The proper use of commas is often more art than science.
BILL WALSHYou can make a point without being personal. Don’t insult or belittle your people. Instead of getting more out of them you will get less
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In evaluating people, I prize ego. It often translates into a fierce desire to do their best and an inner confidence that stands them in good stead when things really get rough.
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Psychologists suggest that there is a strong link between ego and competitiveness. All the great performers I’ve ever coached had ego to spare.
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Everybody isn’t everybody.
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I’ve observed that if individuals who prevail in a highly competitive environment have any one thing in common besides success, it is failure-and their ability to overcome it.
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You can only succeed when people are communicating, not just from the top down, but in complete interchange. Communication comes from fighting off my ego and listening.
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On occasion I omit commas. On occasion, I use them. (The more you know about English, the less you’re likely to think there are unbreakable “rules” for a lot of these things.)
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Consistent effort is a consistent challenge.
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Your path and purpose will become crystal clear when you begin to trust your vision.
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These are all negative manifestations of ego, and if you are not alert to them, you get diverted and your work becomes diffused. Ego in these cases makes people insensitive to how they work with others and it ends up interfering with the real goal of any group efforts.
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A burro is an ass. A burrow is a hole in the ground. As a journalist you are expected to know the difference.
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As the leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone
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I have a sense of humor. I usually come off as very serious, but I definitely have a dry sense of humor.
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Afford each person the same respect, support, and fair treatment you would expect if your roles were reversed. Deal with people individually, not as objects who are part of a herd-that’s the critical factor.
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We have a lot of players in their first year. Some of them are also in their last year.
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Invest in great relationships, they will pay a lifetime of dividends.
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