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What is it about a conversation that makes it such an effective medium for understanding? Could those same factors be transferred to your writing to make it equally effective? Continue reading

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2383609933_d33a63d750_mtheyWhen under attack by critics or when trying to impress, facts and sources can elude us. The easiest escape route from stress or embarrassment often is to inject, “they say …” into the dialogue. Fortunately, few people challenge us to identify “they;” unfortunately, “they” can influence the final decision. Continue reading

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3343817687_262fb78eba_m-worryWhat hinders productivity and increases stress is failure to clean up loitering vexations – those slight annoyances, anxieties, and distresses that we leave unresolved. Take four minutes to get one or more off your mind and out of your life. Continue reading

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3x5logo150 You’ve figured out what separates you from the crowd. Now comes three tests of your courage to be different. Continue reading

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3011490607_68aa278043_mhookerMaking and learning from mistakes is viewed as healthy in many organizations. What’s unhealthy is that some people won’t let you forget. Here’s what you can extrapolate and apply from mistakes to help combat detractors and expunge the bad memory. Continue reading

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3x5logo150 Rewiring yourself to those who once connected you to life-shaping experiences and ideas can be energizing. Continue reading

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2592267101_1c969588a7_mhulaA simple plastic ring once kept lots of kids – and some adults -- laughing and trim. A simple approach to organizational change rather than trying to digest a big-meal fad can do the same. Continue reading

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3x5logo150 Middle managers are a tough bunch to change, but there are ways to ease them forward. Continue reading

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