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Destructive Comments
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith gives tips on how to avoid making destructive comments as a leader or manager. I contend that his advice applies to giving and receiving feedback in any situation, not just in business or as a manager.
Read moreMaddeningly Detracting Phrases (Part 1 of Many Such Posts)
Consider the number of phrases you hear – and use – that take away from your message when you speak and write. I heard myself say “positively wonderful” to a client this morning. Do you know of something that is wonderful that is not positive? Here are some more phrases that come to mind right away.
Read moreMore Than A Degree, You Need Skills (Validated)
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2010 survey lists these skill sets as those that employers seek (list from the Wall Street Journal, August 2010 article).
Read moreGot a Sense of Humor? You’ll Need it at Despair, Inc.
If your glass is half full, make your day brighter and lighten-up with a laugh by taking a look at the site for Despair, Inc. It will help you see that your glass is really half empty!
Read moreCrowd Control & Emergency Plans for Events
Communication, observation, decision-making, research, knowledge and experience, and risk-taking are all disciplines involved in planning and executing safe events. The Love Parade disaster is a study in many aspects of these disciplines going awry. Full article, schematic, and photos are linked at this post.
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