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      5. Let people know what it is you want to talk about. 4. Tell people why this is worth knowing or doing. 3. Tell people the WIIFM. 2. Have a follow up dialogue to check for shared understanding. 1. Rinse and repeat. And be patient.   What other tips do you have […]

            5. Determine why you get distracted…and then figure out what to do about it! 4. Change venues. 3. Use your calendar and a timer. 2. Block the internet and communication with the outside world. 1. Use distraction-free writing tools.   Resources mentioned in the podcast: Pomodoro Technique Wikipedia definition, […]

          5.  Have a pre-meeting with your co-facilitator. 4.  Stay present and focused while the other co-facilitator is “on”. 3.  Demonstrate the behaviors and language of co-facilitation. 2.  Communicate with each other during the co-facilitation. 1.  Give—and get—feedback from each other.   What other tips do you have on co-facilitation? Leave […]

        5. I don’t have time. 4. It won’t sound genuine. 3. People will expect a raise at the end of the year. 2. If I don’t tell them they are doing something wrong–they know they are doing it right. 1. I don’t need positive feedback. What other tips do you have […]

        5. Provide regular feedback (even daily!). 4. Provide a high-quality feedback message that is specific and includes the impact. 3. Regular feedback is about intention…not about time. 2. Provide constructive and positive feedback. 1. Feedback is about the other person…it’s not about you.   What other tips do you have? Leave […]

Robin’s Top 5 podcast #5: Top 5 Tips for Using Google Search (a longer show than usual this week…30 minutes) (right-click here if you want to download the MP3 to your computer) 5.  Use Google’s advanced search 4.  Narrow your search with Google’s sidebar tools 3.  Use Google’s wonderwheel and timeline to hone your search Google Wonder Wheel […]