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TRUMP AIDE CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO FIRE RICHARD CORDRAY
- Named as a “confidant” to President Trump, Corey Lewandowski went on NBC’s “Meet The Press” yesterday and said he has recommended to the commander-in-chief that Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, be fired. Lewandowski was President Trump’s campaign manager last year until he was fired. The speculation that Cordray is going to leave the CFPB in order to run for governor of Ohio was cited as one of the reasons why he should be fired. Lewandowski’s comment was completely unprompted and even caught moderator Chuck Todd off guard.
WHY SCOLDING PEOPLE MAY SET THE WRONG TONE IN A COLLECTIONS LETTER
- A communications expert tackles the wording in a collection letter, saying that using language that “scolds” and “threatens” doesn’t work and that companies would do better to use softer language that aligns better with human nature. Companies should also watch for “highly emotional” words like critical or extraordinary. People want to be valued, she said.
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