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How the Best Leaders Shape Conversations
Everyone has experienced meetings that miss the mark. They meander. Important concerns go unspoken. Decisions remain unresolved—or worse, the same decisions are revisited again and again. It’s tempting to blame agendas, calendars, or meeting overload. But these frustrations point to a deeper problem. Every strategy, innovation, decision, and relationship begins as a conversation. Meetings are simply the place where many of an organization’s most consequential conversations happen.
An Analysis of 1,000 Meetings Shows How the Best Leaders Shape Conversations
SKIP TO CONTENT Every strategy, decision, and transformation begins as a conversation. Yet leaders rarely think intentionally about how those conversations unfold. The highest-performing teams steward... Everyone has experienced meetings that miss the mark. They meander. Important concerns go unspoken. Decisions remain unresolved—or worse, the same decisions are revisited again and again.
All the Conversations That Kids Are Missing
Intro from Zach Rausch: One of the subtler, but perhaps most profound, consequences of a screen-saturated life is what it can do to our ability to communicate with one another. At After Babel, we’ve explored the psychological and cognitive effects of a phone-based life, along with the ways it can morally degrade us. Today’s essay reveals how it is quietly eroding our capacity for conversation.
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Spring Cleaning for the Soul: 10 Books to Start the Season Strong
Something magical happens in the spring. After a winter of stillness and reflection, every bit of new movement and color begins to spark anticipation. Any day now, that tiny green bud poking through the mud will burst open into a beautiful crocus. Soon, others will follow and one morning you’ll wake up to a palette of petals adorning the earth. Or as the creeks and rivers melt, a nightly chorus of frog-tune hums will gradually crescendo till summertime.
The BNH Book Review: “Don’t Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life” & “Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves”: Business NH Magazine
Published Monday Mar 24, 2025 Author Terri Schlichenmeyer of The Bookworm Sez Issue: March 2025 The BNH Book Review “Don’t Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life” by Michael Chad Hoeppner 2025/Hachette Go$30/288 pages “Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves” by Alison Wood Brooks 2025/Crown$30/336 pages Making a presentation can be nerve racking. But it doesn’t have to be.
Laugh a Little: Why We All Should Be Telling More Jokes
Where’s the Funny? Despite the abundant benefits of levity, somehow most of us forget or hesitate to use this tool. Just as we don’t ask questions as often as we could, we don’t use levity enough. At age twenty-three, 84 percent of people report smiling and laughing a lot the day before. By age fifty, that percentage drops to 68 percent. It bottoms out at 61 percent around age eighty.
La táctica de negociación más eficaz, según la IA
Imagine conocer una táctica de negociación que podría aumentar sus ganancias en un 20%, que se prepara en menos de tres minutos y se implementa en tan solo unos segundos. Este poderoso enfoque no es un secreto comercial fenicio bien guardado, ni una estrategia compleja ideada por estrategas en salas de guerra ocultas; es simplemente el acto de hacer preguntas abiertas.
The Most Effective Negotiation Tactic, According to AI
Imagine knowing a negotiation tactic that could boost your earnings by 20%, takes less than three minutes to prepare, and only a few seconds to implement. This powerful approach isn’t a well-guarded Phoenician trade secret or a complex strategy devised by tacticians in hidden war rooms — it’s simply the act of asking open-ended questions.
Research: Speed Matters When Companies Respond to Social Issues
Companies and their leaders face new pressures to make public statements about controversial and sometimes divisive social and political issues. New research shows that timing matters: consumers perceive a relationship between speed and authenticity, and discount statements from companies that wait too long to respond. Leaders can use four questions to understand when and how they should shape their response.
Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves
We all struggle with difficult conversations, but we're often not very good at the easy ones either. Though we do it all the time, I argue that conversation is one of the most complex, demanding, and delicate of all human tasks, rife with possibilities for misinterpretation and misunderstanding. And yet conversations can also be a source of great joy, each one offering an opportunity to express who we are and learn who others are—to feel connected, loved, and alive.
