Why You Need To Practice Communicating

July 21 , 2014

"Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day." - Jim Rohn

Filed Under: Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Communication, communication, Decision Making, decision making, Good Habits, good habits

How To Build Relationships Of Trust

May 22 , 2014

Trust is a core ingredient to build successful relationships. Both personal and professional ones. It is a major leadership characteristic. However, you can´t take it for granted. You need to work hard to earn trust and to keep it. 

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Insights, insights, Social Impact, Your Career, your career

Three Tips for Engaging Elevator Conversations

April 24 , 2014

Conversations in elevators can be some of the most uncomfortable and awkward examples of human communication.

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Confidence, Good Habits, good habits, Quick Tips, quick tips

There's No Getting Around It: Communication Counts

March 20 , 2014

No matter who you talk to or what you read, at the heart of every major issue lies the same problem. As the prison warden in Cool Hand Luke said so well, " What we've got here is ... failure to communicate."

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Good Habits, good habits, Insights, insights, Skills, skills

The Power of the Word "Yet"

March 17 , 2014

Suppose your boss pulls you aside and tells you: "You don't have the right skills for the project."

Filed Under: Best Advice, best advice, Career Advice, Communication, communication, Success, success

10 Things Extraordinary People Say Every Day

February 03 , 2014

Want to make a huge difference in someone's life? Here are things you should say every day to your employees, colleagues, family members, friends, and everyone you care about:

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Efficiency, efficiency, Good Habits, good habits, Quick Tips, quick tips

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help

January 21 , 2014

Many of the smartest people I have known have listened more than they spoke. And many of the strongest people I have known, freely enlist the help of many around them rather than going their difficulties on their own.

Filed Under: Attitude, Communication, communication, Good Habits, good habits, Professional Development, professional development

Can You Hear Me?

December 09 , 2013

I was speechless. Untypically so.

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Good Habits, good habits, Quick Tips, quick tips, Skills, skills

Focus On How You Connect

November 14 , 2013

We’re not going to eliminate technology from our lives anytime soon. Nor should we. Smart phones and social media expand our universe. We can connect with others or collect information easier and faster than ever. But they also expand our spectrum of attention. In this instance, too much of a good...

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Focus, focus, Good Habits, good habits, Social Impact

Make Your Communication Irresistible

November 04 , 2013

That’s a rather audacious claim, right? But it’s true. You can make your communications compelling. How? By understanding the difference between “features” and “benefits.”

Filed Under: Communication, communication, Your Career, your career