January 2010
36 posts
“Michael Scott: What topics can you use for small talk?
Creed: Small things… peas, ball bearings, dimes.” —The Office
Creed: Small things… peas, ball bearings, dimes.” —The Office
Global companies find cultural training is more important than etiquette →
usatoday.com
This article got us thinking about cultural communications. It sparked an idea with us. What has your culture(s) taught you about communication?
“Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard, and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.”
—Conan O’Brien
The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos →
cbc.ca
On Wednesday, January 27 I will be going to a taping of The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos. VERY EXCITED!!
Out-of-the-ordinary words
There are times when I come across out-of-the-ordinary words used correctly. Using the right word in the right context helps the listeners or readers to understand immediately without having to wade through unneeded words.
These words popped out when I was reading the Toronto Star on Saturday: quotidian, altruistic and vacillation.
Meanings, pronunciations, etc are provided by Dictionary.com.
“The precariousness of life has entered quotidian experience more intensely than at any other time in the modern era.” Stephen Marche (Earthquakes, cruise liners and the Age of Precariousness)
- quotidian - adjective - kwoh-TID-ee-uhn
meaning: of an everyday character; ordinary; commonplace
“On the issue of Afghanistan, the fact that Obama took time to decide among various proposals is not a sign of vacillation.” Anthony Cantor (Lots of success in Obama’s first 365 days)
-vacillation - noun - vas-uh-ley-shuhn
meaning: a state of indecision or irresolution
“…all the networks have come together..no competition ..purely altruistic..”
George Stroumboulopoulos on the telethons for Haiti
- altruistic - adjective - al-troo-is-tik
meaning: unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.
Collaborating Means Communication →
gmj.gallup.com
Collaborating Means Communicating. A partnership changes every time counterparts communicate — or fail to do so.
by Rodd Wagner and Gale Muller
Adapted from Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life (Gallup Press, November 2009)
The authors recently completed five years of research identifying and analyzing the crucial dimensions of a successful partnership. Their book, Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life, is the product of that research.
Source: Gallup Management Journal
Every wonder what urban communication looks like? →
citymurmur.org
An awesome project from Writing Academic English (W.A.E.). It may be alittle slow to load but it’s definitely worth the wait!
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The Third Opinion: Why We All Need More Design Thinking →
forbes.com
We all know that in today’s economic climate companies are trying to be more efficient with less resources. Saj-nicole Joni from Forbes.com has written a very interesting article on the importance of Design Thinking. If you’ve never heard of Design Thinking you are not alone. I am only now starting to understanding it (with the help of my daughter) and how it can transform my company.
I encourage you to read this article and see how it can transform your thinking.
Green Issues Causing Problems in Your Relationship?
An interesting topic of discussion on The View today: Green issues causing problems in your relationship?
You’re passionate about ‘greening’ and your partner isn’t. She is not recycling even though you told her to. Eventually the gentle reminders become nasty yelling reminders.
You can’t expect others to have your insight if it’s not their interest. They don’t know where you’re coming from. To get someone on your side, you have to educate them, tell them why.
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“question everything”
— georg christoph lichtenberg
The One One Four →
theoneonefour.com
The One One Four is South Korea’s English Language Source for News and Culture in Seoul, Daegu and Pusan. Offering a unique perspective on current news, arts, life & style, food, film, music, fashion, events and so much for the natives and non-natives of South Korea.
