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Are you looking to optimize your communications around the office?  If so, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the Forbes.com article The Worst Words to Say at Work by Linnda Durre.
Thank you Amanda for referring the article!
Tip #5 – “If”
“Projects depend on everyone doing his or her [...]

“In her fascinating book Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise, Ruth Reichl reflects on her 6 years as a New York Times restaurant critic. Because she was the most influential critic in the country, top restaurants posted her photograph so their employees could recognize her. Hoping to earn a high [...]

Are you looking to optimize your communications around the office?  If so, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the Forbes.com article The Worst Words to Say at Work by Linnda Durre.
Thank you Amanda for referring the article!
Tip #4 – “I’ll get back to you”
“When people need to buy time or [...]

Are you looking to optimize your communications around the office?  If so, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the Forbes.com article The Worst Words to Say at Work by Linnda Durre.
Thank you Amanda for referring the article!
Tip #3 – “Maybe” and “I don’t know”
“People will sometimes avoid making a [...]

Are you looking to optimize your communications around the office?  If so, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the Forbes.com article The Worst Words to Say at Work by Linnda Durre.
Thank you Amanda for referring the article!
Tip #2 – “Whatever”
“This word is a trusted favorite of people who want [...]

Are you looking to optimize your communications around the office?  If so, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the Forbes.com article The Worst Words to Say at Work by Linnda Durre.
Thank you Amanda for referring the article!
Tip #1 – “Try”
“”Try” is a weasel word. “Well, I’ll try,” some people [...]

What constitutes air-travel etiquette in the 21st century?  No sure?  Me too.  Therefore, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the MSNBC article Air-travel etiquette in the 21st century.
Tip #5 – Reading over someone’s shoulder is nosy and intrusive.
“Avoid the temptation and come prepared with books, magazines or a laptop [...]

What constitutes air-travel etiquette in the 21st century?  No sure?  Me too.  Therefore, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the MSNBC article Air-travel etiquette in the 21st century.
Tip #3 – The middle seat arm rests are shared property
“That said, it’s generous for the aisle and window seat holders to [...]

Do you wish you could get more done in your day?  However, do you feel like you have squeeked every last minute out of your busy schedule?  If so, have you considered multi-tasking in the bathroom?  That’s right, for some of us busy executives, this is the depths we need to go in order to get [...]

What constitutes air-travel etiquette in the 21st century?  No sure?  Me too.  Therefore, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing some tips from the MSNBC article Air-travel etiquette in the 21st century.
Tip #2 – If you can’t choose your environment, create your own
“Bring an eye shade for napping, and use headphones to listen [...]

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