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How to win a masterclass place: act now

Feb 3rd

Posted by Judy in Clean Language

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When I wrote the e-book Six Practical Ways to Use Clean Language at Work, I had no idea how successful it would be.

The key thing I had in mind was the fact that many people had learned some Clean Language and were letting it go to waste, by passing up everyday opportunities to use it. I wanted to change that, because I know how valuable Clean Language can be.

In coaching, it helps people to know themselves better. And in the workplace, it can help you to get to know other people better, communicate with them more effectively, reduce misunderstandings, and deliver better services for clients – a sure way to promotion, pay rises, increased profits and so on.

I just wish I’d known about Clean Language years ago, when I was working full-time in the corporate world, managing large teams and bleeding-edge IT projects. I know it would have made a real difference: maybe, just maybe, my beloved Teletext would still be on air (it closed just before Christmas).

So, here’s the thing. Now I’ve given More >

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Famous listeners

Aug 26th

Posted by Judy in Listening

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Famous listeners “The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.” Woodrow Wilson “No man ever listened himself out of a job.” — Calvin Coolidge “The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.” — Henry David Thoreau “Man’s inability to communicate is a result of his failure to listen effectively.” Carl Rogers “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Winston Churchill “I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.” — Larry King “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” — Stephen R. Covey “Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.” Plutarch Silence may be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than to listen to him?” Brigham Young “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” Ernest Hemingway

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