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Leadership Consultant Margaret Morford on Navigating Office Politics for Career Success

sdawson — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:52:52 +0000

Margaret Morford is an organizational consultant, trainer, speaker, and author of leadership books including The Hidden Language of Business: Workplace Politics, Power & Influence. A former attorney and human resource executive, Morford addresses how to navigate office politics regardless of your position and background for career success. Learn inside intelligence to:

Advance in your workplace;
Avoid common missteps that undermine success;
Apply positive political skills;
Maximize career advancement.

Margaret’s razor-sharp insights help identify who has real power and influence in your organization and how to develop your own career plan to achieve your goals.

For more from Margaret Morford, listen to the entire show on Monday, January 10, 2011, at 12pm EST/9am PST, or visit www.thehredge.net.

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Donna Flagg, Consultant and Author of Surviving Dreaded Conversations

sdawson — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:00:32 +0000

Donna Flagg, consultant and author of Surviving Dreaded Conversations: How to Talk Through Any Difficult Situation at Work, reveals dos and don’ts and easy-to-memorize scripts for the tongue-tied. She shares insights to help you communicate more effectively, including:

There is real value in being forthcoming and forthright
Communication is the most powerful tool at work
High emotions are what most often deteriorate the integrity of a conversation

Worrying about what someone might do or say creates barriers that can be difficult or even impossible to overcome.

While the thought of having a difficult work conversation is unpleasant, the experience doesn’t have to be. It’s all about telling the truth and being clear without always expecting to fight.

For more from Donna Flagg, listen to the show on Monday, May 3, at 12pm EST/9am PST or visit www.krysalis.com.

To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.