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6 Reasons to Hire a Professional Facilitator for your Next Meeting

6 Reasons to Hire a Professional Facilitator for your Next Meeting

We’ve all been in retreats or meetings that go off the rails, are unproductive or unnecessary. Why? Poor planning, lack of an agenda and insufficient management of the conversation. As a result, meetings are viewed with dread as time wasters, and opportunities to tap into the collective wisdom of teams to identify solutions and advance fresh thinking that opens up possibilities for business growth are missed. Worse yet, a poorly run meeting can deepen disagreement and discord.

By Liz Wainger|2023-05-14T14:53:50-04:00May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Corporate Communications|Tags: bettermeetings, facilitation, leadership|

Culture is Everything

Culture is Everything

Maintaining a dynamic and vibrant organizational culture has never been more important or difficult. For leaders like Phillippe Lanier, who oversees all activities for EastBanc, a 600-person global real estate, retail, and technology company, building and empowering his team is a central focus and that involves letting go and an emphasis on being of service. In this episode of Prism of Value, Phillippe discusses his approach and philosophy of managing this family-owned company, navigating through the pandemic, and laying the foundation for the future.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:05:46-05:00December 9th, 2021|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership, Podcast|Tags: culture, Employee Empowerment, leadership, prism of value®|

Do You Know Why People Stay at Your Organization?

Do You Know Why People Stay at Your Organization?

What if leaders took the time to ask employees, why they stay. You’d learn a lot of valuable information about what is working. Checking in with folks about why they stick with you may avoid the exit interview.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:05:47-05:00June 8th, 2021|Categories: Organizational Alignment and Internal Communication|Tags: ace hardwware, gina schaefer, hr, leadership, organizational culture, prism of value®, washington dc|

No One Ever Wants to Talk About Failure

No One Ever Wants to Talk About Failure

No one ever wants to talk about failure. But failure can be an incredible, albeit tough teacher. Learning from our mistakes and missteps enables us to grow professionally and personally.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:05:47-05:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Leadership|Tags: Albert Einstein, failure, leadership, moving forward, prism of value®, self-reflection, success|

Yes, I Had a Great Customer Experience

Yes, I Had a Great Customer Experience

Good customer service seems in short supply these days and we are almost surprised when we encounter it. A recent experience demonstrated the power of showing customers you care. Read more.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:05:47-05:00May 25th, 2021|Categories: Marketing|Tags: caring, commitment, Customer service, leadership, Marketing, prism of value®, trust|

There is Power in Writing it Down

There is Power in Writing it Down

Ideas that never come out of our heads never go anywhere. Writing down our thoughts, feelings, and intentions is the first step in moving us closer to our aspirations.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:06:29-05:00April 29th, 2021|Categories: Influence and Thought Leadership|Tags: creativity, Effective Communication, idea generation, ideas, leadership, our superpower, prism of value®, Writing|

Responsive Communication

Responsive Communication

Something in your business has gone wrong and you are flooded with angry, negative comments. What do you do? Sometimes a statement is called for. Here are some tips for crafting the right response.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:06:29-05:00April 8th, 2021|Categories: Crisis Management|Tags: Crisis management, Effective Communication, leadership, Marketing, prism of value®, responsive communication, Writing|

This Is One of The Most Powerful Communications Tools

This Is One of The Most Powerful Communications Tools

Empathy is key to effective communication. When you get to step inside someone else’s world and understand what is driving their actions, you can achieve breakthroughs. Empathy is about respect and respect leads to trust.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:06:29-05:00March 23rd, 2021|Categories: Leadership|Tags: effective communications, empathy, leadership, prism of value®, respect, trust, understanding|

We Have A Communications Problem

We Have A Communications Problem

More often than not, enterprises believe that they have a communications challenge when there is something else amiss. Use a communications lens to frame challenges to uncover what is really holding you back. Rethink communications as a tool to strengthen your business.

By Liz Wainger|2022-02-03T23:06:29-05:00March 18th, 2021|Categories: Leadership|Tags: business communications, Communication, how to present, leadership, Louis Sullivan, messaging, presentations, prism of value®, Strategic communications|

Sometimes I Feel Like I Am Running Out of Experiences

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.