How can I be an excellent medical transcriptionist, yet my secretarial skills are just so-so?

Please Help! Life skills, how do I even begin to learn these things?

• Interpersonal communication skills * Verbal/Nonverbal communication * Active listening * Expressing feelings; giving feedback (without blaming) and receiving feedback Negotiation/refusal skills * Negotiation and conflict management * Assertiveness skills * Refusal skills Empathy * Ability to listen and understand another's needs and circumstances and express that understanding Cooperation and Teamwork * Expressing respect for others' contributions and different styles * Assessing one's own abilities and contributing to the group Advocacy Skills * Influencing skills & persuasion * Networking and motivation skills Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills Decision making / problem solving skills * Information gathering skills * Evaluating future consequences of present actions for self and others * Determining alternative solutions to problems * Analysis skills regarding the influence of values and attitudes of self and others on motivation Critical thinking skills * Analyzing peer and media influences * Analyzing attitudes, values, social norms and beliefs and factors affecting these * Identifying relevant information and information sources Coping and Self-Management Skills Skills for increasing internal locus of control * Self esteem/confidence building skills * Self awareness skills including awareness of rights, influences, values, attitudes, rights, strengths and weaknesses * Goal setting skills * Self evaluation / Self assessment / Self-monitoring skills Skills for managing feelings * Anger management * Dealing with grief and anxiety * Coping skills for dealing with loss, abuse, trauma Skills for managing stress * Time management * Positive thinking * Relaxation techniques

• Answer:

  My God......U pick all these from book and to know all, U need 2 years of study. This generally is a personal management course on human relationship and understanding of the interpersonal skill with leadership quality to be developed by self- initiative. If U have the will to learn and try out.......it will be fast. Give a try .........no harm.