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How Saying Nothing, Says Confidence

In the movie, The Big Short, Ryan Gosling’s character, Jared Vennett is standing at a table in front of 3 colleagues. Piece by piece, he slowly builds a Jenga wooden structure. At its highest point, he swings his hand, knocks it over and the wooden pieces scatter across the table.

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Are You a Glib-Wiz?

Sam walked into our session with positive energy radiating from every core of his being: enthusiasm, readiness and a big smile to match. I watched two of his videos where he demonstrated that same energy. Sam’s a glib-wiz – those folks who know their business or their products so well – they can speak about it in a moment’s notice.

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How to communicate belonging

This week, be deliberate to greet, acknowledge and attend to people: colleagues, children, clients and cashiers to name a few. Practice your own version of hakhnasat orkhim. Balloons are optional!

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How long will you wait?

Your presence, your voice, and your message represent a valuable social currency that when shared with others, becomes an invaluable asset for all.

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