Very, very, very…
Do you use the word ‘very’ frequently? Is ‘very’ your go to intensifier when you want to emphasise a point? Here’s something to ponder. In a world full of noise, it’s hard for your message
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Effectively and Efficiently: Problematic Words
The words ‘Effectively and Efficiently’ are problematic: Have you ever been asked to do something efficiently? Your new boss says to you and your team as he walks out the door, ‘By the way, we need
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Creating breathing space
Are you feeling uncomfortable because of other people’s behaviour? If yes, do you need to create some personal breathing space? —– I would like to explore the concept of creating breathing space from a number
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Everyone almost never exaggerates
The word ‘everyone’ is problematic: Have you ever heard a co-worker say, ‘Everyone thinks…’ You look around the room. Two of your co-workers drop their heads and start shifting in their chairs, a third rolls
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You have permission to EXIT a dysfunctional conversation.
EXIT: Just think about it! If you reach a point in the conversation where it is no longer constructive for either person to stay, why would you continue? It’s not something that most of us
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Why use 10 words when 100 will do?
Why use 10 words when 100 will do? I was asked; ‘Why use 10 words when 100 will do?’ when I put the call out for topics for my blog. The request came from the
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What ever happened to ‘common sense’?
Do you ever find yourself saying, ‘Whatever happened to common sense?’ In the same vein, have you asked, ‘Why aren’t people logical, sensible?’ If you answered yes, would you like to know how not to
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Ridiculous, really?
Lately, I’ve been catching up on tech stuff. Not my favourite thing to do. My husband asks how’s it going. When I tell him he’ll often say, ‘That’s ridiculous, it shouldn’t take that long’. While
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