Five Qualities of Good Communications Consultants
Attention spans are short. Inboxes and social media […]
How to Build Your Communications Confidence and Skill Now
“I used to be good at delivering my message and now I am out of practice.”
That […]
How to create fearless marketing one relationship at a time
My biggest fear when I started my company more than 20 years ago was that I wouldn’t get any business. As it turned out, I didn’t have to dial for business because I had strong relationships with people who trusted me, valued my skills and wanted to help me. This post offers some tips for building these relationships.
Surprising Strategy to Grab Attention, Reduce Tensions, and Win Hearts and Minds
When leaders impose new directives without explanation or context, or when they criticize poor performance in harsh ways, they often fail to get the results they seek. When tough decisions must be made, unpleasant news has to be delivered, or big changes are on the horizon, going neutral can be the best approach.
Look for Wisdom Where You Least Expect It
How my rambunctious chocolate Labrador puppy led me to discover the beauty of country music and the power of a song to impart wisdom.
Are We Spending Too Much Time At Meetings At Work?
Are we spending so much time in meetings that we aren't getting our work done and causing ourselves a lot of stress?
Constructive Criticism
Being able to give constructive criticism is so important and now more than ever when we don’t have the benefit of in-person communication.
Sometimes I Feel Like I Am Running Out of Experiences
Our experiences, large and small, make up the storyline of our lives. And right now, they are stunted. I've had some great connections over Zoom, but those experiences have been in 2D.
Reputation
Reputation is not so much what you say about yourself, but rather what people see and hear for themselves and what others say about you.
How to Avoid Becoming the Crisis – We’ve Got Enough to Manage
It doesn’t take much to create a firestorm. One tweet dashed off in haste can lead to job ousters, plunging stock prices, and reputational damage that can take years to overcome. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips for avoiding an unnecessary crisis.