Let us now praise specifics

Let us now praise specifics

Jun. 2, 2010 by

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

Forever young and distrusted: The five languages young professionals need to know

Apr. 28, 2010 by

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…

Speech Training: The sound of confidence

Speech Training: The sound of confidence

Apr. 19, 2010 by

Last week, I had the chance to sit through another LP meeting and hear the presentations of various managers from the same firm. I was struck by one simple thought.  A soft-spoken manager gave me cause to suspect his level