Communication. Productivity. Success.
Gossip hurts. Whether you are the gossiper, or the gossipee, gossip is damaging. Gossip has been on my mind this week. Two different podcasts I listen to aired episodes about gossip. While preparing a presentation on positive communication, I remembered a time I was deeply hurt by gossip—from someone I trusted. And, sadly, I remembered […]
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As we come to the end of another year, it’s that time when we look back at how we’ve done. While I have always followed the traffic stats on my website, I didn’t always analyze them as much as I should have. Well, I changed that this year, and I admit to being rather intrigued […]
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Saying the right thing every time isn’t easy – we would all love some kind of magical mechanism that creates just the perfect sentence for each individual we speak to. I, for one, would appreciate that. However, since such a thing doesn’t exist (yet) we must work on our communication skills every day. When you […]
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One of the things I love most about Christmastime is that good things appear in my mailbox. In addition to the usual assortment of bills and ads, I get letters and Christmas cards from friends, family and associates all around the world. I don’t know about you, but there’s something special about getting a care […]
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In a fast-paced world, many communications are a short text or tweet. A consistent and high-quality communication with the people you care about deserves more attention than just a few words. When you want a deeper connection, this requires more time and effort. Try these tips to improve your communication skills with family and friends. […]
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