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‘This Maniac… Needs to be Removed’

Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) was compelled to say what he felt needed to be said about Israel, its leader, Gaza and morality. Was it smart to communicate and will what he expressed prove effective? Time will tell.

Hanne Wulp, the founder of Communication Wise and a mediator, conflict coach and executive communication trainer, talks about Bowman’s comments, leaders’ responsibility and conflict in this Communication Intelligence magazine conversation.

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‘Sometimes, What is Slow is Actually Fast’

Does a faster speed in life always help us achieve success on our time table and is it wise? A movie scene told one expert a lot about this question.

Derrick Kinney, the founder and CEO of Good Money Framework, host of the Good Money podcast and author of, “Good Money Revolution,” a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestseller, talks to Communication Intelligence about fast and slow in this article.

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Viewpoints: Leadership Declaration to Serve

A communication analysis conversation in Communication Intelligence magazine in response to a leader saying, “I can’t wait to be of service to everyone in this room.”

Is this impressive and helpful or does it miss the mark?

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Regret: Being ‘Too Judgmental at the Start’

What’s next when we've allowed our emotions to permit us to jump to conclusions, be initially overly judgmental and express it in a way that causes upset for others and problems for us?

This Communication Intelligence article examines this type of situation. It is based on a story in the news involving a well-known person in his field, accomplished professional golfer Rory McIlroy.

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