Cogent Communicator
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Better Left Unsaid?
During these uncertain times, it can be tempting to complain. But for your own sake and sanity—as well as others—some things may be better left unsaid.
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When Things Are Too Much
This is a good time to notice something about problems small and large. Every problem we encounter exists in two ways – outside ourselves and inside ourselves.
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Please Don’t Hand Me a Microphone
Just because you hate giving speeches doesn't mean you won’t ever have to. If you do, here are three tips to take your next speech to the next level.
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How to Argue
When was the last time someone changed your mind about something by arguing you into their way of thinking?
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The Frenzy and You
Life is short and there’s never enough time. We fill our idle time with a frenzy of activity, but have we forgotten how to be alone with our own thoughts?
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English May Be Your First Language, But It’s Not Everybody’s
To improve cross-cultural, cross-lingual conversations at work, be aware that you’re swimming around freely in one of the world’s most complicated languages.
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Delegating 101
If you’re in a position to delegate to others, watch out for the line between helping and meddling, and try not to cross it.
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What Millennials Think of Boomers, and Vice Versa
The workplace is a mix of generations trying to navigate misunderstandings and stereotypes that arise. Here's a closer look at the characteristics and advantages the each generation brings to the workplace every day.
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You Have Two Seconds
The first seconds after meeting someone can be critical to the impression you make. Here are a couple of simple ways to optimize that initial encounter.
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Why Engineers Say “Soft Skills Are Hard!”
When soft skills don’t seem to come naturally, developing them can be challenging -- especially so for engineering and tech professionals.