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Taking NO for an Answer

by Laurie Wilhelm
Why is it that sometimes we just can’t take ‘no’ for an answer?
Now, I’m not talking about letting go of an opportunity a lifetime without a fight or not standing up for what …

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7 Tips on How to Get Along With Coworkers
7 Tips on How to Get Along With Coworkers

by Jennifer Daugherty
When working with countless types of different personalities for 8-10 hours a day, conflicts may arise at times. Getting along with certain coworkers can be challenging, if not impossible. Workplace relationships have a …

Say What You Want – Not What You Don’t
Say What You Want –  Not What You Don’t

Many times we word what we want by saying what we don’t want.
Consider the following statements:
You say, “I don’t want you to leave out these documents,” when you really mean “I’d these documents included.”
You say, …

Let Others Express Themselves
Let Others Express Themselves

One of the best ways you can express yourself is by letting others express themselves. Your staff, employees, colleagues – they all want to be listened to when they have something to say and you’d …

Making Time for Team Building Relationships
Making Time for Team Building Relationships

by Martin Haworth
Whatever else you are doing – STOP! – whenever you engage with someone in conversation. Ignore pagers. Put off interruptions. At the very least make sure that you ‘honour’ the space that you …

Raise Your Hand If You Love Small Talk!
Raise Your Hand If You Love Small Talk!

by Cary Sands
I have a problem with small talk. For the most part, it’s completely useless. The only real purpose it serves is to distract us from real issues that might be difficult to talk …