...they all freeze when it comes to nailing the perfect message. And the higher the stakes, the more chocked up they get. That’s because they feel ill-equipped. For some reason,...
...are a necessity for every business professional. These self-promoting, professional business portfolios guarantee a memorable first impression. Utilizing this powerful communication tool can help you maintain a positive reputation, establish...
...it. They sometimes let fear drive their decisions. When it comes to communicating bad news, CEOs struggle to be fully transparent. The possibility of audience backlash often usurps their willingness...
Today, many offices are completely digital. That’s why I put together these essential etiquette tips for texting in the workplace.
Chances are, your workplace communication techniques have changed since you began your career. I remember receiving paper memos in my office mailbox. I always took note of whose mailbox was...
The best way to combat the blues is to focus on the joy in your life, personally and professionally. Things you invest positive energy in will thrive.
The best way to combat the blues is to focus on the joy in your life, personally and professionally. Because things you invest positive energy in—through thoughts, words and action—will...
The holiday season is upon us. That means work should slow down, but mostly likely it won't.
...meet double your normal commitments. Well, the good news is that no matter how much we wish it wasn’t so, there are only 24 hours in a day. And we...
Each of us has one primary and secondary love language and we should not use our preferred love languages, but the ones that others are most willing to hear.
...languages are (although they wouldn’t be hard to guess), I will say that I have spent my career showing leaders how to communicate that they care about the people in...
Your cover letter doesn’t need to be long to make an impact, but it does need to be “tight” to keep the reader’s attention.
...his business. Now I’m exploring new opportunities. Bob then listed every detail of the kind of companies he wants to work for — nearly four paragraphs worth — and he...
Self-denigration—more than any other communication misstep—negatively affects your reputation. So, at the very least, don’t put yourself down.
Recently, I conducted a workshop for a group of professionals on how to create a compelling elevator speech. As part of the process, I had them write a draft and...