Exiting a Conversation Gracefully
This one’s for my friend GF. I’m sorry I left you hanging the last time you came over. Here’s how to perform a self-rescue the next time you need to exit a conversation gracefully. Filed under:...
View ArticleYou Talk Too Much
It is better to keep you mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and confirm it. Ever worked with or for somebody who thinks out loud? Who says: “My point is . . . ” and then spends...
View ArticleGetting the Job You Want by Talking to the Right People
Notice how I didn’t use the word “networking” in my title? I wasn’t trying to fool you like some sort of networking insurance salesman. But, and this is important so please allow me to raise my voice,...
View ArticleHow To Be A Generous Listener
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” — Winston Churchill The biggest influencing skill is the skill of listening. You cannot hope to...
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