Sep 22, 2007

Michael Hyatt, grand poobah of Christian publishing giant Thomas Nelson, has a must-read article for all bloggers about thinking twice before you blog or email when you’re angry. I think it applies to a lot of misguided communication in our day. Although it’s easier to hide behind a screen or keyboard and fire verbal missiles, it’s not kind nor healthy for relationships.In brief, Hyatt’s points are:

Cool down.
Talk it out.
Write a response.
Do your homework.
Schedule a meeting.
Admit your mistakes.

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3 Comments

K.T. September 22, 2007 at 6:28 pm

Amen!

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Shelley September 22, 2007 at 9:15 pm

you should add, don’t hide behind ANONYMOUS either.

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Rosjuane September 23, 2007 at 1:48 pm

wow what a huge problem. This has been said in so many ways by each of us. Now if we can all just take the advice and do something with it.

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