love Rick!

Dottie Burman, President
Burtley Productions, Inc.

 

Rick Saldan is an incredibly talented performer and motivational speaker with great insight. He shares many powerful motivational messages that will enhance your life for the better!

Jack Murray, President
Dream Illusions

 

Rick is one of the best inspirational speakers on the scene today. Funny, fun loving and highly energetic. If you want to make your next event into an extraordinary one, then invite professional speaker  Rick Saldan and his amazing  Motivational Magic.

 

Andres Lara, President

Inspiration Times Magazine

 
 

Fighting With Style
Author: Rashun Jones, RN, MHR

Tools & Techniques for Fighting Fair

A major challenge in any relationship is handling conflicts. We all have conflicts and disagreements but how we handle our conflicts can mean the difference between an emotion-driven shouting match and creative problem solving. Having a conflict doesn’t have to mean that you dislike each other; it only means that you disagree about something. When you have a conflict use these tools and techniques to effectively face your problem.

Set a time to discuss the conflict. Make time to talk about what is bothering you. It should be a time when both people can give their undivided attention to the issue. Don’t have important conversations when you are very angry, upset, tired, in a hurry or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Ask the other person when is a good time to talk about what is bothering you. If the other person puts up resistance in meeting with you. Try to help them understand that the problem is important to you.

Identify the problem. Be specific. Vague complaints or problems are difficult to work on. Take time to explore all the facts of the problem. Don’t just assume you understand the problem until you have explored it a bit. Frequently simple little issues have an important “hidden agenda” under them.

Listen Carefully. Genuinely listen, don’t think about what you plan to say next while you’re listening. Stay calm. Don’t interrupt. Allow the other person time to share their point of view. Make a true effort to hear and understand their concerns and feelings.

Work on one issue at a time. Make up your mind about what is your main concern and discuss it. Don’t bring in other topics until each is fully discussed. Don’t use your present concern as a reason to throw in all your complaints from the past and then use the stockpile of complaints and resentments from the past to fuel the present. Then the original complaint gets put on the back burner and nothing gets resolved.

Know what your goals are before you begin. Ask yourself, what do I really want from the other person, is it realistic? What are acceptable outcomes to me? Then give the other person a chance to correct the situation. Try to see the issue from the other person’s perspective and accept their feeling without being judgmental.

Search for a solution that is satisfying for you both. Brainstorm, you propose solutions and give the other person the opportunity to propose solutions. Both of you offer as many ideas as possible in a brief period of time without evaluating or judging them. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each proposal.

Be prepared for some compromise. Try to find solutions that are peaceful and satisfying for both of you. If no solution is reached regarding the problem or issue, set a time to begin the discussion again. When this doesn’t seem to work, be prepared to disagree about some things. Sometimes completely resolving a disagreement is impossible.

Express your appreciation to the other person for them discussing the issue with you. Convey your respect and maintain a spirit of good will. Finish on a positive note.


Conflicts and disagreements are a normal, unavoidable and even a healthy part of relationships. These tools and techniques can help you establish an atmosphere of cooperative problem-solving.

A Final Word. If you feel like your relationship has deteriorated to the point where cooperative problem-solving can not be achieved, you may want to consider a neutral third party to mediate the discussion.

Copyright Rashun Jones 2002 "All Rights Reserved" Reprint only with permission from author






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Rashun Jones is a registered nurse and author living in Oklahoma, she has twenty five years experience as a registered nurse. Rashun has an arsenal of tools for dealing with difficult people and communicating more effectively using verbal, nonverbal and good listening skills. She is the founder of The Nushape News, an online report dedicated to helping you improve your effectiveness and Performance at home, work and in the community. She is the author of “Blueprints A Way of Life” & “Eboni Chronicles” Rashun can be contacted at: Nushape Pubn P.O. Box 36651 Oklahoma City, Ok 73136 Phone: 405 424-5445 E-Mail: rashun@nushapepublication.com Visit our Website: http://www.nushapepublication.com

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