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10 Great Communication Tips in Just 10 Sentences
When writing this blog, I often get long-winded in my attempt to explain, define, provide examples, etc., so that people, "get it."...

Amy Castro
Apr 5, 20181 min read
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10 Lessons Learned from Pets in a Veterinary Hospital Waiting Room
Yesterday, I was asked by a client to re-run this post from a few years ago. Jack, my Doberman, died in December 2017 at the age of 13....

Amy Castro
Mar 15, 20182 min read
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New Years Resolution: Eliminate These Life-Limiting Words From Your Vocabulary
Most people don't like to make New Year's Resolutions because they don't last much past January 10th. However, this year, I challenge you...

Amy Castro
Dec 27, 20172 min read
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To really listen, you need to listen between the lines
How many times have you been in a situation when a person's mouth said one thing, but everything else about them seemed to be saying...

Amy Castro
Aug 16, 20172 min read
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10 Reasons Why You Should Be More Enthusiastic
As many of you know, I currently have 10 puppies living at my house. Now I will tell you, 10 puppies can be noisy, messy, and a bit of a...

Amy Castro
Mar 29, 20172 min read
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Don't tell me what I can't do!
This week, I thought I'd share a short video with you on the power of positive phrasing. It's based on a segment in my "Customer Service...

Amy Castro
Mar 13, 20171 min read
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Make Listening a Priority
Listening is one of our most important communication skills, but also the one we spend the least amount of time developing. Think about...

Amy Castro
Jan 30, 20172 min read
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Say NO to Listening
"Hey, do you have time to talk?" "Do you have a minute, I have an idea I want to run by you?" How many times a day are you asked...

Amy Castro
Jan 23, 20172 min read
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Do You Suffer from "Pumpkin Without Stem" Syndrome?
Back East where I'm from, it's a fall tradition for many families to take an afternoon trip to a local farm to pick out Halloween...

Amy Castro
Oct 26, 20163 min read
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Six Simple Ways to Get People to Listen to You
One day an old man was casually walking along a country lane with his dog and his mule. Suddenly a speeding truck careened around the...

Amy Castro
May 18, 20165 min read
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Amy Castro
May 4, 20161 min read
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How to Get a Word In Edgewise With a Conversation Dominator
Conversation Dominators. We all know at least one. It's the woman at work who only asks how you're doing so she can jump in and tell you...

Amy Castro
Mar 23, 20164 min read
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Three Reasons Your Meetings Suck . . . the Life Out of Everyone - Part I
"Hey, I'm having a meeting this afternoon, do you want to come?" "Yes! HOORAY! Thanks so much for asking!" Said no one ever. Millions of...

Amy Castro
Jun 11, 20153 min read
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