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More than ever before, organizations view innovation as a strategic priority, giving them a competitive advantage over others, at a time in which most employees are asked to do much more with much less. Who has time to innovate? It’s tough enough to slog through daily operations without having to think up new ways of doing business, too.
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May 20th, 2009 by
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When I was teaching public speaking, one of the biggest complaints I heard from my students was, “I don’t know how to start!” This is a problem that goes well beyond classroom speeches, however. Many of the questions I get from business speakers are also about introductions: Should I use a joke? Should I just state my position right away? How do I get the audience’s attention?
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May 18th, 2009 by
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Rhetorical questions are probably as old as public speaking itself. Like anything else, this technique has its uses, but can be very tiresome if used overmuch or in the wrong circumstances.
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May 16th, 2009 by
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Someone once told me that being a teenager is a second chance to learn what you missed when you were two. At first it sounded like a stretch but, after taking a closer look, it was right on target.
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Someone I Love Died By Suicide by Doreen Cammarata
This month marks the “National Suicide Survivor Day”. November 17, 2001 is set aside to recognize all those who have endured the grief surrounding the suicide of a loved one. I would like to dedicate my first column to my mom. November 14th was her birthday and she died by suicide 15 years ago.
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May 12th, 2009 by
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Useful Links & Things
Need information? Don’t know who to ask or where to turn? Here are some useful links and information sources that will respect YOU and your privacy.
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May 11th, 2009 by
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Think back to a situation where you felt resentful. Or think back to the last time your heart was broken. The next time you encounter a similar situation, will you be free to choose how you act, or will you instead automatically attempt to protect yourself? If you are like most people, the latter is true. And why wouldn’t you protect yourself if you see hurt coming, right?
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Karen hired a “mentor” coach to help her business grow. The coach applauded Karen’s efforts to design her website. On a slow week, the coach said, “Clear clutter and learn to dance.” After three months, Karen had a big coaching bill, a multicolored website, an empty house and a sad little business. Karen wasn’t uncoachable. She chose the wrong coach.
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Karen hired a “mentor” coach to help her business grow. The coach applauded Karen’s efforts to design her website. On a slow week, the coach said, “Clear clutter and learn to dance.” After three months, Karen had a big coaching bill, a multicolored website, an empty house and a sad little business.
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