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Interpersonal Relations

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on December 5, 2008 at 2:25:12 pm
 

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS

 

Rather than telling an associate, "You look good in that suit," tell the person, "That suit looks good on you." - Dale Carneigie

 

You should be suspicious of someone who nods and speaks in the affirmative, but has their arms crossed. - Dale Carnegie

 

Sandwich every bit of criticism between two heavy layers of praise. - Mary Kay Ash

Counter Rule: If someone is truly underperforming, don't sugarcoat it. Be direct. - Ben Casnocha

 

If you're interested in obtaining something from someone else, always preface your request with "I have a favor to ask you" as people hate turning down favors. - N. Bruce Ashwill

 

Don't cut off the early chatter and small talk of a new group -- the tendency of people to tell stories that seem irrelevant is part of the process of group integration. Don't interrupt them as irrelevancies which must be suppressed. - Harold Leavitt

 

You will always be associated with what you rebel against. Don't rebel against what you hate, since it will stick to your name. - Ruben Meulenberg

 

When you win a useless discussion, you still lost. - Ruben Meulenberg

 

At least 85% of your job is effective communication with the people you work with. Objectives, plans, and ideas are worthless unless everyone involved understands them well enough to take action. - Josh Kaufman

 

Remember:  The person you are talking to is always more important than the point you are trying to make.  - Jimmy Parsons

 

If you need someone to write a letter on your behalf, write it for them. It's easier for them, and you have more control over what they say if you give them a finished draft.

 

Never, ever, ever pay compliments that contain comparatives (e.g. "than").

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