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Writing headlines is a specialty - there are outstanding writers who will tell you they couldn't write a headline to save their lives.

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People thrive on positive reinforcement. They can take only a certain amount of criticism and you may lose them altogether if you criticize them in a personal way... you can make a point without being personal. Don't insult or belittle your people. Instead of getting more out of them you will get less
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