Let us now praise specifics
We are entitled to our own opinions, but none of us is entitled to our own facts. In fact, most of us hold our opinions with little respect for facts. For instance, when you ask a passionate partisan why she voted
Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know
You may be familiar with the prayer-like song that Bob Dylan wrote in which he wishes that someone, or all of us, can “stay forever young.” May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong And may you stay…
Persuasion and Influence: Competing for Internal Resources
Suppose you work for a large pharma company that historically makes its profits from blockbuster primary care products, and you work in oncology. When you present your plans to the senior people, it’s evident that they don’t understand your specialty,