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DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras. It’s time to have the talk and not feel bad about it.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Wit and humour at the other person’s expense are rarely worth it and may hurt when least expected. Refuse to talk of another’s vices. Discourage gossip. It is a waste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive. Be careful of another’s feelings. Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

There’s always some low-hanging fruit that can be plucked with little effort or expense. Others carry on self-directed learning in recreational arts and hobbies, matters of health, family and community, or simply to increase their intellectual resources. There are steps you can take to improve productivity today.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 25, 2010

A leader achieves outcomes through —not at the expense of people. A leader allows people to use their strengths, creativity and talents for a common purpose in a way that motivates and creates pride in the task or the organization. A leader inspires confidence, trust and loyalty, through character, integrity and actions.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Be sensitive of others : Jokes at someone else’s expense are not worth the trouble. Don’t point out the speck in the other person’s eye while ignoring the plank your own. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is a huge waste of time. Think about other people’s feelings before you poke fun. Things said in jest often have the sharpest barbs.

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