A colleague at a meeting with you at work gives you feedback. They say that you were too quiet, didn’t get to the point quickly, and lacked a compelling example. Your breathing goes shallow, your body stiffens, your heart speeds up, and you look around to see if anyone is in earshot of this conversation. […]
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You’re in the break room with a colleague, when he looks over and asks, “Do you always butter your bread that way?” Ha, ha, you laugh. But inside, your story is going like this: Who does he think he is, Mr. Manners? What’s wrong with the way I butter my bread? Jerk. He’s always so
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Asking for what you want is a powerful, empowering act that can send strong ripples through your life. While it may seem simple enough, four things need to be in place first: You know what you want. You fully believe you deserve it. You are prepared to accept the answer “No.” You have the communication skills needed
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