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In this blog, we explore what it takes to engage, inspire and connect whether you are building a personal or organizational brand.
Join us in this ongoing conversation about creating effective leadership communications with strategies and tactics that foster understanding and motivate people to act.
Join us in this ongoing conversation about creating effective leadership communications with strategies and tactics that foster understanding and motivate people to act.
Want to Connect With and Influence Others? Learn to be Shticky!
The race to the top of whatever field you’re in is not won by skill, knowledge or talent alone. You also need to find something that makes you unforgettable and helps you stand out from the crowd. You need to find your “shtickiness,” in a world where the competition for our attention increases every day.
Yes, You Can Make Virtual Meetings Amazing
If you ever thought that a virtual meeting can’t be engaging, think again. A recent experience at an online dinner and networking event changed my mind, offering some powerful lessons on fostering interaction and intimacy while sitting in front of a screen. Learn how to make it happen.
Building Relationships IS the Most Valuable Thing You Can Do
Relationships are the foundation of all human activity. Our success in life hinges on our ability to forge and maintain bonds with people we like and trust. Relationships are based on an exchange of value. Learn more about how to increase your Return on Relationships.
Find Your Amazing Story to Connect with The World
Storytelling and sharing is one of the most powerful ways to connect us with others. But so many of us don’t realize that we even have stories to tell. We have to have the discipline to see the stories in front of us and learn to tell them well. Learn how in this post.
How to Make Messages that Make Your Audience the Hero
Finding the right messages about ourselves and our companies is hard. We have to slow down and understand just how we benefit others. It requires a commitment and sometimes even a shift in perspective. Find out how to make more interesting messages.
Winning and Success with a Powerful Purpose
In our virtual world, there is no shortage of advice. But if you want success in business or in life for that matter, having a clearly defined purpose matters. Purpose isn’t about what we do but about the impact of what we do. This post offers some thoughts on how to find your purpose.
What 20 Amazing Years in Business Have Taught Me About Life
Starting a company is a giant leap of faith and one I took two decades ago. It’s been quite a ride with lots of ups and downs. But what sustains me, especially now in the midst of a pandemic and global economic crisis are some valuable lessons learned shared in this post.
I’m Tired of Communicating. Are You?
With COVID-19, serendipity has vanished from our lives and to stay connected requires greater effort and intention. Many of us are suffering from communication fatigue as we struggle to stay in touch. This post offers some tips.
The Dangerous Authenticity Trap You Want to Avoid
Authenticity is the new cool. To be authentic means having a clear sense of who you are, what you believe and what lines you won’t cross. Trying too hard to be authentic is a trap. This post shows you how to avoid it.
Now is the Best Time to Rethink Your Communications Plan
Typically, the end of the year is the time organizations undertake communications planning. But the pandemic has changed all of that. Businesses and nonprofits need to carefully consider what, how and when they communicate with their staffs, clients, customers or donors to foster engagement and avoid colliding with your most important stakeholders. This post offers helpful communications planning tips.
Liz Wainger says:
Liz Wainger says:
Liz Wainger says: