Reading the list it strikes me as actually being the top things journalists should do....
In any event, these are the ones that stood out to me the most:
#2 Always be willing to let any answer -- including one on deadline -- completely change the story's direction.
I like this one because it's a good reminder to stay open-minded about the information you collect, things often aren't always as they seem or how our preconceptions tell us they should be.
#7 Be responsive. When a reader gets in touch, listen & follow up. Without an engaged audience, you're talking to yourself.
I think we all have the tendancy to be somewhat self absorbed, this reminds us that the other half of speaking is listening, and not listening can mean missed opportunities.
#13 Never say you're unbiased. You are biased. The best journalists mitigate their biases, they don't deny them.
This pretty much speaks for itself, but I will add that even if you have a personal bias, that doesn't mean you cannot objectively present both sides, it's really a matter of giving someone else a voice that you don't interrupt.
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