During my coaching sessions and corporate trainings, people often tell me, “Well, I’m great one on one, but when I’m in front of a group, I struggle.” Or they ask, “Does this technique also work in ...
“Effective communication” is a concept that’s frequently emphasized in the corporate world, with many leaders extolling its virtues and importance. Unfortunately, however, I’ve observed that some ...
In the business world, you often hear how important it is to be a "good communicator," but what does that actually mean? I challenge that concept entirely. Communication is not about being good or bad ...
I’ve been told repeatedly to tell a story when I’m presenting, but I don’t get it. I promise it isn’t for lack of trying. During a recent presentation, I started off with a story about a time when my ...
In the last blog, we began to talk about communication skills. Communication is one of the basic elements in resilience. Effective communication is one of the keys to building resilience and ...
Communication is the bedrock of human interaction, influencing every facet of our lives — from our personal connections to our professional endeavors. Beyond being a beneficial skill, effective ...
I’m struck by how often the most human part of the work day—connecting with fellow human beings—can be so dreary. I’m talking about meetings. Right about now you may be thinking that my expectations ...
Effective communication is an essential building block for success. From interacting with your boss to coordinating with your team, you need to know how to clearly communicate and avoid costly ...
A doctor decided to put his overweight patient on an unconventional diet. He advised him, “Eat your regular meals for two days, then ‘skip’ a day. Do this for two weeks and come back to see me. I ...
Modern society is riddled with examples of how poor communication can lead to confusion and chaos. Poor communication has become the standard in society, and many people have never been taught what ...