Worksheet: Imperatives vs Polite Requests in the Workplace
May 22, 2018
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“You cannot be really first-rate at your work if your work is all you are.” —Anna Quindlen (1953-), American Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist…
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Teaching Matters: Avoiding Good Mistakes in Using Infographics
May 19, 2018
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Correlation is not causation but it sure is a hint – Edward Tufte (1942-), American Statistician and Professor We live in an age of big…
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Teaching Matters: Introducing Informational Interviews to Your Advanced ESL Class
April 3, 2018
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“You have to know how to accept rejection and reject acceptance.” – Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), American author Speaking skills – in particular interview skills –…
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Job Interviews: How to Answer Authentically to the Toughest Questions
February 13, 2018
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“Strong waves make strong sailors.” – English proverb Why do so many hiring managers ask open-ended questions in job interviews? What possibilities – and perils…
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Job Interviews: Why Authentic Conversation is Key to Success
February 6, 2018
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“Hiring is a manager’s most important job.” – Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005), American management consultant and author How do many job seekers self-sabotage during interviews?…
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Job Interviews: Asking Better Questions – from the Hiring Seat
July 22, 2017
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“Hiring is a manager’s most important job.” –Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005), American management consultant Can you put yourself in the shoes of a manager looking…
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Job Interviews: Asking Questions Matters for Applicants Too!
June 15, 2017
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“A wise man’s questions contain half the answer.” —Solomon ibn Gabriol (1022-1070), Jewish philosopher Ask more. Know more. Share more. Create Compelling Conversations. That’s our…
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Chimayo Press Catalog Spotlight: Compelling Conversations for Fundraisers
October 12, 2016
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Chimayo Press’s Fall 2016 catalog is here, featuring four new titles in addition to our previous collection. Featured in this week’s catalog spotlight: the game-changing Compelling…
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Teaching Matters: Email Etiquette Part 2
September 30, 2016
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“Education is learning what you didn’t even know you didn’t know.” —Daniel J. Boorstin (1914–2004), American historian Reviewing email etiquette in the classroom remains an…
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Teaching Matters: Email Etiquette, Part 1
September 27, 2016
Eric
“They know enough who know how to learn.” —Henry Adams (1838-1918), American historian Email has become a part of our daily life in the 21st…
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