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Communication Tip: Some get annoyed by duplication of effort - others recognize repetition is a key to learning.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Efficiency happens when things are done right the first time. Efficiency happens when people learn and remember. Some people…
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Pictures help people learn. Pictures help people remember. Cut back on words & increase your use of pictures.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet What consumes more time: (A) Fixing flawed communication, learning, & remembering errors? or (B) Creating pictures that…
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Communication tip: To expand your Influence, learn how to react more constructively to other people's body language.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Show people you get them. Show people you can change. Lead change, by example.
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Talk about communication gaps...when you gaze into the communication abyss it screams back at you.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet The biggest problem in business continues to be communication gaps...which continue to broaden & deepen and, far too often, are…
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The biggest problem in business today is Communication. We need to help people change that.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet At least, they don't want to change it enough to take simple steps to overcome their resistance to improving self-analysis …
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Communication tip: When you know make presentations stop ah filling in gaps um with you know, ah, um...ad nauseam.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Most of us do it from time to time. Some of us do it regularly. Some of us do it when we make presentations to large groups…
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In pre-historic times people who didn't listen got eaten...now they are able to roam the streets and work in offices.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Could it be 21 st Century predators are a forgiving lot of creatures? Could it be Darwin was wrong? ...survival of the fittest…
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Communication tip: Strange as it may seem, people shut down when they know you will put down their ideas.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Try putting an end to receiving input then vetoing ideas and shutting people down. Even better, try putting an end to asking…
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Communication tip: Stand down, Step up, Shut up & Listen.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Stand down - military folks say that when they want someone to relax or stop being aggressive. Step up - regular folks say that…
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When you criticize people you trigger their 'No' responses....and, at that point, constructive communication is over.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet When 'No' thoughts are filling the brain there is little room for 'Yes" thoughts. In fact, chances are 'No' and 'Yes' thoughts…
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Communication tip: If you cannot be interested at least be interesting.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Seek first to be interested and to understand. If you cannot handle that maybe you can compensate by being entertaining...or…
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Communication question: When people tell you they are giving 110%, don’t ya just hate those superduperlatives?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet When I was a child, neighbourhood parents had a habit of stopping me and asking me to answer math questions. [At one point I…
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Communication tip: If you want to teach someone, first find out what they believe they already know.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Far too often, we jump into teaching. Far too often, we assume others do not know what we know. Far too often, we conclude…
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It isn't about who you are. It's about what you do and whether or not other people understand why you do what you do.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet When people understand you they judge you more accurately...and - won't that be a good thing?
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Empathy - a genuine interest in and ability to understand another person's feelings - a wonderful gift to possess.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people who teach social psychology and communication define empathy as the ability to share other people's feelings…
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A communication faux pas…I'm so glad you mentioned that because I have some important things about me to share with you.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sometimes we have such amazing things to share with other people we simply miss the fact they are trying to do the same. When…
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2 important things to Communicate: Interest - WHY I'm doing something. Intent - WHAT I'm wanting to do.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Communicating our Interests . Communicating our Intent . Good Habits to do.
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How do you know, with certainty, your perception of a person's behaviour is accurate?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet If your perception is accurate then your understanding of the person's behaviour will help you have productive communication…
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Communication suggestions for Leaders: How to make sure your confidence does not threaten your followers.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some followers are intimidated by Leader's self-confidence. Here are some Spirited suggestions, to make sure you do not come…
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Communication tip: It isn't about who's right or who's wrong. It's about who doesn't have emotions under control - and Why?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Disputes in the work environment often escalate. And, they often spread and affect many people. When you face situations of…
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Crystallize your thoughts & desires...clearly communicate details of Goals, Tasks & Actions. Then Do & Measure the Actions.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet And Practice : if Practice doesn't make perfect then what does? Practice clarifying your desires. Practice clarifying your…
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When it comes to communication, vagaries ain't gonna get it done.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet There's an increased need for clarity in communication.
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Communication tip: Do not assume the purpose behind your thinking is obvious.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet We cannot assume the purpose of our thinking is obvious. We cannot assume the purpose of their thinking is obvious. And, we are…
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Rather than loudly blaring and flashing your products and services, try simply explaining why you are building them.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Inspired by a combination of Simon Sinek's " Discover Your Why " [The Golden Circle of Why-How-What] and Mark Weber 's approach…
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When business leaders express their difficulties, we should listen well before we attempt to suggest solutions.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Often, when business leaders express difficulties we either: wave them off and change the topic, reply with a difficulty of…
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Communication tip: If you're in the dark, don't make light of things.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Optimism, Pessimism, & Realism ... how do you find the right overall balance and the right strategy for the situation at hand…
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About Communication: When there's no reason or rhyme it's time to change your tune.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Human beings are biased creatures. One bias is known as the rhyme-as-reason effect . According to Wikipedia - "The…
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Communication tip: If there's no two ways about it, it isn't good conversation.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Well...it's an idiom wrapped up in an aphorism wrapped up in a bit of truism. Communication works best when at least two people…
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Communication tip: If you want to be a leader in your industry sector, return phone calls and respond to e-mail.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Successful people seem to have more time . Also, with the current trend of slackening business etiquette, returning phone calls…
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Communication tip: Gather specks of agreement...make a molehill...and use it to construct a mountain of agreement.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet Constructive criticism is an oxymoron . Rather than be critical of other folks...focus on the areas of agreement. Build on…