A week from today, November 24, we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S. But November 24 this year also marks another milestone—the 123rd anniversary of Dale Carnegie’s birth. Giving thanks for what he had in life formed the basis for virtually all of Dale Carnegie’s life principles. In a rare book entitled, “Dale Carnegie… as…
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The Fundamental Principle of Handling People
“I shall pass this way but once. Therefore, any good that I can do, or any kindness that I can show, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again” — William Penn Dale Carnegie had the above quote pasted on his mirror, where he could not help but see it…
It’s The Leadership, Stupid!
“Do you believe leadership is more than just a spot on the org chart, or a specific title, or funding a project, or answering a key question, or having responsibility for particular decisions?” – Nilofer Merchant Dale Carnegie did. He believed that being a good leader meant changing the attitudes and behaviors of those under…
Dale Carnegie Principle #26—Let the Other Person Save Face
One of Dale Carnegie’s primary management tips was to always let the other person save face—even in cases where the person was grossly ineffective at their job. In his now legendary book, “How To Win Friends and Influence People,” Carnegie tells the story of how General Electric Company was faced with the delicate task of…