Proper Communication Techniques

Communication Cures for People Who Avoid Conflict at All Costs

––“Are you okay with this?” ––“Anybody have a problem with that?” ––“Somebody has probably already said this, but...

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Using Persuasion Techniques

5 Ways to Get Your Point Across Persuasively

Need someone to “get it”?  And if they “get it,” do you expect them to follow through? Then that takes thoughtful communication. 1....

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Famous Persuasion Quotes

Popular Quotations on Persuasion—15 Favorites

I’m guessing not a week passes that you don’t need to persuade someone to do something or change something. Just this week, my persuasive...

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When Managers Get Annoying

5 Lines Employees Hate to Hear From New Managers

Leaders want to make their mark on operations, stamp their philosophical footprint on minds, leave their legacy on hearts and in hallways. ...

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Disrespectful Communication Habits

Rudeness Alert: 16 Things That Show Disrespect and Damage Relationships

Is my sensor out of whack, or are people becoming less civil toward each other? It’s irritating enough when you receive the rude treatment as...

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Are You Passive or Aggressive

5 Ways to Communicate With a Passive-Aggressive Person

Janet wore a smile from the nose down; her eyes bore daggers. If I offered a Friday afternoon off for having finished a big project early, she...

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