“On one hand access to more is terrific, more info, more options, more entertainment, more flexibility, fewer gatekeeping restrictions….. on the other hand, access to more is like a train wreck of distasteful and tacky come to town, hell bent on leaving it’s mark and lifting its skirt…a lost weekend …Read the Rest
Image by Thorsten Thees via Flickr It was a muggy, grey day with bursts of rain showers. As the day …Read the Rest
Written by Karen D. Swim There is a television show that follows around cake throwing, profanity spouting, possessed by Satan …Read the Rest
Written by Karen D. Swim Taking time to profile your ideal client is essential. Knowing your ideal client will help …Read the Rest
Written by Karen D. Swim Last week I hinted about my “affair” and it’s time to come clean. I would …Read the Rest
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: I've sat in meetings that reminded me of this routine. Hard not to laugh out loud when you start trying ...
: Hi Brad, I really like the idea of distributing terms in advance. I have learned that even in the same ...
: Hi Karen, Another excellent list of communication tips! When I think of the "who's on first" situation, it suggests people ...
: Karen,
I agree with Brad - both with regard to what he said about your list and about sincerity.
Any further points ...
: Hi Brad, thank you! Sincerity is a great addition, thanks for that one Brad! You are so right, and this ...: Hi Jeanne! You are never late and as y you know the welcome light is always on for you 
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: Hello, Karen!
A little late to the party and just catching up on your thought provoking series. You PBJ ...: Hi Karen, You've put together a superb list of communication skills. One further point - be sincere. : Lillie, you are such a talented writer with the ability to easily convey the nuances in your writing. It makes ...
: Karen,
I'm not very articulate verbally so I always opt for e-mail. I really don't like to talk on the phone ...: Hi Brad, interesting that you mention emoticons. I always hated emoticons but when text became a bigger part of my ...: Hi Karen, Reading this made me think about the phenomenon of emoticons. Aren't they an attempt add those human subtleties ...: Janice, I love those thoughts! Often the beauty of communication lies between the words and that is something that is ...