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					  <title><![CDATA[Chaos and Communication]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[A recent worldwide survey revealed that there are 6,800 languages and dialects spoken globally today. While I am often amazed how inaccurate communications can get, when you consider the number of languages spoken, it is somewhat amazing that we communicate at all.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Jim Stovall)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:57:48 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[When Silence Isn&#039;t Golden]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.refresher.com/mindfulnetwork/articlelive/articles/83/1/When-Silence-Isn039t-Golden/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[How many times have you sat through a meeting and bit your tongue when a serious workplace issue was raised - only to engage in a much franker discussion about it with colleagues outside the room? Communication breakdown is a huge problem in the workplace. Call it the "moose on the table": Everyone knows this problem of lack of candour is there, but they don't want to deal with it, preferring to ignore it or pretend it doesn't exist.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Jim Clemmer)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 16:56:48 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Power of ‘And’]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[The English language can be complex and confusing, creating communication nightmares and mountains of misunderstanding. But there is one simple word that can foster goodwill, help you delve deep into the psyche of people, and help you build significance, worth and value around any topic.<br/><br/>The word is <b>'And'</b>. As simple, yet as complex as that; so let's take a look at the clout this word holds to help you be more compelling and convincing.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Sharon Moore)</author>
					  <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:11:39 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Notes on Writing]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Internet searches for quotations about writing almost invariable turn of the thoughts of novelists, poets, playwrights, etc., as if fiction were the only category of writing of any consequence. I made such a search in order to put together this article. At first I was disappointed by the lopsided results, but on further reflection they turned out to be quite fortuitous.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Philip Yaffe)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:12:39 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Deep Inquiry and Listening]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;">Fostering a Culture of Deep Inquiry and Listening</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><br/>The degree to which leaders and transformation-agents embody, communicate, foster, and require such skillfulness will define the degree of success the organization will have in meeting their greatest challenges, and aligning action with the vision and values of the organization. By leading into a culture of deep inquiry and skillful listening, leaders can strengthen the foundation from which all else stems.<br/> ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Jamie Walters)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:01:25 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Listen Critically]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.refresher.com/mindfulnetwork/articlelive/articles/67/1/Listen-Critically/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[I had a difficult experience this past week: I had to practice what I preach. I had to listen to someone share her criticisms, suggestions, and proposed new procedures for an organization I have been heavily involved with for the past five years. And here's the tough part, I had to force myself not to interrupt her. Every time Susan said something I disagreed with I had to struggle to control my knee-jerk reaction and say "But you don't understand...", "But we've tried that before", "But..."&nbsp; I had to listen critically. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Liz Weber)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[The Technology Trap For Talking Takes a Toll]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.refresher.com/mindfulnetwork/articlelive/articles/63/1/The-Technology-Trap-For-Talking-Takes-a-Toll/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Clear communication is critical in life and in business. Use the wrong mode of communication and you can lose customers fast. Use the right mode of communication and build relationships that last.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Eileen McDargh)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:26:34 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Tap Audiences&#039; Desire to Care]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.refresher.com/mindfulnetwork/articlelive/articles/51/1/Tap-Audiences039-Desire-to-Care/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[In today's time-starved, relationship-diminished world, audiences:<br/>Crave attention and connection with each other,<br/>Want ready-to-use ideas,<br/>AND still expect to be entertained. <br/><br/>These goals are often at odds when preparing a presentation that will make people rave about one's program long afterwards. Consequently, successful presenters need gut instincts-based behavioral insights into how to grab and hold their audiences attention.<br/><br/>]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Kare Anderson)</author>
					  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:44:20 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Great Business Presentations]]></title>
					  <link>http://www.refresher.com/mindfulnetwork/articlelive/articles/43/1/Great-Business-Presentations/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[<strong>The Best Kept Secret of Great Business Presentations</strong><br/><br/>I was inundated with e-mails after digi-penning the article &#8220;<a href="http://writingriffs.blogspot.com/2007/11/animotorize-help-banish-boring-business.html" target="_blank">Animotorize - Help Banish Boring Business Presentations.</a>&#8221; Most agreed that the proliferation of really bad business presentations was an overbearing tax on the human mind and spirit. A few of the respondents challenged me to give them examples of what I thought were really good presentations. Not only will I provide ten examples, but also a book that I bet you&#8217;ve never heard of, that&#8217;ll help you nail any presentation.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Steve Kayser)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:31:21 EST</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Talk About the Good Stuff]]></title>
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					  <description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that much of what we talk about with others isn't all that inspiring or positive? Even the most positive people I know will admit they spend more time than they&#8217;d like to admit talking about, listening to, or engaging in conversations about &#8220;bad stuff.&#8221; I challenge you to upgrade your conversations. Pay close attention to what you say. See if you can talk more about the good stuff, express your gratitude and appreciation for others and life, and look at what&#8217;s right more often than what&#8217;s wrong.]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Mike Robbins)</author>
					  <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:11:13 EST</pubDate>
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