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Communication Tip...or Warning: If you want to shut them down, put them down.

by Rick Baker
On Sep 3, 2014

The Thinking Behind The Tweet

When you have authority, most people shut down, in one way or another, in response to your criticism.

Maybe you want them to shut down?

Maybe you don't?

...what are you trying to accomplish with all that criticism?

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