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Tear Down the Walls: How to Move to Their Side

Grande Lum | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Negotiation, Negotiations, Relationship Advice, Conflict, Relationships, Communications, How to Negotiate, How-to-Negotiate, Conflict Resolution, Influence, Communication, Healthy Living News
Grande Lum

If you truly want to bridge the gap between you and the person across from you, sitting alongside is still the place to start.

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How to Seek Heroism in Demands

Grande Lum | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Work Relationships, Negotiation, Relationships, Conflict, How to Negotiate, How-to-Negotiate, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Influence, Healthy Living News
Grande Lum

In conflict, heroism may be hidden. Recognize the noble goal that is holed up behind demands and defensiveness to find a constructive way out. Act in ways that live up to heroic ideals.

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How and Why Madoff Was Able to Trick so Many "Smart" People

Mark Goulston, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Psychology of Influence, Neuropsychology, Bernard Madoff, Madoff Scandal, Madoff Psychology, Robert B Cialdini, Social Psychology, Influence, Healthy Living News
Mark Goulston, M.D.

How Madoff was able to do it can be explained by social psychology and why he was able to do it can be explained by neuropsychology.

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'Hairy Kate & Trashley': Anti-Fur Protest At Olsen Twins' Book-Signing

Daily Mail | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: Ashley Olsen, Influence, Books, Mary-Kate Olsen, Entertainment News

Hailed as style icons across the world, it seems there are some people who aren't fans of the Olsen twins. As the girls signed autographs to promote ...

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Friday Talking Points [43] -- And The Gold Medal For Snarkiness Goes To...

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Chris Weigant

I don't usually comment on sports, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. I'm no professional sports guy, nor do I play one on the web. But I h...

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The 100 Most Powerful People In Sports

Business Week | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Sports, Influence, Sports Industry, Power, Business News

How do you pick the most powerful people in sports? Is it the super talented athlete who never seems to fail--especially when the game is on the line;...

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