Author Archives: Kathleen Kelley Reardon

When and How Women Should Say “No” to Go-Nowhere Projects at Work

I posted a blog today on Huffington Post in response to views Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, has expressed in advance of the release of her new book, Lean In.  In part of that blog, I wrote about how important … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Gossip

Sharing here a Harvard Business Review blog by Amy Gallo on gossip.  It’s one of those facts of life.  There are some useful comebacks here, too, for when you don’t want to be manipulated into being part of someone else’s … Continue reading

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Ten Things To Say Today

This article from INC is worth a read:  Ten Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day.  I’d only suggest using “That was awesome” sparingly or it will cease to have meaning.  Instead, be more specific.  For example, “That was the best … Continue reading

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Can You Spare a Compliment?

I was listening to a segment the other day about high school students in Iowa sending compliments to fellow students via Twitter.  What a terrific concept!  After all, compliments cost us nothing but they are rarer than hens’ teeth in … Continue reading

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When People Lie to You

How often do you watch ads where people are lying to each other?  Imagine how often our children see this.  And what of those politicians who talk a good game about leadership and integrity while lying?  Is that all just … Continue reading

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Revisiting Holiday Communication Advice

I wrote this a few years back.  Thought it might be good advice to share again: So you’re heading out to see the relatives? Or, are they coming to you? Stress is inevitable, even the stress of managing your stress. … Continue reading

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A Lesson or Two From the Presidential Debate

Over at Huffington Post today I blogged about the first Presidential debate of 2012.  There’s a general sense that Governor Romney won.  And if you’re looking for a winner, that may be the case.  He surely did on style and … Continue reading

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Getting Too Wrapped Up in Negativity

I recently wrote back to a “ponderer” who shared with me some issues that would surely be difficult to remove from anyone’s mind.  It just so happens that this week I’d been thinking about how much our comebacks are influenced by … Continue reading

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Are You a Sucker?

Well, that’s not a nice way to start a blog!  But you may feel better to know that most of us are suckers — at least at one time or another.  And, it’s getting more common because we are bombarded … Continue reading

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Being Less Sensitive to Slights

There as so many sources of information about ourselves that some days can feel like a battle against incoming arrows of insult.  In some workplaces and schools, putting others down is just part of the culture. This can become overwhelming … Continue reading

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