When the reporter saw that he had a couple of good and fair marks, he exploded.
“What the hell is this?” he screamed. “And this and this?”
I said, “Please read what I wrote; it explains the good and fair checks.”
“Bullshit!” he screamed.
Then he stood up, picked up the written review, ripped it in half, crumbled it in his hands, and threw it at me.
Giving Criticism – Is Not as Easy as it Sounds Read More »
Throughout my radio and television career, I have received hundreds of critiques. Criticism flows freely in television news.
How you accept or handle the criticism is more important than what is said.
Accepting Criticism Is Difficult – It’s Important to Be Gracious Read More »
This subtitle of this Podcast-Post could be, “How I Ruined by Radio Career after Mispronouncing John Montefusco.” It wasn’t just the fact that I butchered the Giant’s Pitcher’s name on live radio. It was what happened AFTER that broadcast. My communication skills were non-existent after my first 10-hour radio shift.
But I learned from my mistakes; I’m sharing my tips with all of you now.
Speak Up – Mistakes at Work Part 2 Read More »
Mistake One – Don’t argue with Corporate managers. Who the hell did I think I was? Okay, I was passionate about my work. But they are in charge. They pay my salary.
We All Make Mistakes at Work – Hang In There Read More »
This is what @NASAPerseverance Tweeted at 12:55PM, FEB. 18, 2021
“I’m safe on Mars. Perseverance will get you anywhere.”
Yes. It will!
Hanging in there: Perseverance—the Word of the day Read More »
My communication advice for everybody. Use your headsets. Nobody wants to listen to your phone audio. I mean Nobody. And it’s rude.
Don’t Yell at Each Other in the Grocery Store Read More »
Racism, Violence. Civics Lessons, No Manners.
When they were storming into the building, breaking windows, and beating Capitol Police, I heard one man scream, “This is our building.”
No, sir, it is not. It is America’s building.
The U.S. Capitol, Hate, Racism, Insurgents, Lies, Impeachment, Death, And Love. Read More »
Let’s face it. We all lie. But most of us try to keep our lies small. Like, “No, those pants don’t make you look chubby.” Or, “This is great pasta.” You understand.
But what about the boss who lies and destroys your work and your career. And our lives. What do we do?
There Are Liars at Work And Liars in Life Read More »
Giving thanks every day for our blessings is a great way to live. We all have blessings. You just need to stop and think about them. Blessings, like great communication, takes effort and thought.
Happy Thanksgiving – Thankful 2020 is Almost Over Read More »
A “YES” VOTE MEANS – You SUPPORT USING TAX DOLLARS TO PAY FOR CIRM STEM CELL RESEARCH. (The bonds must be paid back with interest.)
A “NO” VOTE MEANS – YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE TAX DOLLARS TO SUPPORT STEM CELL RESEARCH.
Proposition 14: Bond Debt for Stem Cell Research Funding Read More »
