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		<title>5 Communication Lessons Learned from the movie “Moneyball”</title>
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		<title>Workplace Conversation Starters: Increasing Your Appeal at Work</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Increasing your appeal at work is as easy as broadening your conversation topics.  Sports conversations appeal to a large number of people and you don't have to be a sports fanatic to join the conversation - all you have to do is read the summaries of the following hot topics and ask the questions provided.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Workplace Communication Tips: Relationships Start Here</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jen Mueller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s the thing – you have relationships with everyone you work with.  Good or bad those relationships exist.  Strong relationships lead to more productivity, a happier work environment and greater success. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Mueller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make it a point to increase your rock-star status this week by engaging in chitchat with your coworkers.  Participating in the sports conversations that regularly take place at work increases your appeal and gives you an opportunity to build rapport.]]></description>
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		<title>Workplace Communication Tips: Three Sentences that Can Dramatically Impact Your Workplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Mueller</dc:creator>
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		<dc:creator>Jen Mueller</dc:creator>
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		<dc:creator>Jen Mueller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These water-cooler conversations help build your personal brand at work.  They help you get to know your co-workers and allow them to see a different side of you.  In short, sports conversations can increase your visibility and likeability in the office.]]></description>
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		<title>Super Bowl Storylines to Help you Join the Conversation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen Mueller</dc:creator>
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		<dc:creator>Jen Mueller</dc:creator>
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