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You don’t want to say “You need to change this behavior or else,” but the truth is–there will be consequences. Use the INSPIRE method to have a short, to the point, specific conversation about what must change. You may need to be more direct. “I need to talk to you today. ” Or, “In listening to your calls, I’ve noticed you’re not really making a connection with the customer.” MORE
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But I am determined to learn the Tocatta part of Tocatta and Fugue in D minor down for Saturday for a tour group I am playing for.” ” The rush of comments seemed to entirely miss the point. “you worry to much.” His comment showed that he was well on his way to becoming the best he could be. If you’re looking to become the best _ (insert your audacious goal here). 4 Vital Factors to Becoming the Best _. MORE
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Plant this seed within your core Provide it space to sprout, and tend to its rise Ensure it penetrates through each organizational layer Cultivation, participation, and appreciation will be your essential tools Allow this seed to transform into a solid footing A personal and organizational launch pad This mighty seed has significant yield A vigorous and holistic whole. They provided me with the essential space and pivotal opportunities to learn, experiment, fail, and grow. MORE
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There’s Nothing Normal About Where We’re Headed Next- Time to Embrace the New Abnormal. Your team is looking to you for guidance on what happens next. Wow, it felt great to be on the other side of a keynote speech for a change. We need to prepare our teams for that. MORE
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The more face you have, the easier and faster you can get things done. “Saving face” is a universal concept that enables you to connect with people, break down barriers, and build trust and long-term relationships. How do you build up the “face account” and avoid the risk of “over draft”? MORE
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You don’t want to say “You need to change this behavior or else,” but the truth is–there will be consequences. Use the INSPIRE method to have a short, to the point, specific conversation about what must change. You may need to be more direct. “I need to talk to you today. ” Or, “In listening to your calls, I’ve noticed you’re not really making a connection with the customer.”
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Social psychologist, Heidi Grant Halvorson , wrote Succeed to help you understand how goals work, what tends to go wrong, and what you can do to reach your goals or to help others reach theirs. How to avoid the kind of positive thinking that makes people fail. •
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In his latest book, Silver Goldfish, Phelps partnered with Alan Hoffler to create a great guide to giving memorable presentations. Stan Phelps is a master of communications.
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