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		<title>Begin Meetings on a Positive Note</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>#81 Begin Meetings on a Positive Note Research has found that groups generate more potential solutions when meetings begin with positive comments. Rather than giving into the temptation to begin the meeting with a complaint, be the person who starts the meeting out with a positive comment. With that one simple action, you can contribute [&#8230;]</p>
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<h3>#81 Begin Meetings on a Positive Note</h3>
<p>Research has found that groups generate more potential solutions when meetings begin with positive comments. Rather than giving into the temptation to begin the meeting with a complaint, be the person who starts the meeting out with a positive comment. With that one simple action, you can contribute to a productive and positive experience for everyone.</p>
<p><em>This is the eighty-first post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.</em></p>
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