by Margaret Anderson | Jun 28, 2022 | Blog, Frame of Mind
I teach people how to discuss sensitive issues and build consensus. They are more successful when they keep calm and avoid, or minimize, direct confrontation or “wrong making.” So some may think I’m unflappable. I actually feel deeply, but when...
by Margaret Anderson | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, interest talk
If you missed Part I of this two-part series, or want to refresh your memory, Please click here: So, if directly contradicting doesn’t work so well, what do we do instead? Here’s a tiny sampling of tips: Ask sincerely curious questions Say, you’d ideally like Charlie...
by Margaret Anderson | Apr 28, 2021 | Blog, Frame of Mind, News
Here’s another potpourri blog for you all: Speaking for San Diego’s Project Management Institute I just landed a video speaking engagement for the San Diego chapter of the Project Management Institute. My chosen topic is Five Top Communication Tips for...
by Margaret Anderson | Oct 24, 2020 | Blog, Frame of Mind, True stories
Many people underestimate their influence, especially if they don’t get immediate agreement from another person. But you can have a bigger impact than you imagine. A Surprise Success Last April, a friend I’ll call “Ed” told me he planned to fly out...
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...