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Let's Make Software Patents "Defensive Only"
In my quest to abolish software patents, I've been pondering "short term approaches" since I doubt the Supreme Court is going to wave a magic wand and make my fantasies come true anytime soon.

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The Three Purposes Of Marketing
Surprisingly few people can even tell you the purposes of marketing; let alone how to achieve those primary purposes.

Getting To The Truth by Keith Rosen, MCC
Most people feel they don't have an approach that would help in extracting the truth - the real truth - from someone during a conversation. Here's how you can do so without putting them on the defensive.

Truths for Introverts Who Sell: What We Don’t Need To Learn The Extroverted Hard Way – Part Six
“Why were you so quiet tonight?” is a question that can put an introvert on the defensive. And when it comes from a socializing extrovert it can sound like we just committed the faux pas of a lifetime.

5 Tips To Networking Effectively
If you own a business, or just want to expand the amount of contacts that you have, networking may be in your best interest. This is the practice of simply building the amount of contacts that you have. You can use networking practices for a number of purposes. You can use it to land the perfect job, expand the amount of potential prospects that you have for your business, build your social contacts, and many other purposes.

Are You A Defensive Driver?
My partner Jack said something the other day that got me thinking. For those of you who don't know, Jack is affectionately referred to as Mr. Magoo when he drives. It basically means that he does whatever he wants and assumes everyone else will react to him. I think this quote from Jack explains it all. "Everyone is trained to be a defensive driver, so I count on them being defensive while I'm busy being Mr. Magoo."

Article Writing and Article Submission for SEO
Article writing and submission serves two distinct purposes, geared towards promoting your online business. Articles can build your reputation in your specific industry, while building up back links for SEO purposes. Ever wonder why there are so many free article publishing sites? This is because writing and submitting articles is a great way to promote your internet business.

Fear, Defensiveness, Relationships and Success
Successful people are interpersonally competent. Interpersonally competent people build strong relationships and resolve conflict in a positive manner. Defensive behavior hinders the development of strong relationships and tends to make conflict worse. Often we get defensive when our fear buttons get pressed -- especially our fear of rejection. So, the next time you find yourself feeling or acting defensively, ask yourself "what am I afraid of here?" The answer will help you respond in an interpersonally competent manner and to build and maintain strong relationships.

The Most Transformational Words You'll Every Learn
When confronted by a customer/client, superior or anyone who perceives that you have done anything to inconvenience them in anyway, refrain from getting on the defensive and making excuses. Simply take responsibility even if you are in the right, and move on.

Help Me Keith: My Feedback Makes People Defensive!
This week, I'm sharing one of my RMA "Ask Keith" videos. I answer the question, "How can I give better feedback that doesn't put people on the defensive?" Go check it out!

Personal Feedback Pathways and Pitfalls
Ironically (and tragically) if I am a feedback-impaired manager, I am the least likely to realize it. I am not listening to what people have been trying to tell me. That's because I am too busy defending myself (or closing down feedback channels). If someone suggests I am defensive, I'll become defensive about my defensiveness.

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