Don’t Kid Yourself, It’s Not All Logic

Carolyn DicksonPosted by Carolyn Dickson on June 28th, 2010 | 0 Comments

Here’s something for you to ponder. Business practices are built entirely on logical thinking. Cool heads rule. Decisions are based on thoughtful analyses. Emotions are messy. They have no place in the world of commerce, and professionals who express their emotions in the workplace are weak.
Have you ever wondered why listening—the simple act of taking [...]

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Forget the Messenger; Think for Yourself

Carolyn DicksonPosted by Carolyn Dickson on May 20th, 2010 | 0 Comments

It’s blazed across the headlines: Tiger Woods returns to golf! Sports commentators hold forth by the hour on the importance of Woods’ comeback to the PGA. And how that will affect their advertisers. “Will he or will he not retain his most important endorsements?” they ask, as if that makes a difference in the overall [...]

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Small talk: big leadership skills.

Leslie DicksonPosted by Leslie Dickson on May 11th, 2010 | 0 Comments

What’s your favorite talk show?  Now imagine authors, actors, pundits and celebrities strolling onto the stage.  They take a seat and exchange a few moments of banter before they launch into the real reason for their visit – selling you their new books and movies, ideas and merchandise.  Admit it…you usually decide in that first [...]

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