Are you Zoomed out? Are you tired of meetings where it seems nothing gets done? Are you frustrated by the sheer volume of information coming across your desk? This is often the result of unstructured communication. Where people just show up and throw up. There is no agenda, their points…
I have spent many years working with executives in the healthcare industry. I know executives that are booked three (3) meetings deep most hours of the day. When asked, “How do they determine which meeting to attend”, they reply, “Wherever the fire is.” Pardon my language but that’s just Short-Sighted!!…
Have you ever been in a presentation where a colleague or perhaps a salesperson is presenting a project and the benefits? The data is compelling, but you find yourself feeling put off. It could be because of their delivery skills. The way we communicate has more impact than what we…
“The coolest thing about an iPod is you can take your entire music collection with you in your pocket.” This caused the stock to rise almost 7%. This was because Jobs was able to create a meaningful picture in the markets eyes.
“Leslie” is having a problem with her team. She has been in business for several years and many of her people have been with her since the beginning. She is frustrated. Her people are not doing what she expects. They are not cleaning their stations, folding towels or even answering…
As I have interviewed countless leaders on what communication skills they think are important, almost always in the top three is listening. One of the first things to do to enhance your listening is to get into relationship with the people you are listening to. That means you care. It…
