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Why Communication Breaks Down

Imagine your boss sent you an email that read: “Stu’s bill is two months overdue. It’s time to get tough and get […]

Consider the following scenario… Rhonda was a highly competent professional hired at a company to run their training department. With her “new […]

Cali walks into the conference room and announces, “Well, we all know which candidate is best. Let’s not meet again. We know […]

The key to being an explorer lies in what you do with your creative thinking ability and attitude allowing you to consider […]

You have decided to attend a football game, and the tickets cost 35 dollars, but you have not yet purchased the tickets. […]

Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline said “learning organizations discover how to tap people’s commitment and capacity to learn at all […]

Leader A and Leader B is working on new job procedures for two departments. Both Leaders have met several times to make […]

“Am I comfortable negotiating in this situation?” “Will negotiating meet my need?” “Is the expenditure of energy and time on my part […]

You lack direct and honest communication skills. You fail to stand up for self and avoid conflict. You humiliate or put others […]

Change means giving up something. What are you willing to give up to move forward? Stop resisting change, even if it hurts. […]