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Le pouvoir surprenant des questions
L'idée en bref : LE PROBLÈME Apprendre à poser des questions fait partie intégrante de la formation de certains professionnels, comme les avocats, les journalistes ou encore les médecins. Mais peu de cadres envisagent le fait de poser des questions comme une compétence à affûter. C’est une opportunité manquée.
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Replicability in Lithic Analysis
Resumen La ubicuidad y la durabilidad de los artefactos líticos le da a los arqueólogos datos importantes sobre las dimensiones de la variabilidad del comportamiento humano. A pesar de su importancia, los artefactos líticos pueden ser problemáticos de estudiar ya que los especialistas en lítica difieren ampliamente en sus enfoques teóricos y en los datos que recogen.
City Council votes to close portion of Old Knoxville Highway
NEWPORT—The City of Newport’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday night where they voted to close a portion of Old Knoxville Highway and agreed to purchase a number of emergency vehicles for the Newport Police and Newport Fire Department. Council members voted to close a portion of Old Knoxville Highway that crosses 249 West Broadway Street.
Brooks reelected chairwoman of City School Board
NEWPORT—Meeting in their regularly scheduled session for January, the Newport City Board of Education received monthly updates regarding COVID-19. Jan Brooks was also reelected to serve as chairwoman of the board during the meeting. The recent meeting was the first with newly elected board members Seth Butler and Nathan Vernon. During the workshop, board members received a COVID-19 update.
Psychologie: Welche Rolle Emotionen in Verhandlungen spielen
Foto: Nisian Hughes / Gallery Stock / plainpicture Es ist ohne Frage der Höhepunkt eines jeden Semesters: der Tag, an dem ich mit meinen MBA-Studenten eine Verhandlungsübung mit dem Titel "Verträge sind einzuhalten" mache. Ich teile die Studenten in Paare ein. Die beiden Partner lesen unterschiedliche Versionen einer (fiktiven) Geschichte über die angespannte Beziehung zwischen einem Lieferanten (ein Hersteller von Computerkomponenten) und einem Kunden (ein Suchmaschinen-Start-up).
New School Board members sworn in at Council meeting
NEWPORT—Meeting in their regularly scheduled session for January, the City of Newport’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen swore in the newly elected board members of the City of Newport’s School System. The council also heard a request to consider closing a portion of Old Knoxville Highway. The council did not have a lengthy agenda to tackle and was in session for a mere half hour. All board members were present.
NGS switches to remote learning to finish semester
NEWPORT—The Newport City Board of Education met Monday evening where they made the decision to switch to virtual learning for the final two days of the fall semester. At the beginning of the meeting, Chairwoman Jan Brooks commended Newport Grammar School’s administration, staff and custodians on the excellent job they have done since August. Following the compliment, Brooks then suggested that all students switch to virtual learning on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Carotid Disease and Retinal Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Parameters in Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase II
Pathophysiology/Complications Abstract OBJECTIVE To use optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) to determine whether retinal microvascular parameters are associated with carotid arterial disease in people with type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Participants (community-based) underwent detailed assessments including carotid ultrasonography and OCTA. Ultrasound images were assessed for mean intima-media thickness (IMT) and the presence of stenosis.
City Council discusses dilapidated properties
NEWPORT—The City of Newport’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday night where they received monthly updates regarding COVID-19 and discussed plans to clean up properties within the city limits. Under Communications from the City Administrator, James Finchum advised that the City of Newport is still complying with all COVID-19 regulations and conducting training sessions within all departments. Last month, Finchum advised the city demolished a dilapidated residence on Clifton Heights.
City School Board members receive monthly updates
NEWPORT—Newport's City Board of Education received monthly updates at their monthly meeting held Monday, October 19. Board members met for nearly 45 minutes and all members were present. Under Principal and Assistant Principal’s reports, both Michael Short and Dustin Morrow advised the board that Newport Grammar School has started the 2nd nine weeks of the school year and the school welcomed back nearly 80 students who were previously enrolled in online learning.
