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Fierce Tip of the Week: Don’t Assume, Ask!

Fierce Tip of the Week: Don’t Assume, Ask!

April 22nd, 2013 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations, Fierce Tip of the Week

We write about making assumptions often on the Fierce blog, because inaccurate assumptions are the achilles heel of conversations. Asking questions, checking for understanding, and being thorough are how you can combat making wrong assumptions. Often we skip over the chance to dig deeper and get clarity, not because we are afraid to, but because we [...]

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Fierce Tip of the Week: Speak to the Unspoken

Fierce Tip of the Week: Speak to the Unspoken

April 15th, 2013 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations, Leadership Training

Part of having conversations that go deep is the ability to identify when, in a conversation, there is something that is being unsaid. This is about obeying your instincts. Some of the time, you may have a physical reaction. Whether it is the hair on the back of your neck or goose bumps on your [...]

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Fierce Tip of the Week: Keep It Simple and Be Direct

Fierce Tip of the Week: Keep It Simple and Be Direct

April 8th, 2013 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations, Fierce Tip of the Week

I have learned over the years, in both my professional and personal life, that the best way to be direct is to keep it simple. Get to the point and get on with it. This week’s Fierce tip encourages you to do just that. When you have a conversation speak to the heart of the [...]

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Fierce Tip of the Week: Own Your Point of View

Fierce Tip of the Week: Own Your Point of View

April 1st, 2013 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations, Fierce Tip of the Week

When I first started at Fierce, I was repeatedly told by our CEO, Halley Bock, and my colleagues that if you work at Fierce you are expected to “show up”. At first, I thought well…duh. If you are hiring me, I promise to come to the office and do my work. However, my time here [...]

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Fierce Tip of the Week: Imagine

Fierce Tip of the Week: Imagine

March 25th, 2013 by Jaime in Fierce Conversations, Fierce Tip of the Week

One of my favorite books when I was a child was And To That I Saw It on Mulberry Street by Dr. Seuss. Now that I have my own little girl, I have started to read it to her and have found myself gaining a new found appreciation for it. The book centers on a [...]

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