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Don’t Underhand Your Pitch

October 6th, 2010 | Add a Comment

This post first appeared in Women of HR: At one time or another we’ve all done it. We have. Instead of making a simple direct statement of our ideas, feelings, or opinions, we preface it with a “devalue tag.” Before we deliver our statement, we apologize, ask permission, or smooth the waters in advance and give the appearance our thoughts aren’t all that important or valuable. We devalue what we are going to say even before we say … Read entire article »

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Grass Roots Training

July 25th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Grass Roots Training

This weekend my husband and I had a chance to stroll around Balboa Park. It’s a stunning park, created in 1868 and the site of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition which commemorated the opening of the Panama Canal. Along our walk, we enjoyed taking in the fantastic architecture and landscaping of the park. Towards the end of our walk we came upon a lawn bowling court. We noticed one elderly gentleman was practicing the sport all by … Read entire article »

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