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Foto: Epoxydude / Getty Images Vor einigen Jahren baten wir mehrere Frauen und Männer, uns zu helfen, eine Werbekampagne zu entwickeln. Kunde war der von uns erfundene Reiseveranstalter VisitSwitzerland.ch. Wir teilten die Probanden unserer Studie in kleine Gruppen ein und zeigten ihnen ein Foto, auf dem eine typische Schweizer Landschaft zu sehen war mit einem See, einem Berg und der Flagge des Landes: dem weißen Kreuz, das wie ein Pluszeichen aussieht, auf rotem Grund.
City Council amends ordinances, approves parking plan
NEWPORT—Gathering for their regularly scheduled meeting for October, the City of Newport’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday evening where they received monthly updates and voted to amend a pair of ordinances, while also adopting a new parking plan for McSween and Mims Avenues. The council did not have a lengthy agenda to tackle and was in session for half an hour. All board members were present with the exception of Alderman Mike Hansel and Alderwoman Louanna Ottinger.
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Foto: Catherine Falls Commercial / Moment RF / Getty Images Führungskräfte verbringen viel Zeit damit, von anderen Menschen Informationen einzuholen – beispielsweise einen Teamleiter nach dem Stand des laufenden Projekts zu fragen oder in einer wichtigen Verhandlung ihrem Gegenüber Fragen zu stellen.
Fehlerkommunikation: Die richtige Entschuldigung
Die "Washington Post" nannte es "gruselig". "The Atlantic" spekulierte gar, ob es illegal sei. Ein Anwalt für Datenschutzrecht fragte sich, ob es zu Suiziden geführt haben könnte. Das waren nur einige der zahlreichen Reaktionen auf die Verlautbarung im Juni 2014, Facebook habe Wissenschaftlern eine Woche lang erlaubt, die News-Feeds von 689 000 Benutzern zu manipulieren.
City School Board concerned with teachers’ workload
NEWPORT—Meeting in their regularly scheduled meeting for September, the Newport City Board of Education received monthly updates while also expressing concerns with teachers' workloads. The meeting lasted for 60 minutes and all board members were present. During the meeting board member Mickey Powers spent time expressing his concerns with teachers' workload and asked the board to consider an alternate route to virtual learning.
Vick appointed City of Newport Municipal Judge
NEWPORT—The City of Newport Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday evening where they appointed local attorney Brittany Wild Vick to serve as the city’s next Municipal Judge. The seat was vacant after the passing of Judge Vida Bell. The council did not have a lengthy agenda to tackle and was in session for an hour. All members were present with the exception of Alderman Steve Smith. City of Newport Mayor Roland “Trey” Dyke III announced that the city needed to appoint a new Municipal Judge.
Newport Grammar is 'taking it one day at a time'
NEWPORT—Newport’s City Board of Education spent time Monday evening receiving monthly updates from administrators and discussing Newport Grammar’s mask mandate. The meeting lasted a mere half hour and all board members were present. During the meeting, Assistant Principal Dustin Morrow asked school board members for their advice on how to handle students who refuse to wear a mask during the school day.
Grand Jury hands down indictments
NEWPORT—Members of the Cocke County Grand Jury reported a number of criminal charges last week. Arraignments for those accused by the Grand Jury will be handled in Cocke County Circuit Court by Honorable Judge Carter Moore. Here is a listing of those indicted by the grand jury. Court records do not identify persons by age, address or occupation and there may be other people with the same or similar names. Of those accused were Spencer Eugene Grooms.
Top 10 Tech Trends in Public Safety
Share FREE DOWNLOAD To access this document for free please log in or register. Abstract This IDC Web Conference looks at key technological trends for public safety agencies globally, providing agencies, and the IT ecosystem that serves them, with guidance on key success factors and pitfalls to avoid.
