Here’s your HR communication lesson today. It’s something I learned in journalism school:
Say it once. Say it right. Get outta there.
I could say a bunch more, but you get the point. I’m outta here.
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Ann Bares
Jan 30th, 2009
Frank:
Love it. My friend Peggy Andrews who blogs as the Career Encourager has a similar catchphrase that I love to quote-
Be bright. Be brief. Be gone.
Frank
Jan 30th, 2009
Ann…I'm going to add Peggy's phrase to my collection. That's a good one. Thanks!
lruettimann
Jan 30th, 2009
I remember college & presentations. The saying went something like this:
Be brief, be witty, be seated.
Frank
Jan 30th, 2009
Wow…I'm going to combine stuff with Ann's…lol…excellent
rick
Jan 30th, 2009
In your case just be Frank.
That is as clever as I get on a weary Friday afternoon.
Frank
Jan 31st, 2009
Rick, that's a winner!
Wally Bock
Jan 31st, 2009
Hmmm. A friend of mine once wrote a country song titled: “Can I be Frank with you tonight” but I guess that's another issue.
My dad used to tell his preaching students to “Stand up. Speak up. Then shut up.”
Frank
Jan 31st, 2009
Wally…that sounds like a song I should know. LOL.
Brilliant words of wisdom from your dad. His legacy is there with you and your great advice.