Courageous to Make Change – in a Unique Way

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This year, I am finding people are communicating on an entirely different level.  People are interacting with more consideration, yet with more candor and curiosity.  Perhaps it’s my own projection and/or my own desire to only surround myself with such people?  I don’t know. All I do know is that I am enjoying it.  I’m finding that it provides a new sense of hope and a space for positive … [Read more...]

The Movement to the End of the Bully

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  Around this time last year, I rattled off a blog about Cyber Bullying. Today, I have positive news about the outrage around bullying becoming louder. So many amazing people are working hard together to end bullying by changing laws and implementing change. The Weinstein Company's latest film “Bully” is a movement that my company is proud to partake in. The heart wrenching stories … [Read more...]

CQ: Basics of How To Negotiate, Part 1

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As CQ (expressive and receptive communication intelligence) is a guide to getting what you want, and at the same time helping others get what they want, it really is also a recipe for effective negotiation. I believe it is rather imperative to start with an understanding of how to negotiate with yourself. 1. What is your intention? 2. What are you willing to give up? Once these two questions … [Read more...]

CQ of Bullies in Social Media. Stop it Cyber Bullies. It’s very easy to find you.

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I run a social media company and love and respect all the many good attributes social media has brought to the world: Instant share and learn. Rapid responses to tragedies. Cost efficient marketing campaigns for new entrepreneurs. Private places for minorities to feel less alone. And so on… © Clare Munn 2008-2011 However, the negatives are appalling. Who on earth is small … [Read more...]

CQ: A New Definition For “Family”

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Having been brought into a rather eccentric household (whom I adore), I of course grew up understanding the importance of loyalty blah blah blah. But I also grew up to clearly see the ties which occur whether there is the same blood flowing through the other people or not. I call this the 'unconditional gene.' And whether you are family or not, and if you and I to choose to like/love one another … [Read more...]