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Whether it’s a full moon or not, I bet you hear strange requests from customers. 911 operators hear some weird ones. I’ve got some funny examples for you on the next Smarter by the Minute.

 

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Some listeners questioned my recent recommendation to look people in the eye when speaking, especially in business. Several suggested that it’s impolite. I’ve got some thoughts about it on Smarter by the Minute.

 

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They say, two heads are better than one. What about assembling a team of 6? Greg Vetter, a productivity consultant in Atlanta, recommends you start your own think tank to bolster your career. I’ve got the scoop on how to do that on the next Smarter by the Minute.

 

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Have you noticed that negativity settles into so many peoples’ lives like dust into the upholstery of old chairs? And isn’t it interesting that our spell checkers accept the word negativity but go coo-coo over the word positivity? Let’s talk about it on Smarter by the Minute.

 

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All this week on Smarter by the Minute, we are discussing how to quickly S.O.F.T.E.N. someone who acts like a jerk. The S is for smile, the O for open posture and the F for forward lean. T is for touch. E is for eye contact. Stay tuned for the N!

 

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All this week on Smarter by the Minute, we are discussing how to quickly S.O.F.T.E.N. a jerk. The S is for smile, the O for open posture and the F for forward lean. T is for touch. Stay tuned and learn more.