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How You Can Be a Good Public Speaker—Even If You Don’t Speak for a Living!

(Forbes first published my article here.) No matter where your paycheck, profits, or clients come from, learning to give a good speech can...

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11 Ways to Communicate Change Positively—and Gain Buy-In

Change usually involves a period of chaos until people struggle through it to success. Even the world’s most powerful software requires a learning...

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Do You Communicate Gratitude or Sour Grapes?

“Nothing should be prized more highly than the value of each day.”—Goethe   “They call it take-home pay because there’s no...

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3 “A” Words That No Longer Communicate

Words matter. At least, attorneys, auditors, and authors say they do—and earn a living proving it. The three “A” words that have become...

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5 Defensive Habits That Cut Off Communication and Creativity

(Forbes first ran my article here.) Sitting in a strategic planning meeting, Bradley, senior marketing director, explained to the other executives...

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How to Get Rid of the Grumps in Your Life

(Forbes first published my article here.) Negative people sap your energy and attention.  They break your focus.  I used to have an...

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