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…resonance with vision is sometimes the one thing that holds people together, staves off exhaustion, and keeps people focused and positive.
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215 |
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It is critical to make your message very concise. You want the key message to be heard. You want it to have impact. You want it to lead to positive change.
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75 |
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Accept in your mind that no is a powerful, useful, and actually positive word.
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162 |
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The exceptional leader accepts the reality that all of your ‘to do items’ will not fit in a week. You also know that you can have a positive impact every day.
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204 |
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…’assume positive intent,’ … imagine that the behavior or words of your colleagues are motivated by good intentions, even when their actions seem objectionable at first glance.
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108 |
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In almost all situations, we would do well to recognize the possibility – even probability – of good intent in others… sometimes despite their observable behavior.
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84 |
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…giving credit to others will significantly increase trust and economic results – as well as other positive results – on all levels.
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167 |
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Don’t be afraid to deliver bad news. Don’t feel like you have to try to spin everything in a positive light.
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189 |
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Don’t underestimate the power of recognition and the effectiveness of feedback, both positive and negative.
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101 |
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Always give positive or negative feedback quickly, ideally within twenty-four hours. Waiting any longer than that to give positive feedback reduces its impact.
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