Aug 22, 2016 | Communication, Skills Development
What you gain when you use the simplicity of silence. When was the last time you truly felt heard in a conversation? Where the listener paused and seemed to soak in every word you spoke. And, you felt your presence was a simple, yet a profound catalyst for...
Jun 21, 2016 | Communication, Workplace Trends
How to Manage the Complexities of Workplace Communication Communication in the workplace has changed big time, and it continues to change rapidly. The reasons? There are many, including technology, marketplace changes, or cultural changes. Only two decades ago...
Mar 2, 2016 | Communication, Team management
A Close Look at Who They Are and How It Plays Out in a Team Editor’s note: This post is part of a series on 12 Driving Forces™, an assessment revealing why people do what they do and what impacts their decision-making. Throughout the series, we will examine how...
Oct 13, 2015 | Communication
Process Takes a Changed Mindset to Undo Some Bad Habits In our disconnected culture, it’s no wonder people have a hard time with soft skills. We are accustomed to quick text messages and short emails — and these types of interactions do not lend themselves to soft...
Sep 22, 2015 | Communication
People Tend to Interact, Do Business With Like-Minded People I spend a lot of time talking to business owners, managers and employees, and the one thing that keeps coming up is the importance of effective communication. Almost everyone agrees communication is...
Sep 15, 2015 | Communication
Navigating DISC Styles with 21st Century Technology Answering email via smartphone after meetings. Using Google Docs for real-time project management. Hosting meetings via virtual conference calls. Gathering customer input via social media. No matter the office...
