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4 Practical Ways to Share Difficult Information at Work

Some time ago, I had a wonderful conversation with Alicia Butler Pierre, the engaging host of the podcast Business Infrastructure, about how to deliver difficult news at work, and in particular, some of the hardships... Continue reading

Here Are the Reasons Leaders Feel Like No One Listens

Why is it that leaders often believe they’ve given clear direction, while the rank-and-file remains practically unaware that there’s been any communication at all? I just got an email from a mid-level manager who’s in... Continue reading

The Leadership Styles of The Princess Bride

The slyly comic cult classic The Princess Bride has been in the news lately thanks to Republican presidential politics. It’s struck me that many of the leading roles show up from time to time in... Continue reading

If Words and Tone Conflict, Tone Is the Winner

“Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome aboard our flight, leaving Port Columbus, Ohio, this evening on its way to New York’s La Guardia airport. Our flight time will be one hour and forty minutes.... Continue reading

Why Conflict Happens at Work, and How You Can Think About It

We all experience conflict on the job. Just the act of trying to coordinate activities with others -- or, actually, any attempt at working together -- can trigger conflict, even if everyone involved cares about... Continue reading

Pros and Cons of Technology for Talking and Thinking

Can’t we all just be humans together? Certainly part of being human is the intelligent creation and use of tools, but I want to feel like I’m using them, not turning into one. What Do... Continue reading

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4 Practical Ways to Share Difficult Information at Work

Here Are the Reasons Leaders Feel Like No One Listens

The Leadership Styles of The Princess Bride

If Words and Tone Conflict, Tone Is the Winner

Workplace Wisdom Blog

4 Practical Ways to Share Difficult Information at Work

Here Are the Reasons Leaders Feel Like No One Listens

The Leadership Styles of The Princess Bride

If Words and Tone Conflict, Tone Is the Winner

Why Conflict Happens at Work, and How You Can Think About It

Pros and Cons of Technology for Talking and Thinking

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