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A manufacturing company can apply the principles from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" in various ways. Firstly, they can avoid direct criticism and instead use constructive feedback to improve their employees' performance. This can make employees more receptive to feedback and motivated to improve. Secondly, they can use positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. For example, praising an employee's good work can motivate them to continue performing well. Lastly, they can apply the principles of building relationships to improve their dealings with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
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Direct criticism causes resentment and puts people on the defensive. By avoiding giving honest praise with a qualifying "but" that leads into a negative observation, we can often make people more receptive. "You ran great today, BUT you would have won if you had run harder." is much different than: "You ran great today, AND if you run harder next time you will probably win!" What a difference a word makes.
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