Dale Carnegie’s 16th principle for winning friends and influencing people is to “let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.” By doing so, the idea will stick with the person and he or she will take more away from the idea since it is “theirs.” Keep your voice level and do…
Death by PowerPoint
So there we were, sitting in the hotel conference room anticipating the speaker. The lights dimmed, the music slowly faded, and the speaker opened up his talk to the 40 or so of us who were there to be inspired by his message. Our expectations were high, but our energy low, since it was 7pm and most…
Reduce Worry by Living in ‘Day-tight Compartments’
One of Dale Carnegie’s principles for overcoming worry is to live in “day-tight compartments.” This term was first coined by Sir William Osler when he encountered this life-changing quote from Thomas Carlisle, “It is not our goal to see what lies dimly in the distance but to do what clearly lies at hand.” Rather than…
Identifying Opportunities for Employee Growth – How to Decide Which Employees to Promote
Choosing one employee over another employee can be a tedious and difficult task, especially if you have a close working relationship with each. The key is to know what to look for in each employee and how to promote the chosen one respectfully. Below, you can find some tips to help you weigh the pros…