{"id":30,"date":"2017-01-31T13:39:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T13:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/Blog\/index.php\/2017\/01\/31\/good-character-at-work-how-do-you-measure-up\/"},"modified":"2017-01-31T13:39:00","modified_gmt":"2017-01-31T13:39:00","slug":"good-character-at-work-how-do-you-measure-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/31\/good-character-at-work-how-do-you-measure-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Character At Work &#8211; How Do You Measure Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\">\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-us4XyKOa0aE\/WJCXxLwtzII\/AAAAAAAADfk\/uw7TrwcuAUMsWVXqfIv7Tivc8oZQMMfswCLcB\/s1600\/Businessman%2Bon%2Barrow%2Bof%2Bsuccess%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BPat138241.jpg?ssl=1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-us4XyKOa0aE\/WJCXxLwtzII\/AAAAAAAADfk\/uw7TrwcuAUMsWVXqfIv7Tivc8oZQMMfswCLcB\/s640\/Businessman%2Bon%2Barrow%2Bof%2Bsuccess%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BPat138241.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong>&#8220;<em>Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.<\/em>&#8220;<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.values.com\/inspirational-quotes\/3733-character-is-like-a-tree-and-reputation-like-a\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">Abraham Lincoln<\/span><\/a>,16<sup>th<\/sup> U.S President.<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">You know them when you see them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\">\n<p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">The people who have good character speak convincingly from a place of truth. <\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">They<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>walk about with quiet confidence because their<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>moral compasses are so in sync with their core values that they are straight arrows &#8211; their words are their bonds. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">They may not be perfect but you know instinctively that they can be trusted. Although sometimes they prefer to work behind the scenes, they are vocal about injustice even if they stand alone.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">In <em>corporateville<\/em>, a good character heralds you into the corridors of opportunity; it also enhances your skills. Because it&#8217;s such a deep component of your values, influenced by your upbringing and honed over time, it can&#8217;t be bought. A good character makes you unique, yet keeps you grounded since your overriding concern is&nbsp; to provide value &#8211; in your role, to your colleagues and to your organisation.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">People of good character display specific traits:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong>1) They demonstrate a high degree of integrity&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MTUM1o27BhM\/WJCIxBnoWAI\/AAAAAAAADeY\/iZa8v0N3KYcRe0spgX267S2jN_z-zyd5wCEw\/s1600\/Businessman%2Bbesides%2Bintegrity%2Bposter%2B-freedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?ssl=1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MTUM1o27BhM\/WJCIxBnoWAI\/AAAAAAAADeY\/iZa8v0N3KYcRe0spgX267S2jN_z-zyd5wCEw\/s640\/Businessman%2Bbesides%2Bintegrity%2Bposter%2B-freedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?resize=640%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">In words and in deeds. This means that they say what they mean and follow through on promises they make.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">They are reliable, honest and trustworthy.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">When you need the unadulterated truth, stripped of all the &#8216;political correctness&#8217; and popularly accepted norms, they are the only ones who would stick to fairness, even if it loses them allies at the workplace or costs them dearly in promotions and perks.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">They may run the risk of being made scapegoats by some of the power-obsessed big shots because they neither consent to unethical practices nor condone cover-ups. Yet, when a crisis breaks, they&#8217;re often vindicated&nbsp;by their resolve because their good character cannot be maligned.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">They are rare in today&#8217;s corporate jungle but again, you&#8217;d know them when you meet them.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">So how well do you measure up if pitted against their consistent display of integrity, fairness and reliability?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Food for thought.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong>2) They prioritise simple, brief and clear communication<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lYrjkAaWCVo\/WJCKGyu8LDI\/AAAAAAAADek\/Skns8Q9AUzIIrfKBW66Xw_9bDNAAHKEqACLcB\/s1600\/Businessman%2Bgiving%2Bpresentation%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BIosphere.jpg?ssl=1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lYrjkAaWCVo\/WJCKGyu8LDI\/AAAAAAAADek\/Skns8Q9AUzIIrfKBW66Xw_9bDNAAHKEqACLcB\/s640\/Businessman%2Bgiving%2Bpresentation%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BIosphere.jpg?