City donates funds to Veterans Service Office
NEWPORT—The City of Newport Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday evening where they voted to donate money to the Cocke County Veterans Service office to help purchase a new van. The City Council meeting lasted nearly 45 minutes and all council members were present with the exception of Alderman Mike Hansel.
Youth sports and COVID-19: Understand the risks
By Dr. Alison Brooks American Academy of Pediatrics Posted8/9/2020 7:30 AM The sudden loss of sports during COVID-19 shutdowns was hard for many young athletes and their families. Understandably, families and athletes are looking forward to returning to sports as soon as they can. However, they are rightfully concerned about safety during this pandemic.
Sarcasm, self-deprecation, and inside jokes: a user’s guide to humour at work
Premium Expert briefings Adobe Some leaders use humour instinctively; many more could wield it purposefully. For the Harvard Business Review, Brad Bitterly & Alison Wood Brooks report. A few years ago, we conducted a research study in which we asked people to help us create an ad campaign for a travel service called VisitSwitzerland.ch (which we’d made up).
Couple charged following fight at doctor’s office
NEWPORT—A Newport couple was arrested Thursday afternoon following an altercation at Newport Pediatrics. Newport Police Officers identified the couple as Angel L. Howard, 28, and James Walker, 29. Both were charged with assault and child endangerment. On Thursday, officers were dispatched to Newport Pediatrics concerning a domestic disturbance inside an exam room. Patrolman Jordan Douglas spoke with Walker who said he and Howard began arguing over Walker talking to a nurse.
City of Newport sets tax rate for new fiscal year
NEWPORT—In their regularly schedule meeting for July, the City of Newport’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify the property tax rate for the fiscal year 2020-2021. The new tax rate is $2.41 per $100 assessed value. The meeting lasted nearly an hour and all board members were present.
Three Trends to Watch in Public Safety
Industry Discover Our Public Safety Guidance on Key Success Factors, and Pitfalls to Avoid Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email Public safety agencies globally are undergoing a process of digital reinvention, some facets of which have been further catalyzed by the impact of COVID-19.
IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2020: National Civilian Government
Share TECH SUPPLIER Jul 2020 - Taxonomy - Doc # US44303820 IDC's Worldwide Digital Transformation Use Case Taxonomy, 2020: National Civilian Government By: Adelaide O'BrienResearch Director, Government Digital Transformation Strategies, Matt ArcaroResearch Manager, Next Generation Automotive, Alison Brooks, Ph.D.Research Vice President, Smart Cities and Communities – Public Safety, Linda ChandlerResearch Director, IDC Government Insights, Europe, Massimiliano ClapsResearch Director, Shawn P.
Sarcasm, Self-Deprecation, and Inside Jokes: A User’s Guide to Humor at Work
Idea in Brief The Problem Humor is widely considered essential in personal relationships, but in leaders, it’s seen as an ancillary behavior. Though some leaders use humor instinctively, many more could wield it purposefully. The Benefits Humor helps build interpersonal trust and high-quality work relationships and influences behaviors and attitudes that matter to leadership effectiveness, including employee performance, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and creativity.
Newport man charged following pursuit
NEWPORT—A Newport man was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit on Sunday, June 14. Newport Police officers identified the male as Dustin R. Hurley, 30, Edwina-Bridgeport Road. He was charged with fleeing to evade, reckless driving and speeding. On Sunday, Newport Police Patrolman Paul Weber observed a vehicle speeding on Mineral Street and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, the driver of the vehicle, identified as Hurley, did not stop and fled on Washington Avenue. Ptl.
Knoxville couple seriously injured in weekend crash
DEL RIO—A Knoxville couple sustained serious injuries following a motorcycle accident on East Highway 25/70 on Saturday, June 13. Several first responders were dispatched to the area of East Highway 25/70 near Trendsetter Way in reference to the accident at 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, THP troopers learned David Broadwater, 67, and Karen Verklas, 56, both of Knoxville, were traveling east on East Highway 25/70 when Broadwater lost control of his 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
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