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		<title>In the Beginning was The Word</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s an interesting and powerful phrase, isn&#8217;t it? Of course this is from The Book of John and is part of the Creation story. But religion aside, I think it points to a powerful concept that we can use in our own lives and that is: the power of our own words. After all, words...]]></description>
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		<title>Lessons from Software Updates</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed how, when you&#8217;re staring a deadline right in the face, your computer forgets what a printer is? Or your printer decides it doesn&#8217;t like the paper size? Or some other weird never-happened-before glitch shows up in your work day? That happened to me when I was on a project deadline in...]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways to Nurture a Positive Relationship</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A positive relationship can be one of the most wonderful things in the world, while a negative one can turn your life into a disaster! Do you yearn to cultivate a positive relationship with your partner and help it grow stronger? Having a positive relationship takes effort from both of you, but you can get...]]></description>
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		<title>Communicate Effectively with Your Boss</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been working peacefully at your job when suddenly your manager showed up to discuss an issue? Before you knew it, your boss was walking away, leaving sparks in the air and frustration in his wake. What happened? Most likely, it was a communication problem. Learning how to communicate effectively with your boss...]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Active Listening Techniques</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants and needs to be heard. We all want to know the people in our lives care about us. Having someone listen and respond to your needs can help you feel both mportant and card for. Conversely, you give others a boost when you listen carefully to them. This is where active listening techniques...]]></description>
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		<title>Apologize &#8211; The Top 5 Ways</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apologizing isn&#8217;t an easy thing to do, and it&#8217;s something we all need to do many times in our lives! If you&#8217;ve never been taught how to apologize, it makes the task even harder. And sometimes a simple &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry&#8221; doesn&#8217;t seem enough. When you&#8217;ve done something you shouldn&#8217;t have, here are the top 5...]]></description>
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		<title>Communicate Effectively with Your Partner</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel like your partner doesn&#8217;t understand you? Has there been a change in your communication level in recent months? If you&#8217;ve been experiencing either of these problems, it may help to know you&#8217;re not alone. In fact, lack of communication between partners is often one of the top reasons for breakups. There...]]></description>
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		<title>Giving Constructive Criticism</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been on the receiving end of criticism and felt that you just had the wind knocked out of you? While most criticism is intended as helpful advice, many people have poor communication skills and the message gets lost in the delivery. Often the person receiving the criticism feels undervalued and personally criticized,...]]></description>
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		<title>Resolving Frustration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all get frustrated from time to time, and feel stuck or boxed in. But we need to learn to express our frustration constructively and effectively, otherwise we may hurt those we love the most. Frustration is a normal reaction to being hurt, threatened, or unable to fulfill current needs. It&#8217;s how we express our...]]></description>
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		<title>Becoming a More Assertive Person</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people confuse assertiveness with aggression. There isn&#8217;t anything wrong or aggressive about open and honest communication when done appropriately. You&#8217;re merely clarifying your needs to another person. Assertiveness is being able to express your feelings while still respecting the feelings of others. Benefits of Assertiveness Assertiveness is an important skill that can greatly reduce...]]></description>
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