Becoming an Iconic Leader

5 Leadership Rules That Always Win

During an election season or a corporate crisis, the word “leadership” is used probably more than any other—as a prescription for better...

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Writing with Active Voice

Have You Lost Your Writer’s Voice?

My blind friend Armand recognizes me and others in our circle by voice. He has no problem knowing who has joined the conversation once they...

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Respect in the Workplace

What Does “Respect” Mean in Politics, Religion, and Race Relations?

“Given such a lack of respect from both sides of the current political environment and the seeming lack of it through Facebook postings, I’m...

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Common Grammar Mistakes

10 Grammar Mistakes That Drive Your Friends Nuts

I recently posted this note on my Facebook page: He: "I'll try and call before the weekend." Me: (thinking) "He'll try TO call before the...

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Calming Down Excited Workers

5 Ways to Cool Off a Hot-Headed Customer or Coworker

Six colleagues and I sat huddled in an impromptu meeting before a general session. Someone raised the question of how to generate a bigger attendance...

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Managing Your Own Behavior

How Well Do You Manage Yourself?

Leadership has been at the forefront of organizational thought for the past decade or longer. Executives, authors, speakers, and consultants...

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