Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud
Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud
by Lisa Earle McLeod
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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Can Help You Live a Longer, Happier Life
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Can Help You Live a Longer, Happier Life
by Dr. Mercola Besides sharing time with family and friends over food, the primary ingredient of the American Thanksgiving holiday is gratitude. While it’s certainly good to have an annual holiday to remind us to express gratitude, there’s much to be said for the benefits of cultivating the spirit of thankfulness year-round. People who are thankful … Read More
An Excerpt from “I Don’t Have a Job. I Have a Higher Calling.”
An Excerpt from “I Don’t Have a Job. I Have a Higher Calling.”
by Rachel Feintzeig Can a job just be a job? Not anymore. Faced with a cadre of young workers who say they want to make a difference in addition to a paycheck, employers are trying to inject meaning into the daily grind, connecting profit-driven endeavors to grand consequences for mankind. In part, professionals are demanding … Read More
Skills: “I have a bachelorette degree in computers.”
Skills: “I have a bachelorette degree in computers.”
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen
What to Say When a Conversation Heats Up – Adapted from “7 Things to Say When a Conversation Turns Negative”
What to Say When a Conversation Heats Up – Adapted from “7 Things to Say When a Conversation Turns Negative”
by Kathleen Kelley Reardon When a conversation turns negative, it’s helpful to have a repertoire of replies at your fingertips. Consider these options: Reframe. Cast the issue in a different light. If someone says, “I don’t want to fight about this,” a useful reframe is, “This is a debate, certainly not a fight.” Rephrase. Rather … Read More
What Great Listeners Actually Do
What Great Listeners Actually Do
by Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman Chances are you think you’re a good listener. People’s appraisal of their listening ability is much like their assessment of their driving skills, in that the great bulk of adults think they’re above average. In our experience, most people think good listening comes down to doing three things: Not … Read More
“Skills: Bi-lingual in three languages”
“Skills: Bi-lingual in three languages”
Power Etiquette What You Don’t Know Can Kill Your Career
Power Etiquette What You Don’t Know Can Kill Your Career
by Dana May Casperson