Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they lay down for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. “Watson,…
Month: November 2011
Actions speak louder…
I love words, but there is simply no denying that actions speak louder. That point has clearly been driven home in the past two weeks, but the thought is anything but new: “Do you want to know who you are?…
Improving Your Company’s Communication – Part II
A few weeks ago, I shared the story of how U.S. Cellular banned employees from using email on Fridays (as recounted in Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive*). The result was improved clarity and understanding since so much…
With Veterans’ Day Approaching…
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us…