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How to have a tough conversation
![When the stakes of a conversation are high, many of us clam up or blow up. A recent survey by Al Switzler, Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny and Ron McMillan, co-authors of "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" (McGraw-Hill), found that the person most people struggle to hold difficult, life-changing conversations with is their boss. Spouses are second. In the survey, 525 respondents identified a single conversation that had life-altering consequences. More than half said the effects of this one conversation lasted forever. Nearly two-thirds permanently damaged a relationship. One in seven harmed a career.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-12/67010720-27130638-187105.jpg "When the stakes of a conversation are high, many of us clam up or blow up. A recent survey by Al Switzler, Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny and Ron McMillan, co-authors of "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High\" (McGraw-Hill), found that the person most people struggle to hold difficult, life-changing conversations with is their boss. Spouses are second. In the survey, 525 respondents identified a single conversation that had life-altering consequences. More than half said the effects of this one conversation lasted forever. Nearly two-thirds permanently damaged a relationship. One in seven harmed a career.")
When the stakes of a conversation are high, many of us clam up or blow up. A recent survey by Al Switzler, Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny and Ron McMillan, co-authors of "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" (McGraw-Hill),... -
Apple's iBooks 2, iBooks Author: Bids to own publishing's future
TechnologyApple's new iBooks 2, iBooks Author and iTunes U apps are moves to capture the future of education and self-publishing. The apps are also a move to continue to build on the success Apple had under the late Steve Jobs.... -
Reports say Apple will announce 'Garage Band for ebooks'
Jacket CopyMore hints about Apple's Thursday announcement point to being able to create interactive textbooks.... -
What to do when you've been dissed
My favorite zinger was directed against me by the mother of a college boyfriend.
"I've seen many photographs of you," she informed me when we first met, her eyes slowly — and with obvious disapproval — taking in my frizzy hair, fussy dress...Tags: Politics, Bill Cosby, George Gershwin, John F. Kennedy, Human Interest
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Book helps sort out caregiving options
McClatchy/Tribune NewsPaul Hogan grew up with caregiving. When his grandmother fell ill, his mother cheerfully told her siblings she would provide care. "The family felt my grandmother might live a year, at most. She was so weak," Hogan recalls. "Well, the year turned...Tags: Paul Hogan, Social Issues, Health, Medical Services, Long Term Care
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Teaching by example
Students and teachers from Ocean View School District are sharing a new teaching method with schools throughout the country.
College View, Sun View and Westmont elementary schools, as well as a team of teachers from Mesa View and Vista View middle...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Ocean View, Landforms, Mountains, Colleges and Universities
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SeaWorld San Diego to announce new ride for 2012
![<a title="Funland: SeaWorld San Diego" href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-seaworld-shamu-20101207,0,17385.story"><strong>SeaWorld San Diego</strong></a> plans to unveil a $10 million-plus manta-themed ride and animal exhibit for 2012, according to construction documents.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-01/270903480-11154340.jpg "<a title="Funland: SeaWorld San Diego\" href=\"http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-seaworld-shamu-20101207,0,17385.story\"><strong>SeaWorld San Diego</strong></a> plans to unveil a $10 million-plus manta-themed ride and animal exhibit for 2012, according to construction documents.")
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterSeaWorld San Diego plans to unveil a $10 million-plus manta-themed ride and animal exhibit for 2012, according to construction documents. The marine park had been keeping the project under wraps until Web snoops discovered an online bid invitation for...Tags: Wildlife, Shamu (killer whale), Building Material, Amusement and Theme Parks, Metal and Mineral
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Taking a chance on the rest of your life
There is not much time left.
You may be 50, or 64 or 32 when it hits you in the gut that life is finite and if you're going to make a contribution to this world, you'd better start making it.
In midlife, we reassess. We ask ourselves how we want to...Tags: Human Interest, BP Plc, Education, Washington, DC, Transportation
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7 unusual thesauri to celebrate Roget
Tribune reporterThesaurus day, observed on Jan. 18, commemorates the birthday of Peter Roget, who first published his celebrated collection of synonyms in 1852. In observance of Thesaurus Day, here is a list of unique and unusual thesauri. "The Thinker's Thesaurus:...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Human Interest, Marketing, Book
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Allergies shouldn't be a source of embarrassment
Q: Your peanut-allergic daughter just entered grade school and suddenly feels embarrassed by her allergy. How can you help her cope?
Parental advice
Acknowledge her feelings but let her know there is nothing to be embarrassed about. It's actually...Tags: Politics, Health, Peanuts, Physical Conditions, Family
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