Monthly Archives: September 2008

Inspirational Quotations #240

A single kind word keeps one warm for three winters. * Chinese Proverb The delight we inspire in others, has this enchanting peculiarity. That, unlike any other reflection, returns to us more radiant than ever. * Victor Hugo Love is … Continue reading

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[Managing Your Boss #3] Seeking Proactive Feedback from Your Manager

Feedback is a critical component of our work. We need to understand whether our performance is in line with what is expected of us. We need to learn what we are doing well, what we need to change and how … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotations #239

The tree may be cut back, but it grows again. The moon may wane, but it shines anew. Good men go on despite calamities. * Hindu proverb A human thought is an actual existence, and a force and power, capable … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotations #238

It is a good rule to face difficulties at the time they arise and not allow them to increase unacknowledged. * Edward W. Zeigler Don’t accept that just because a thing has been done a certain way, that it will … Continue reading

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[Ideas for Impact #36] Respecting People for Who They Are

“Respect People for Who They Are, Not for What Their Titles are” In “The Best Advice I Ever Got” article in Fortune magazine, Herb Kelleher, founder and recently-retired Chairman of Southwest Airlines, discussed the importance of respecting and trusting people. … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotations #237

Make yourself necessary to somebody. * Ralph Waldo Emerson Those who say a thing cannot be done should not stand in the way of those who are doing it. * Unknown There are only two tragedies in life: one is … Continue reading

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