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3 Ways to Encourage More Honesty in Meetings

meeting honesty

Figuring out what people really think in meetings can be challenging. Yet it’s critical for the team’s success. Here are three ideas that might help.

Please Don’t Make Me Attend Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Sexual harassment prevention training

Sometimes you need to try something before deciding whether or not you like it.

News Flash: You Can Still Call Someone with a Telephone

Call not email

Use the phone in lieu of email when your response is going to take a long-time to write. You’ll be better understood and save time.

4 Ways to Use Eye Contact to Manage a Meeting

Eye contact to control meeting
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Meeting leaders worry far too much about what they should say. Sometimes there’s no need to say anything at all. Often a little eye contact will do the trick. Here are four ways I use eye contact when leading a meeting.

Slow Hotel Tub Drains Are a Detail That Matters (To Me)

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You need not obsess over every detail, particularly those that don’t matter. The challenge is understanding when they do matter and then doing something about it.

Amazon Reviews Can’t Be Trusted…And I Contributed (Twice)

Gloves

I used to spend a lot of time reading Amazon product reviews. Now I find out sellers are totally gaming the system.

LinkedIn is Great Way to Stay Connected

LinkedIn

Are you building your network on LinkedIn yet? If not, it’s time.

Get It All Done Without Doing It

to do list

Delegating is the key to super-productivity. Stop trying to do it all. Find someone who can help.

Turn Employee Complaints Into a Positive Outcome

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Unresolved complaints can undermine your team. Complaining doesn’t have to be a negative behavior. Learn how to convert it into a beneficial activity.

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