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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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Engage in Meaningful Conversations to Relieve Stress

(Forbes first published my article here.) Would a great conversation substitute for your next Advil or Valium? You might be surprised. In fact,...

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Was Mom Right? “If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Don’t ….”

Many employees have learned the hard way that shooting off a nasty resignation to a boss often comes back to haunt them at some point in their...

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Why Public Speaking Skills Are Critical—and How to Avoid 5 Big Mistakes Women Make

(Forbes first ran my article here.) People who speak up get attention. Those who get positive attention, get promoted. It’s that simple. No...

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