Inspiration

Ed Allen’s Rules #4

The following is from my friend Steve Allen, who a few years ago sent some of the writings of his late father, Ed, who was an early pioneer in the cable television industry. The entire writing is too long for one page, so I’ll serialize it over several months. This is the fourth installment.

SOME OBSERVATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN HELPFUL TO ME OVER THE LAST 60-PLUS YEARS.
by ED ALLEN... (Former NCTA Chairman, and President of Western Communications)

ED'S SHORT COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS:

The Six Most Important Words.   "I admit I made a mistake"

The Five Most Important Words   " You did a good job"

The Four Most Important Words " What is your opinion?"

The Three Most Important Words "If you please"

The Two Most Important Words     " Thank You"

The One Most Important Word       " We"

Least Important Word                    " I "