What Do You Say Communique'
February 2015 - "Can't say something nice?"
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February Greetings!
Can't say something nice? Well, whatever you do, don't post your thoughts online!
I recently read an article about a would-be minimum wage worker who tweeted:
"I have to start that lame #@&! job at the XYZ pizza place tomorrow! Ugh!"
The would-be boss replied to the tweet:
"Now you don't have to go to that job after all because you're fired! We don't need negative attitudes here. Have a nice jobless life!"
A true story...and a wake-up call for all of us!
In this Valentine's edition of the Communique', I share some on-line communication phrases to avoid--if you must express your angst via email, Twitter, Facebook--and some preferred phrases to use instead.
Also, enjoy the updated Valentine's Day Candy Quiz! FIRST THREE PEOPLE to respond with correct answers win a prize!
I look forward to an opportunity to collaborate with you this year!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Click logo to watch video of Sarita's TEDx Talk
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Can't Say Something Nice?
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NEGATIVE
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POSITIVE OPTION
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| I heard something different
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What will work is...
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I'm happy to do that IF...
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That idea is doable if we...
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| Here's what we CAN do... | |
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You might want to consider
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*The word "but" negates everything before it. For example, "That's an interesting plan BUT..." Instead say "that's an interesting plan AND...I have a few suggestions"
I'd love to receive your POSITIVE WORD OPTION suggestions too!
Have you ever written an angry email and then deleted it? Check out my latest blog to see wrong-way/right way words from a
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VALENTINE'S DAY
CANDY CONTEST
First THREE PEOPLE to reply
with correct answers win a prize!
Name candy bars from the following hints:
(Example: Hills of Dirt = Mounds Bar)
2. Famous Street
3. Almost every Friday
4. Nut Happiness
5. A Bee makes it
6. Greasy one of five
7. Baseball Player
8. Planet
9. Celestial Body
10. A giggle
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JANUARY COMMUNIQUE' CORRECTION: Winners from a 2013 Thanksgiving contest were accidentally listed.
CONGRATS to the actual winners of the 2014 Thanksgiving Word Scramble:
#1 - Frances Santeufemia
#2 - Ginger Hodges-Rodigo
#3 - Denise Hujing
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
University of Michigan Management Conference
I recently had the pleasure of presenting my newest topic
"How to Maintain High-Touch Relationships in High-Tech Times"
as well as a customized opening keynote "Leadership 2015: Communicating for Success" to 200+ University of Michigan leaders.
PHOTO BELOW:
"Selfie" with U-M Management Conference planning committee!
SPECIAL THANKS
to Deborah Orlowski (front center) for your warm hospitality! You rock!!!
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Communication
Quote
of the Month
"The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It is focused attention."
-Rick Warren
PICTURED ABOVE:
Sarita & Loyal
Engagement photo
(We got married on 12/13/14!)
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Where can you see Sarita speak in the next few months?
Atlantic City, NJ
San Francisco, CA (twice!)
Hilton Head, SC
Durham, NC
...and right here in San Diego, CA
(of course!)
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Contact Sarita
760 439-8086
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