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Communication Skills

3 Steps to Turn a Bad Interaction Better

Christy

I just can’t stand her!  I heard the anguish in my friend’s voice as she shared her frustration…

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3 Ideas to Avoid Making The Ugly Face

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Our conversation got derailed with one mis-spoken sentence.  Her response was quick and sarcastic.  I responded defensively.  The…

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Making 2015 Amazing!

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Here’s the vision for 2015. It’s going to be a great year for you.  In fact, it’s going to be…

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#037: Timeless Truths of 2014 and Focus for 2015 (Podcast)

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Whew!  What a year this has been!  As we wind down 2014, I thought I’d share with you…

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3 Strategies to Say It Right The First Time

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The information age has inundated us with…you’ve got it.  Information Overload.  Some is awesome.  Some is irritating. Some…

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Day 31 – Why Are We Working At This Stuff Anyway? (#31days)

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I’m writing this last post while sitting in the Emergency Room.  I’m here because my 89 year old…

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Day 30 – Your Communication Style (#31days)

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What kind of communicator are you?  Passive?  Aggressive?  Or the gold standard, Assertive?  Today I’m going to give…

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Day 29 – Live Generously (#31days)

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“Greatness is not defined by what a person receives, but by what a person gives.”  John Maxwell.  Have…

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Day 28 – How to Say It — Receiving Feedback (#31days)

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Yesterday I discussed giving feedback with tack and professionalism.  Today, I want to give you some suggestions for…

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Day 27 – How to Say It…Giving Feedback (#31days)

Christy

It’s my birthday today and I can think of nothing I’d rather do than post this blog post.…

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