Index

Symbols

3-30-3 rule, 241

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey), 101

10 Things Happy People Do Differently (Davis-Laack), 93

18-minute rule (presentations), 316

A

abandon rates, 364

abandoned calls, 363

absolutes, avoiding, 232

abusive customers, handling, 69

AC (alternating current), 123

accelerometers, 145

acceptable usage policies (AUPs), 313

accepting risks, 175

accidental threats, 180

accommodation, 324

account lockout policies, 22

ACLs (access control lists), 138

ACMA (Apple Certified Media Administrator), 106

acronyms (text-only communication), 65

ACTC (Apple Certified Technical Coordinator), 106

active listening, 53

defined, 52

LISTEN strategy, 54

responding to show understanding, 53-54

active writing, 230-231

acute stress, ...

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