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How do you know if you’ve communicated effectively? The best way is to ask what the person or people understood. Avoid asking ‘right?’ or ‘do you understand?’ Because the answer to those questions is either ‘yes’ or...

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What do you think is one of the greatest predictors of survival? A landmark study published in 2010 involving more than 300,000 participants found that social support was a stronger predictor of survival than physical activity, body mass index, hypertension, air...

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What if, the people you want to influence did what you do, rather than what you say? Modeling behavior you desire is the most effective way to teach. The best questions foster understanding, spark innovation, diffuse negative conflict, and build influence –...

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How many things can you do at a time? If you want to be effective, do one thing at a time. Multi-tasking is overrated. Be present with what is now in front of you! The best questions foster understanding, spark innovation, diffuse negative conflict, and build...

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How many repetitions are you doing to get really good at something important to you? March Madness inspired this one. Just like practicing free throws…repetition makes you very good! Effective communication included. The best questions foster understanding,...

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What assumptions do you hold? What is this St. Patrick’s Day about anyway? Did you know St. Patrick wasn’t Irish? And, the color originally associated with the day was blue? The best questions foster understanding, spark innovation, diffuse negative...