by Margaret Anderson | Aug 12, 2020 | Blog, Training
My recent success participating in a virtual panel discussion has led to something much more exciting: new virtual training courses for individuals. These courses will focus on persuasion, consensus building, and related communication skills. Advantages for Trainees...
by Margaret Anderson | May 13, 2020 | Blog
I was moved by a phone call from a client who told me how hard it is for her to find reasons for hope about COVID19. Here’s a supplement to my earlier post “Coping with Corona”) with more reasons for hope–and a few caveats. There’s Hope...
by Margaret Anderson | Apr 19, 2020 | Blog
A few weeks ago, I heard from people I know personally–highly intelligent, educated and decent people–that the government was putting National Guard troops in place to quell riots and looting in connection with COVID19. As it happened, that same day, I had...
by Margaret Anderson | Apr 10, 2020 | Blog
At this exceptional time, I deviate from my general policy of keeping this blog mostly devoted to persuasion, consensus building and related communication skills. I want to help others cope with COVID-19 and all it’s offshoot issues. I hope you find these hopes...
by Margaret Anderson | Feb 8, 2020 | Blog
A New Painting Inspired Me In planning a furniture rearrangement, I opened up space for a new painting. I bought Chris Rogers’ piece, Through a Broken Fence, the featured image for this post. Chris is an amazingly creative woman. First, a graphic designer, then...
by Margaret Anderson | Jan 18, 2020 | Blog
As some of you know, I coined what I call the “Silver Rule” because people naturally resist being criticized, accused, argued with–as Dr. Gregory Lester terms it, “being made wrong” [Power with People]. You can read more about how to use the...