Posts Tagged ‘Communication’
Wow! The Secret to Boosting Morale: Communication!
Morale is mysterious and intangible like the wind. You feel the effects, but the contributing factors aren’t always obvious. When morale is good, you feel it – everything flows better. Your team has more fun working together and there’s a surge in creativity, energy, and productivity. The bonus – a better bottom line! When morale…
Read MoreYour Success Hinges on Your Questions
Regardless of what you do, asking great questions is a skill you want to have! When you don’t ask questions, assumptions are made and misunderstandings happen. Humans want to be known and understood, and asking thoughtful questions is a way to demonstrate your interest in others. Ever met someone who goes on and on…
Read MoreExpectations! Your People Can’t Read Your Mind!
Expectations! We all have them, and it’s a common problem among leaders. They expect their people to know exactly what they want done and are amazed and annoyed when it doesn’t happen. Perhaps not consciously, but you’ve made that mistake too. Think about it, unspoken expectations, aka assumptions, are dangerous! They wreak havoc in your…
Read MoreYes! Lots More Positive PLEASE!
Who doesn’t crave a little more positive in their life or work? I know I do! ? Stewardship is one of my Top 5 values. It encompasses a lot for me, including stewarding my time, money, resources, and my health. Exercise, proper rest, a positive mindset, healthy habits, and nutritious eating all add up to…
Read MoreAsk GREAT Questions & See What Happens
Have you been paying attention to the questions you’ve been asking yourself lately? I talk to myself. Yes! It’s true. I bet you do too! Sometimes it’s a conversation in my head; other times its actual words spoken out loud. These conversations take place in the car, while doing chores around the house, even on…
Read More5 Fascinating Facts About Feedback
If growing and becoming better at what you do is important to you, then feedback is a necessary part of that process! When you hear the word “feedback” what’s your initial response? Feedback causes many folks to cringe! While it’s often confused with criticism, feedback is not always negative. In fact, feedback can be quite…
Read More4 Creative Ways of Resolving Conflict
What makes a story great? The conflict! There is an obstacle, tension, trial – something that must be overcome. It’s the process, including the twists and turns that makes a story gripping. That’s why the best books, TV shows, or movies revolve around a conflict. Here’s an amusing example from The Office of conflict, although…
Read MoreConquering Conflict: Understanding Different Behavioral Styles
A world without conflict – it sounds dreamy right? It’s just not very realistic! After all, siblings naturally engage in conflict from the start. It would be nice if conflict was limited to childhood, yet conflict is a factor in our relationships at home and at work! I don’t know anyone who actually enjoys being…
Read More4 Sure Fire Ways Leaders Shoot Themselves in the Foot
Regardless of your leadership role, successful communication is a necessary factor in your success. I am not talking about that ability to capture the attention of a crowd, convey vision, or inspire others, although these are wonderful leadership skills. I’m talking about the way you communicate with people in your personal interactions. Communication can nurture…
Read MoreHow to Communicate Like a Pro!
It’s rare to meet anyone who has truly mastered the art of communication, even though communicating is something you do every day. For some, drafting an articulate letter or email comes easily, but being able to think on your feet and express yourself well verbally is tough! For others, it’s the other way around. Some…
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