Breaking News Alert

OK, how many of you are tired of the constant breaking news alerts on whatever cable or network news channels you tune into? I have recently decided to stop watching and listening to those TV and radio news channels that parlay a continuous parade of breaking news. It might be different if the news actually… Continue Reading Breaking News Alert

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The Irresistible Smile

When I walk down the street or a long corridor in a public building, I still am surprised sometimes when others start smiling at me. For just a moment, I find myself wondering what’s causing the friendly look on the face of these strangers. Then I remember that dating back to when I was just… Continue Reading The Irresistible Smile

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Please and Thank You

Most of us were taught when we were children that it was polite, and often to our benefit, to say please and thank you when interacting with others.  Why is it so many of us find it hard to apply this knowledge in the workplace? It can’t be that it’s too hard or that it takes… Continue Reading Please and Thank You

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Leading Through Tough Times

Leadership is challenging even in the best of times. When markets sour and the economy finds itself in a tailspin, leaders often are stretched and tested. Staying focused on long-term strategies can be a challenge when so many fires beg to be put out. We will emerge from these tough times, and while we may… Continue Reading Leading Through Tough Times

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