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Tag Archives: Communication

Abandoned Words

It’s tired and it’s wrong.

Posted byData Not DramaJanuary 4, 2023Posted inCommunication, EducationTags:Abandoned, Bill Carey, Communication, EducationLeave a comment on Abandoned Words

Perspective

Everyone assumes that everyone else is just like them.

Posted byData Not DramaMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022Posted inCommunication, EducationTags:Commentary, Communication, Dave LeBlanc, EducationLeave a comment on Perspective

Surviving Fire Forums

I nearly lost my mind on one fire website when I read folks equating post counts with experience, knowledge and respect.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 23, 2020March 24, 2022Posted inCommentary, Communication, Education, Social MediaTags:Commentary, Communication, Education, Social MediaLeave a comment on Surviving Fire Forums

The Primary Search is Negative

Four words that are relatively simple in their meaning but have significant meaning.

Posted byData Not DramaNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020Posted inFirefightingTags:Communication, Dave LeBlanc, FirefightingLeave a comment on The Primary Search is Negative

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