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">In speech and in writing, they<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"> practise<\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">the three&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/lucille-ossai.blogspot.com.ng\/2016\/01\/the-3-fold-communications-dilemma.html#axzz3x7yzkpAI\"><span style=\"color: blue;\">beacons of effective communication<\/span><\/a>: simplicity, brevity and clarity.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Their speeches and presentations are short, easy to understand, and highlight strong, clear calls-to-action. The result is that their audiences are equipped with information on how to proceed.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Their written communication is concise, convincing and inspiring.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">When representing the organisation in public, their nonverbal cues and poise elicit credibility. They don&#8217;t appear &#8216;shifty&#8217; and they don&#8217;t shy away from tough questions because the truth is their best defence.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Thus, you believe them when they speak and are won over when they write.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">But realise that they became effective communicators with practice and discipline. And those build character.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\">\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><strong>3) They are selfless<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"line-height: 48px;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">By far <\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">the most difficult behaviour to consistently demonstrate is selflessness.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Because people of good character are comfortable in their own skins, they tend to cherish community over individuality and&nbsp;prioritise the common good. So they&nbsp; willingly perform in the background, or go out of their way to save jobs, even if it means requesting for pay cuts or forfeiting entitlements. They are also generous with their time and inputs.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8VvZclLto7c\/WJCOegA8h3I\/AAAAAAAADe0\/90OUCkR7t9Ylx3tnjyrgOBOZHwDs6wn8QCEw\/s1600\/Hands%2Basking%2Bfor%2Bavailable%2Bhelp%2B-freedigitalphotos.net%2BStaurt%2BMiles.jpg?ssl=1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8VvZclLto7c\/WJCOegA8h3I\/AAAAAAAADe0\/90OUCkR7t9Ylx3tnjyrgOBOZHwDs6wn8QCEw\/s640\/Hands%2Basking%2Bfor%2Bavailable%2Bhelp%2B-freedigitalphotos.net%2BStaurt%2BMiles.jpg?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">When working in teams, they wouldn&#8217;t toot their horns, nor announce to all who care to listen how their actions saved the company millions, or how they signed up the biggest accounts.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">They are even uncomfortable with praise from their peers or management because they view their contributions to the organisation as their duty. Such loyalty is of course incomprehensible to other professionals in the cutthroat environment of corporateville.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Yes, these people by their words and actions challenge us to become better human beings at work, even while we aspire to greater heights professionally.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Will we allow ourselves to be so inspired?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br \/><b><br \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\">People<span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">&nbsp;of good character aren&#8217;t fictional beings who are morally superior to us that we needn&#8217;t bother to improve.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">No, they are regular people who for whatever reasons, decided to form certain habits. Through discipline, and despite numerous challenges, they coaxed those habits and consistently practised them until those traits became second nature.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">Good character which&nbsp; was priceless in Abraham Lincoln&#8217;s era, is still invaluable today. As echoed by the&nbsp;beloved statesman,&nbsp;it is the &#8216;real thing&#8217;; it is not the attractive sheen of a reputation.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bb0N2hz1k-I\/WJCRM7ZJBqI\/AAAAAAAADe8\/wd39y5tMADwFynSIkxnncm8RrB8Q1oz8wCLcB\/s1600\/Businessman%2Bleading%2Ba%2Bgroup%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BRenjith%2BKrishnan.jpg?ssl=1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Bb0N2hz1k-I\/WJCRM7ZJBqI\/AAAAAAAADe8\/wd39y5tMADwFynSIkxnncm8RrB8Q1oz8wCLcB\/s640\/Businessman%2Bleading%2Ba%2Bgroup%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BRenjith%2BKrishnan.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\">Good character separates you from the pack and announces you from afar. At work, it communicates your values and increases your influencing skills. It also helps you champion that which is dear to you and gets you results because people trust you.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\">So how do you measure up at work? What other traits do people of good character display? Kindly post your comments below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">P.S &#8211; I&#8217;ve added a new page to this blog: Clients. It can be accessed from the homepage. Kindly take a look. Remember that I provide customised communications coaching for individuals, groups and companies. Contact me for details if you need help.<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;sans-serif&quot;; line-height: 115%;\">If you enjoyed this post, don&#8217;t rush off just yet. 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