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Unresponsiveness: The new fashion
Friday, July 11th, 2008I think I missed the memo. When was the decision made that we’re no longer supposed to return calls or respond to e-mails? Is it just me, or has business become ruder in the past six months?
Truly, I am finding it difficult to get people to call me back. At least send me an e-mail [...]
Feeling welcomed in Dubai
Monday, June 30th, 2008Everyone I talk to about our recent Dubai trip asks two questions:
Were people friendly once they discovered we were from America?
Did we find language was a barrier?
I’ve never felt more welcome anywhere. In fact, I’ve felt more afraid and unwelcomed in Chicago and New York than in Dubai.
My husband, Allyen, and I walked through the [...]
IABC conference observations
Friday, June 27th, 2008Spending four days with communicators from around the world always causes me to pause and consider the dynamics of a worldwide association. IABC, and other associations like it, allow you to:
Develop and nurture relationships with people who share your interests and challenges
Learn about new ideas, new technologies, cultural challenges in other places, and more
Become a [...]
Blogging to share
Friday, June 20th, 2008For years now I didn’t think I had enough to say to warrant having a blog. After going to Dubai to teach a workshop, I changed my mind. The experience helped me to see that any sharing was better than none.
There are so many minds out there eager to soak up knowledge. People who [...]