Communication

Quotes of the Week

Bad human communication leaves us less room to grow. ~Rowan D. Williams, Poet and theologian Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success. ~Paul J. Meyer, Motivatioanl speaker Communication is about being effective, not always about being proper. ~Bo Bennett, Businessman, author and philanthropist Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing. ~Rollo May , American Existential psychologist Communication works for those...

Quotes of the Week

Image courtesy of Photography by renjith krishnan/FreeDigitalPhotos.net “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” ~ Anthony Robbins, Author “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ~ Epictetus, Philosopher “Communication works for those who work at it.”...

Quotes of the Week

None of us is as smart as all of us.  ~Ken Blanchard, American Author We must all hang together or most assuredly we shall hang separately.  ~Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father Teamwork is the ability to work as a group toward a common vision, even if that vision becomes extremely blurry.  ~Author Unknown If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.  ~Henry Ford, Industrialist No member...

Why Relationships Matter at Work

Life is all about forming meaningful relationships and that includes relationships at work. The Gallup Organization discovered that having positive relationships with your co-workers was a key indicator of work satisfaction (Grif Alspach, CCN, April 2009). Still not convinced? “51% of employees who strongly agree that their organization encourages close friendships at work… are extremely satisfied with their place of employment.”(Steve Crabtree, Gallup Management Journal, June 2004) Have you...

Miscommunication is the Source of Much Confusion

Peter Drucker has been quoted as saying “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.” An inability to communicate can be disastrous for any organization.  As a result, it is not only up to managers, but also employees to ask questions that further their understanding. These simple tips are designed to extract valuable information from any assignment. Whether from an employee or employer (the...

The Action Plan

Last week I wrote an article, Getting Buy in for Your Idea that discussed some strategies when seeking approval for an idea.  If you were wondering what now or what steps should I follow? Here is an action plan that will eliminate the guess work: Identify the Company Culture, Vision and Goals You must understand your company’s vision and culture. Can your idea contribute to this vision? Be realistic...

Public Speaking

Image courtesy of jscreationzs/FreeDigitalPhotos.net People generally get nervous when they are required to speak in public. When their presentation is in front of their boss and his superiors, the level of intensity gets multiplied by about 100. If you get queasy or knots in your stomach with the idea of public speaking, we’ve got you covered. Here are 3 tips that will relieve the tension: Keep their Attention– Start...

Getting Buy in for Your Idea

With the new year in full swing you may believe that it is your time to make a difference. Perhaps stepping out of the shadow of your coworkers or showing your supervisor what you can do. In How to Get Your idea Approved, author Amy Gallo reveals the 3 essential strategies to utilize when seeking approval for an idea. Two Heads are Better than One Before scheduling that formal...

Quotes of the Week

If we are strong, our strength will speak for itself. If we are weak, words will be of no help. ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. ~T.S. Eliot Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people. ~William Butler Yeats Good communication does not mean that you have to speak in perfectly formed sentences and paragraphs. It isn’t about...

How to Handle an Interruption

Interruptions can be tiresome and difficult to handle.  However, they are critical to manage since research says that it takes 20 minutes to get back to the level of concentration prior to the interruption (Organize your work day  – in no time, Karen McCorry) Here are 3 simple steps, ACT, from Meryl Runion author of Powerphrases to manage interruptions yet avoid conflict: Acknowledge – Let them know that you...

Top 10 Business Networking Tips

Whether you are self-employed or working for a company, networking is one of the critical skills you need in the work environment. Your network can help you quickly respond to work changes (e.g. downsizing, client loss) by putting you in touch with new contacts and opportunities. Here are 10 networking tips to keep in mind. 1. Build relationships, not the record for handing out the most business cards Networking...