The New Yorker’s Post

I am willing to take this on as a best practice.

That or * keep the end in mind (set goals for the interaction) * set the pace (“OK. Do we have an agreement on this? Let’s move to the next item.”) * focus on what is relevant to the group and not solely on “what you want to say” * cut the c*** : replace business jargon by concrete, short and direct inputs * stay present to each other and muscle up your active listening skills

Let the core training begin!

Health is wealth.

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So simple. Would help to make the business world a bit more appealing to value-adding professionals with a good EQ (that both the business community and the world in general are in desperate need of to end the modern epidemic of narcissism in which common sense is not that common). #redefinemeaning

Nice one! Clarify what the meeting is for: make a decision OR inform. Clarify who chairs. Clarify how long it will last. Stick to it.

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See this funny cartoon:

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