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Category: Relationships

Maintaining strong relationships is the key to your effectiveness.

Use Your Vocal Tools to Improve Your Phone Voice

phone voice

It’s not what you say, but how you say it. This is twice as true on the telephone. Are you using your vocal tools to create a positive impression?

Your Effect on the Work Environment

Do you know what you are contributing to create your ideal workplace?

Don’t Let This Involuntary Reflex Show Others You’re Not Listening

You might think you can pretend to listen. You’re going to get caught.

4 Reasons to Work With People Who Bug You

Teamwork is hard. To be successful, we each need to find value in it that resonates with us. Here are a few to consider.

A Simple Way to Add Value in Your Network

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Networking isn’t about collecting names. It’s about adding value. Make a difference within your networks today.

Follow this Simple Rule to Avoid Being on the Wrong End of a Sexual Harassment Complaint

Sexual harassment law is full of ambiguities. It’s easy to step over the legal line if you get too close. That’s why you need a new strategy to ensure you maintain good relationships with your coworkers.

Speak Up: Make Your Point Without Starting a Fight (VIDEO)

Assertive Communicatoin

Learn how to be a better communicator at work, especially when you need to have a tough conversation and want to avoid starting a fight.

25 Behaviors that Increase Influence at Work

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Learn what you need to do to get others to say yes when they don’t have to.

9 Qualities of a Team Member People Want to Work With

Do other people want to work with you? If not, perhaps it’s time to take stock and make adjustments. I’ve got 9 good ideas about where to start.

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I use this site primarily to share ideas for people who want to create better teamwork. And when my interests wander, I write about that too.

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