Author Opinion on Current Events: The Media is an Accomplice in School Shootings: A Call for a "Stephen King" Law
Visit the Crucial Skills blog to read Joseph Grenny’s thoughts about the recent school shooting at Chardon High School.
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Offering Advice Without Causing Offense
Visit the Crucial Skills blog to read Joseph Grenny’s answer to this question: How should I respond when someone asks for my advice then gets offended when I give suggestions?
Confronting a Child's Drug Abuse
Visit the Crucial Skills blog to read Joseph Grenny’s answer to this question: “How can I express concern for my daughter’s behavior and drug use without damaging our relationship and losing her trust?”
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Shady Past Seeking a White-Collar Job
Visit the Crucial Skills blog to read Joseph Grenny’s answer to this question: Do you have any advice for someone who is looking for a white-collar job and has a conviction in his record?
Finding Respect for Your Ex
Visit the Crucial Skills blog to read Joseph Grenny’s answer to this question: How can I begin to rebuild safety and mutual respect with my ex-wife, when it is so hard to find and establish?
Getting Over the Hurt
Visit crucialskills.com to read Joseph Grenny’s answer to this question: How can I get over the hurt and anger I’m feeling towards my husband?
How to Stick to Your Change Plan
Read Joseph Grenny’s Crucial Skills Newsletter article to learn how to stick to your change plan.
Getting Out of Debt
During the month of July, we will publish “best of” content. The following article was first published on January 27, 2010. Dear Crucial Skills, My husband and I have $40,000 in credit card debt. We’ve made all kinds of budgets and set all kinds of goals but still can’t get together on this. We fight …
Are You a Habitual Procrastinator?
I received a very interesting question from a reader whose career is being held back by procrastination. Have you had the same problem? And if so, what have you done that has helped you overcome procrastination? I’ve had the same challenge and look forward to blending your best practices with mine. Share your suggestions by …
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Deliberate Practice Makes Perfect
Dear Crucial Skills, I need to improve my writing skills, but I’m too busy writing to take the time. My job is in marketing and I write position papers, sales materials, and product descriptions. My long-term goal is to write a nonfiction book, but I don’t have time to take a writing class. Being a …