by Andrea Howe | Jul 21, 2014 | Monthly-ish tips
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A colleague and his wife were invited to an important company affair, a dinner party. His wife was seated next to one of the key people at the dinner. She later said to her husband: “What a bore! I didn’t say two words all night; all he did was talk about himself.”
by Andrea Howe | Jul 14, 2014 | Monthly-ish tips
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The business world is rife with the unexpected, including uncomfortable and awkward “moments of truth” that occur at the worst possible time.
by Andrea Howe | Jul 7, 2014 | Monthly-ish tips
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The metaphor of dancing partners is perfect for real relationships—the kind that are based on authenticity, openness, and trust. It conjures up images of give and take, synchronization, graceful movement, and being in step and in tune with one another.
by Andrea Howe | Jun 30, 2014 | Monthly-ish tips
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Unit7, a direct marketing/CRM agency that is part of the Omnicom family, figured out an ingenious way to give heart to a campaign for a Type 2 diabetes medication to fight off diabetes.
by Andrea Howe | Jun 23, 2014 | Monthly-ish tips
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The Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”Malcolm Gladwell brought this same phenomenon to our attention in modern times in his book Outliers: The Story of Success. A common theme throughout Gladwell’s book is the “10,000-Hour Rule,” based on a study by psychologist Anders Ericsson, suggesting mastery in anything requires a 10,000-hour investment.