LISTEN ACTIVELY

Not everyone has to possess the same style of listening, but internal auditors who use “active” listening will likely become much better listeners. Active listening demands that the receiver of a message put aside the belief that listening is easy and that it happens naturally and realize that effective listening is hard work. The result of active listening is more efficient and effective communication.

The Listening Quiz

Are you an effective listener? Ask a peer that you communicate with regularly and who you know will answer honestly to respond “yes” or “no” to these 10 questions. Do not answer the questions yourself. We often view ourselves as great listeners when, in fact, others know that we are not.

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Here is the trailer for the upcoming John Krasinski movie, “Away We Go”. The movie also stars Saturday Night Live’s Maya Rudolph. It’s directed by Sam Mendes. No release date is listed at this time. Thanks to KG for the tip.

Click here for trailer.

~Donna

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Scranton Branch Office blogs: Entertainment Weekly’s guru of gossip, Ausiello, has reported today that what we all feared has happened. Steve Carell seems to be on the way out of The Office.

“NBC sources are confirming to me that Mr. 40-Year-Old Virgin, has opted out of the rest of his contract with the show. The source also mentions that we have already met his replacement. Andy Buckley, who plays CFO David Wallace has had more of a presence on the show because it was apparently a test to see how audiences reacted to him.”

To read more details, go to EW by clicking HERE.

So…OMG! What do you guys think of this on top of an already iffy season?! ~Donna

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Spoiler Alert! BuddyTV blogs that a well-known Office character will be joining Michael and Pam in their new business venture, the Michael Scott Paper Company. There is no new Office this week.  Next week there is not one, but two new episodes on Thursday, April 9th. Thanks to Hot Dog Fingers for the blog tip!

To read the full article, click HERE.   ~Donna

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Hi everyone! Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Life gets in the way sometimes. That’s exactly why I am posting now. I have an offer for you guys. Intrigued? Good! Keep reading…

I think we can all agree that “Life in The Office” has been in serious need of a facelife for a while now.  The site owners are in total agreement. And one of the things the site is in need of is new blood. We want new writers blogging about the show that we all love so much. I hope to stay onboard, but obviously I can’t do it alone (twss!).

So, how about it? Are you interested in joining the LITO team? If the answer is yes, leave me your name and email in the comments and I will get back to you.

~Donna

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I finally got a chance to catch-up on last week’s episode, “Lecture Circuit pt.2″. And, Wow! What a stinker, huh guys? I was actually surprised how bad it was. Yes, there were a few sort-of funny bits, but overall it was just not up to typical Office-standards.

The episode starts off in the break-room. Kevin is holding both and ice cream and a twin-pop. Seeing everyone giving him the “eww, you’re such a glutton” evil-eye, he feels the need to comment. “What? I didn’t eat my lunch”. Noticing the eye-rolls over that comment, he quickly edits, “I didn’t eat all my lunch.”

[more…]

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Seems tonight is my night for apologies. I am having trouble getting the embeded video code to show up on this blog, so instead of driving myself crazy, I am going to just give you guys the link to the 2nd deleted scene. I know, I know, no gold star for me this week! Donna

Lecture Circuit pt. 2 ~ 2nd deleted scene

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Sorry these are all late guys! I was away in Florida. And unlike most everyone else, I don’t own a laptop. So, I was computer-less. It’s a terrible feeling, let me tell you! But before you cry me a river, Florida was 82 degrees everyday and gorgeous! Sorry, I had to rub it in a bit. My recap will be posted soon. Thanks for your patience! ~Donna

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Meredith has updated her “Sex in the Electric City” blog. It describes her Valentine’s Day. And if yours really stunk, you need to read hers because it will make you feel so much better!

Here is an excerpt: “Last Saturday was Valentine’s Day. The day of love, so I was lookin’ to get nailed. My latest squeeze, Keith, had dinner plans with his wife, so this year I was flying solo.”

To read her full blog, click HERE

Dwight has also updated his “Schrute Space” blog. In it, he rants about his dislike for frozen yogurt.

Here is an excerpt: “When choosing which foods to consume, I generally seek the most nutrient-rich provisions. My rations serve as fuel, which I use to power my complex, highly efficient, ass-kicking machine. I especially enjoy protein-rich foodstuffs full of real down-home flavors: be they salty, gamey, or grizzlish. I’ve even been known to enjoy goat milk iced cream, which manages to be both salty and gamey! What I don’t like and what I will not tolerate, is Mose’s recent infatuation with this God-awful frozen yogurt craze.”

To read his full blog, click HERE.

~Donna

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~Donna

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