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		<title>Communication Tip of the Day: Avoid Others’ Vulnerabilities.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianna Booher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all have sore spots. Ask yourself where you feel the most insecure, where you see a weakness in yourself, what track record you want to keep hidden from the world. Those are the bruises that you want others to stay away from. Others have similar bruises, and punching those sore spots unleashes emotions that [...]<div class='yarpp-related-rss'>

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		<title>Communication Tip of the Day: Work With People’s “Want Tos” Along With Their “Do Its.”</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianna Booher</dc:creator>
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		<title>Communication Tip of the Day: Examine the Payoffs From Continuing Conflict.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianna Booher</dc:creator>
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		<title>Communication Tip of the Day: Move from “Study” to “Act.”</title>
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		<title>Communication Tip of the Day: Establish Your Credibility as a Praise Giver.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 13:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dianna Booher</dc:creator>
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