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<< The Big Value in Small Change | Thought Tweet #461 >>

Thought Tweet #460

by Rick Baker
On Apr 20, 2012

Thought Tweet #460 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 those areas. Help people feel comfortable. Change is only constructive when people are comfortable.

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