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"Loosen Up Your Communication Style"

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:03:45 -0500

Author:
Theodore Kinni

Description:
Abstract: "If leaders want to connect with all of their staff, they need to combine three styles of effective communication: emotional, factual, and symbolic."

Link to External Document:
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item.jhtml?id=3559&t=career_effectiveness

Attached Document:
kinni-communication.doc (31.5 KB)

Resource Access:
Available to the General Public

Document Source and Bibliographical Information:
Harvard Management Communication Letter (May 1, 2003)

"Survey Confirms that Americans Are Overworked, Overspent, and Rethinking the American Dream"

Sat, 07 Jan 2006 12:40:38 -0500

Author:
Sarah Roberts

Description:
Discussion of a public opinion poll conducted by Widmeyer Research and Polling (Washington, D.C.): "Americans take pride in being a hardworking bunch. But a new nationwide survey reveals that many Americans are feeling a bit overworked — and overspent, as well. The poll, conducted in August 2004 on behalf of the Center for a New American Dream by Widmeyer Communications, represents our most extensive survey of American values and aspirations to date. The results were fairly conclusive. At a time when Americans are divided politically, they seem to agree on one thing: we aren't focused on what really matters.....Eighty-five percent of Americans feel that society’s priorities are 'out of whack.' Ninety-three percent agree that Americans are too focused on working and making money and not enough on family and community.

Link to External Document:
www.newdream.org/newsletter/survey.php

Attached Document:
roberts-poll.pdf (84.81 KB)

Resource Access:
Available to the General Public

Document Source and Bibliographical Information:
Washington, D.C.: Center for a New American Dream (July 2004)