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Dr. K Is Speaking At League of Oregon Cities 86th Annual Conference on October 1

September 28, 2011

In 2007, the Ashland Oregon City Council, led by then-Mayor John Morrison, chose to take positive steps to resolve the interpersonal conflict that had come to dominate council interactions. I was brought in to resolve the conflict and empower the council to succeed at their work for the city.

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Dr. K turns 62! What what? Yep! Time marches on!

September 26, 2011

Dr. Rick Kirschner, author, speaker and bestselling author, is turning 62. Here’s a look back at the year, and the many joys and opportunities that came his way.

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How To Deal With A Pushy Boss

September 23, 2011

If you have a great boss or manager, count your blessings for their ability to give acknowledgement, listen well, and explain themselves when necessary. But if you have a difficult boss or manager who pushes and demands rather than engages and enrolls, here are a few tips you may want to use to guide your own behavior.

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In the Bay Area? Dr. Kirschner speaks at BACN this Friday

September 21, 2011

Dr. Rick Kirschner, star speaker and top-selling author, joins BACN Ashland, Oregon, for the September 23 meeting. He’s made a study of human behavior and change throughout his professional career.

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Labeling People Has Power – Use Labels Wisely

September 19, 2011

Labels have power. They help us notice things. But labels also have the opposite effect, particularly when applied to people and their motives. For example, I believe that labeling someone as toxic is unlikely to lead to a positive change in how you relate with someone.

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Understanding the Nature of Sanity

September 16, 2011

Whatever you assume to be true, you’re going to act like it’s true. You can’t help it. And the way you act will influence people, places and things in such a way that you will find proof for whatever you assume to be true.

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Assertive Style Backed By Facts Makes Stronger Case

September 14, 2011

Here’s some simple yet powerful advice for you: Develop in yourself an assertive style of communication. Back it up with solid facts and real examples, and you’ll be able to focus the attention of other people on your ideas.

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Take This Step, Make A Difference

September 12, 2011

Change for the better starts on your inside and works its way out into the world around you, then returns as its own reward. In the circle of life, that’s a cycle you can do a lot with!

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