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Next Entries »Check out CNN.com for The Frisky’s “The 8 Worst Apologies Ever”
Thursday, September 11th, 2008By now, my readers know that I’m passionate about helping people learn to make effective apologies that restore and strengthen their relationships. So I was delighted to see CNN.com pick up a post today by blogger Judy McGuire of The Frisky titled, “The 8 Worst Apologies Ever.” Ms. McGuire focused on ways that women often [...]
Is it ethical for failed CEOs to accept big exit pay packages?
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008Today, the federal government announced its conservatorship plan to bail out mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In all honesty, the government probably didn’t have much choice in the matter, because the two companies own or guarantee almost half of the mortgages in the United States. If either or both were to go [...]
Former school superintendent’s apology mends fences
Monday, September 8th, 2008In Emeryville, California, Stephen Wesley reportedly did a great job as School Superintendent, enhancing student morale and improving the academic culture in the tiny, two-school district. Unfortunately, his success was short-lived. Wesley was hired in 2007, based in part on his claims that he had a Ph.D. from Columbia University and master’s degrees in theology and philosophy [...]
Will the next President tell the truth about our levees?
Friday, September 5th, 2008With Hurricanes Gustav, Hannah and Ike making headlines – and throwing a monkey wrench into the Republican Convention – this week, it’s an ideal time to ask how the next President will address the condition of the levees that were designed to protect our nation’s cities from flooding. We all remember the disaster that struck New Orleans in [...]
Kudos to Neil Diamond for a first-class apology!
Thursday, September 4th, 2008My hat goes off to singer Neil Diamond, whose “silk and sandpaper” voice has contributed so many hits to popular music. Unfortunately, even rock stars get sick now and then, and Diamond recently suffered a bout of laryngitis that left fans in Ohio disappointed after one of his concerts. Diamond not only publicly apologized, he did [...]
Check out “The Perfect Apology”!
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008If you’ve made a mistake and you’re looking for advice on how to apologize , be sure to visit one of my favorite websites, “The Perfect Apology,” www.perfectapology.com. This wonderful site has lots of great ideas on how to apologize in both business and personal settings. It offers creative ideas for apology gifts, quotes on apologies, [...]
How engaged are your employees? Gallup says it matters!
Monday, September 1st, 2008It’s Labor Day, the day when the summer traditionally comes to an end, kids get ready to go back to school, and the rest of us face a return to the daily grind. However, Labor Day was originally intended to honor working men and women, so this is a good day to ask just how [...]
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