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Being Nice in a Linked World

I recently had a conversation with a colleague regarding how the concept of “being nice” varies across people. In our more connected, over-engaged, and fast paced world, it is easy to become impatient or even irritable and let the “niceties” … Continue reading

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Skeptics and Validation

Most of us have spoken to an employee about expectations, given feedback, or completed a performance evaluation.  The process tends to produce one of three outcomes: ambivalence, anger, or satisfaction.    For the disengaged employee, our comments (regardless of nature) provide … Continue reading

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Personal Networking: Making It Work

As we near conference season, a few readers sent me emails about how to create good networking opportunities.  Most of us recognize that networking plays a role in career success and even advocate something along the lines of “its who … Continue reading

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Building Bridges

Most of us probably built bridges out of blocks, toys, or sticks as kids.  There is a natural marvel we possess as children in creating something that defies nature and moves us from one place to another.  Toy makers for … Continue reading

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Triangles: Watching the Points

Most of us at one time or another has experienced a triangle.  Although triangles can produce different results depending on the participants, when you include three people one person seems to be eventually marginalized, attacked, or isolated.  In some cases, … Continue reading

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The Power of Being Recognized

Have you ever been at an event and someone came up to you that you knew from high school, college, or even a previous job and asked if you are the person he or she thinks you are?  If the … Continue reading

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Importance of First Impressions

Most people draw their impression of a person, place, or object in the first few seconds of interaction.  Research shows that most impressions are formed in less than a minute and can carry forward throughout a relationship.  Although we may … Continue reading

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