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Archive for January, 2007

Episode 100 - Emergency 911!

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007
 
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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.

Episode 99 - Is Direct Eye Contact Impolite?

Thursday, January 25th, 2007
 
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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.

Episode 98 - Create Your Own Think Tank

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
 
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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.

Episode 97 - Choosing Positivity

Thursday, January 18th, 2007
 
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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.