June 25, 2013 • Volume 4, Issue 13 • ISSN: 2154-3240

In This Issue

♦	Feature Article: Finding Meaning at Work
♦	Ask Amanda: How do I avoid “over talking?”
♦	Practical Tips: One Word Difference

Finding Meaning at Work

How do you handle work when you’re not one of the lucky ones who has found meaning there? First, forget the idea that you have to make a drastic change. Anyone can find meaning at their current job because meaning is about connecting to your situation.

If you’re dissatisfied, you’re most likely either bitching and moaning or you’ve progressed beyond that to numbness. Either way, you’re not plugged in. If you were, you’d be more motivated to do something about your dissatisfaction. Instead of disengaging, look to connect—to people, to having fun, to a bigger why, to your strengths. Doing so is a personal choice that can yield big benefits.
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	The best salespeople rarely talk.

Practical Tips:
One Word Difference

We all know that we need to give positive feedback first. We’ve been taught that after we state what works well—and there’s always something—we are supposed to provide suggestions for improvement. Have you noticed how few people actually get this right and provide feedback that helps us grow instead of feedback that shuts us down?

Usually the difference is one word. See if you can spot it.
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When I get nervous I tend to "over talk." Any ideas on how to rein myself in? M.R., Los Angeles, CA

First, shift your focus to your audience. That alone will help manage your nervousness. Pay attention to verbal and non-verbal cues from your listener and use them to enhance your conversation.
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