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How to Communicate in Times of Crisis

Marshall Goldsmith

In crisis, you want to say as much as you know, but no more than that, because you will get hammered if you do not state the facts. In crisis communication there are only 3 avenues you can take, really only three things you can say: The first is “I didn’t do it.” If you didn’t do it, just say that.

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Are You Addicted To Tools And Allergic To Work?

Tim Milburn

I have the same love affair with productivity and organizational tools as I do with hammers, drills, and mitre saws. My iPhone held five different to-do list apps, four calendar apps, five quick-capture memo apps, and a few reminder apps. But the truth is, doing the work that needs to get done is the thing that makes me better.

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My Dad Built a Garage, And I Got A Lesson Of A Lifetime

Terry Starbucker

In my hands, a hammer was a dangerous tool capable of putting holes where holes shouldn’t be, and bashing fingers into submission. Unfortunately, that’s what I preferred to do – watch. I didn’t need a hammer! Note: This is the third selection of my “ Joyful Jubilant Learning – The Reprise &# series.

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