Tweet Think back to the last major challenge you encountered. Were you so easily frustrated that the setback prevented you from focusing on a solution? When something inevitably goes wrong, do you focus on what can be fixed, develop an action plan and rally others to deliver a resolution? Many people struggle to maintain a…
Category: Communication Skills
Have you set yourself up for success this year?
Tweet Have you set personal and professional goals for the New Year? Did you take time to reflect on last year’s performance to identify the obstacles that hindered your success? Perhaps you encountered challenges, so you lost hope and gave up? Dale Carnegie said, “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have…
Tis the Season for Giving (of Yourself)
Tweet If you’ve had an amazing mentor, what was it about this person that made such an impact? Perhaps their guidance enabled you to achieve goals more quickly than had you tried without their wisdom. Perhaps you received advice from your mentor that boosted your career. Or perhaps it was your mentor’s kindness and giving…
When communicating with others, do you compel them to take action?
Tweet Think back to the last time you tried to persuade someone to your way of thinking. Did you speak with sincerity, confidence and excitement—and use congruent body language? If not, you’re not alone. It’s difficult to communicate effectively with verbal and non-verbal congruency unless you’ve learned how to do it. Most people don’t realize that a…