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Clueless Guys Can’t Read Women, My Response

March 24, 2008

I came across an interesting article on LifeScience.com, by Jeanna Brynner, Clueless Guys Can’t Read Women. That headline is practically shouting for men to respond, so here is my response. Women: Get a clue! You are probably finding it just as hard to read men correctly! Oh, and guys, you get a clue too! Yes, […]

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Dealing With Coworkers’ Bad Behavior

March 21, 2008

I love the new word Collenemy (created by Timejournalist Lisa Takeuchi Cullen) and the idea of toxicity associated with this person leads naturally to the idea of a collenema.  Cullen’s recent article titled, Never Mind Office Romance. Fear the Collenemy, led me to share my thoughts with you on the topic of toxic relationships with […]

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Obama’s Powerful Use of Persuasive Speech for Positive Change

March 19, 2008

I’ve been asked repeatedly by my students to comment on the rhetorical skill of Senator Barack Obama. His latest speech on racial healing, triggered by a backlash to comments from his pastor, hit all the right notes, at least in my book.

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Dealing with Difficult People: A Different Approach

March 17, 2008

   A recent article in the Indianapolis Star about how dealing with difficult people builds character started me thinking about the subject.  The article suggests taking the high road and reminded me of a different way to look at the subject of dealing with difficult people.  Here are some ideas to help you to achieve positive change, if […]

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Are You a Change Artist?

March 14, 2008

The biggest changes for the better are almost never the result of big events. I’m convinced that the biggest and best changes in our lives happen because of small changes that result when individuals take one small step forward.  The side effects of small steps forward is that everything around that step responds to it, […]

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Dealing with Pushy Bosses

March 12, 2008

As a follow-up to my recent postings on dealing with the vague boss, it seems appropriate to talk tough about the tough talking boss as well.  (Here is Part 1 and Part 2 of that post.) But first, let’s put it in context. An effective boss or manager has a good overview of organizational vision […]

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How to Create Positive Change: Look for Apathy v. Energy

March 10, 2008

Here’s the basic idea: Positive change starts inside of a person, works it’s way out and into the world around them, and then returns to the individual as a reward. I’m all about change for the better.  Just about everything I’ve studied in my adult life has had positive change as the motivation and the […]

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How to Master the Art of Healthy Communication

March 7, 2008

As we head into the weekend, I have some suggestions about one of the most basic skills you can develop:  communication.  Think about these ideas as you wind down from a hectic workweek. Transforming yourself from an ordinary communicator into a healthy communicator can have a major positive impact on your relationships- both at home […]

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