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Dealing With Difficult Conflict: There Is No Opponent There
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Judy Ringer
Stop doing what isn't working. See a big red STOP sign in front of your face when you begin to react in ways you know don't serve you, have never served you. You don't have to have a backup plan, though it helps. Just STOP what isn't working.
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Fear of Failure and the Art of Ukemi
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Judy Ringer
When stakes are high, we often hold back because we're afraid we'll make a mistake, look foolish, hurt others, or get hurt ourselves. Using the Aikido metaphor, we're afraid of falling down
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Art of Persuasion: Tips for Getting Your Point Across When No One is Listening
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Judy Ringer
You're probably reading this because you want to be heard, and I'm going to talk about how to listen. Because that's how to be heard. Become a good listener.
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Easier Than I Make It: Four Principles and a Gift
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Judy Ringer
I'm reading a good book called "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion" by Jesuit Priest Gregory Boyle and about his work with gangs in Los Angeles, CA.
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Defusing Anger: Using Non-Verbal Communication Constructively
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Judy Ringer
In a recent workshop with a highly-respected engineering firm, the HR director asked if I had any suggestions about defusing employees who come to her "hot under the collar." This is what I suggested...
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Excellent Communications: The Art of Listening
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Laura Bellomy
The single biggest problem in management communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Tips to avoid the 'epic fail'.
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Visual Thin Slicing: The Business "Biography" Game
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Laura Bellomy
We all make snap judgments based upon the visual image and non-verbal communication we receive from others. When you learn how to use this process to your advantage, you can actually alter human behavior.
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How to Confront with Skill and Confidence: 7 Tips
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Judy Ringer
Whether you're contemplating confronting a coworker, friend, family member, or even someone you don't know very well, this 7-step checklist will help you address the issue respectfully and take care of yourself in the bargain.
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What If They Don't Want to Resolve the Conflict?
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Judy Ringer
There is a common question I get with both coaching clients and in workshops: What if I'm the only one who wants to resolve the conflict? While I have written on this topic in past posts, I think the question deserves more attention.
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Constructive Criticism in the Workplace
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Judy Ringer
I don't like criticism any more than the next person. And, in my work, it's a necessary component of excellence. So I find ways to manage it, using one or more of the following five tools:
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How Speakers Are Like Musicians
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sandra schrift
Need some motivation? Inspiration? Presentation and speaking skills? Come join me in reading my weekly newsletter on tips, tricks and how-to's.
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Communication: Who is in their Right Mind?
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Kevin Dwyer
Thinking style is a primary factor in communicating, information processing, judgement, problem solving and interaction with others. An individual's thinking preference has far reaching influence over leadership, decision making, relationship buildin
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Difficult Conversations - Getting Started
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Judy Ringer
Is there a conversation you've been putting off? Is there a coworker or family member with whom you need to talk to- but don't?
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Communicating on Purpose
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Judy Ringer
When a conversation becomes difficult, I can return to a more centered, grounded state by asking two questions:
1) What is the purpose of my communication?
2) Will the choices I make serve that purpose?
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The Impact of an Intranet Platform on Organizational Culture for Medium-Sized Corporations
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Nigel Davies
When developing a new intranet platform for any sized company, one must ensure that the company's organizational culture is taken into consideration, as modern intranets must have applications and interfaces that are aligned and will stand the maximum chance of being adopted by the target users.
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