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Ann Bolch

Sincere connections through work

by Ann Bolch Career

How often do we hear about people’s desire for a solid fit between personal values and work activities? We spend hours (and hours) working so it’s essential to connect with the people around us. It’s more than being pleasant and it’s not networking (though these are important), it’s about creating and maintaining sincere connections through [...]

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Understand audience

by Ann Bolch Writing

While on holiday in the Solomons I sent David a text saying that my English was broken, but that he shouldn’t tell the boss! This tired old jibe worked because I understood my audience. Imagine telling a paranoid, micro-managing, hovering boss that I seemed to have lost the skill for which he employs me … the [...]

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How broken English led to rhythm in writing

by Ann Bolch Writing
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On holiday in the south-western Pacific recently, I sent David a text that read: ‘English already broken. Don’t tell boss! Tetepare as wonderful as hoped.’  As a writer, of course I chose my words carefully. (Yes, even on holiday … ) When I came home I realised the text message was so rich with meaning that I’m [...]

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