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Posted on September 16, 2021September 15, 2021

Spreading praise

True praise roots and spreads.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 276. The first word is critical: True The difference between affirmation and flattery…

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Posted on August 28, 2021August 26, 2021

Yes to Mess

"Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean,but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox."The Bible If you want creativity to flourish…

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Posted on August 27, 2021August 25, 2021

Change your mind?

The wise are marked by stability. Their "yes" means yes; their "no" means no. They keep their word. They follow through. They show up. They…

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Posted on August 26, 2021August 27, 2021

Forgetful service

There is a type of person who, if he renders you a service, has no hesitation in claiming the credit for it. Another, though not…

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Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

Tactful disagreement

Dale Carnegie, in his classic, How to Win Friends & Influence People, cites an article that offers some helpful suggestions for how to handle disagreements…

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Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

I told you so.

The effect speaks, the tongue needs not.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 27. We all want credit. It feels good--feels like winning. A…

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Posted on August 14, 2021August 13, 2021

Examples

We all have folks we look up to. I enjoy asking people who their heroes are. It's amazing how often parents, grandparents, coaches, and teachers…

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Posted on August 10, 2021August 9, 2021

“The least foolish is wise.”

"The least foolish is wise."George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 283. Sometimes you're going to have to lead when you don't feel qualified.…

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Posted on July 31, 2021July 29, 2021

Skill and confidence

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 275 If your confidence exceeds your skill, you're overconfident. My parents…

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Posted on July 29, 2021July 28, 2021

Which voices?

The persuasion of the fortunate sways the doubtful.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The complete English Works, 275. We want to be like those we admire. Their…

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