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#975 What Happened to Civility

My mother always told me that there is no excuse for rudeness. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all. There was a time when our elected officials actually treated each other with respect. Today it’s all about tearing down those that have opposing viewpoints. What happened to civility? Civility is something we should expect from our leaders and from ourselves.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in be kind, Make people like you, Podcasts.

#927 Resist the Desire to Impose Your Will On Others

If someone is strongly convicted in their viewpoint it’s nearly impossible to change their mind. Our need to be right or to justify our position often creates conflict. It’s all ego. Perhaps it’s better to resist the desire to impose your will on others.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in influence people, Make people like you, Podcasts.

#841 Understanding the Why Behind People’s Decisions

If you want to get good at negotiation, start by understanding the why behind people’s decisions.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Conflict resolution, Make people like you, Podcasts, win people over.

#828 Keep Your Politics and Business Separate

Don’t allow your political views to have an impact on your business. Keep your politics and business separate.

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Make people like you, Podcasts.

#711 Become a Great Listener

If you want to be a well-liked person, become a great listener. Here are some thoughts on how to do it.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in listen, Make people like you, Podcasts, win people over.

#709 Allow People to Speak

It’s human nature to want to be heard. When someone is talking, resist the desire to jump in. Allow people to speak by providing the space they need to finish their thought before you respond.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in listen, Make people like you, Podcasts.

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