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Stop talking about communicating better and just do it, commissioner. (Photo: European Community, 2006)

Marcus Aurelius and the art of communication

The Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius spent a great deal of time in establishing a set of sound principles for living amongst one's fellow human beings. His desire was to establish codes of conduct governing personal behaviour that were efficacious and humane and so to put the business of personal leadership within government on a steady footing.

Although he lived and wrote almost 2,000 years ago, most of his conclusions are still valid today. The problems of leadership, of ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Stop talking about communicating better and just do it, commissioner. (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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