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Inspirational Quotations #267
Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought. * Albert von Szent-Gyorgy You cannot solve the problem with the same kind of thinking that has created the problem. * Albert Einstein In the final … Continue reading
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[Managing Your Boss #3] Seek 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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Accepting Compliments Gracefully
Consider the following experiences. While disembarking from a private aircraft recently, I complimented the captain on a smooth landing. She waved her hand and replied, “Ah, that was not very smooth. This aircraft-type is new to me. I haven’t yet … Continue reading
Recognizing People: Six Steps
One of our most significant aspirations is that people around us value our contributions at work, home and elsewhere. We desire that our supervisors, friends, or family members appreciate our good work; we are hungry for their compliments. Praising and … Continue reading
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You don’t praise people? What are your excuses?
“The deepest human need is the need to be appreciated.” * William James All of us have an innate desire to be appreciated and valued for our contributions at work, home and elsewhere. However, we often fail to recognize the … Continue reading
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