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Stop Slamming Upspeak!

First off, I’m quick to remind everyone that men and women both use upspeak.  Also, it can be as simple as being part of one’s dialect

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Beware the Walnut People

Ever get a small piece of a walnut stuck in your teeth? Do you notice yourself distorting your face while communicating with others trying to get

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Silence the Sabotaging Voices

Wait. Do you hear that?   Do you too have voices that are getting in the way? Are you aware of one majorly loud voice that’s interrupting yours?

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Measuring Soft Skills Part II

How do you know if the training is sticking? How do you know that soft skill improvements are making a difference?  Regardless of the industry, these