Posts Tagged ‘clarity’
Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone
How long does it take for you to convey the essence of your messages to others, at work or at home? Do you or someone you know struggle with brevity? Using more time than we need when communicating our thoughts and ideas often results from one or more of the following factors: We just love… Continue Reading Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone
Read MoreWho We Are Makes a Difference
The world has lost a great leader. With the passing of Nelson Mandela, we are reminded of the incredible sacrifices often required of true leadership. I remember first learning of Nelson Mandela when I was in college. At the time, Mandela was imprisoned at Robben Island, then South Africa’s Alcatraz. Never giving up, and dedicating… Continue Reading Who We Are Makes a Difference
Read MoreGreat Conversations, Anyone?
When was the last time you had a really great conversation? If you spent much of your time talking about yourself, odds are the conversation could have gone better. According to Jean de La Bruyere, a great conversation focuses much more on bringing out the cleverness of others than in showing a great deal of… Continue Reading Great Conversations, Anyone?
Read MoreWhat's Your WOMBAT?
As we approach the halfway mark this year, what’s your level of satisfaction with where you are at this point in the game? What progress are you making executing on your plan, and how many of your objectives for the year have been met or are on their way to being achieved? I have been… Continue Reading What's Your WOMBAT?
Read MoreThe Language of Influence
How many times have you thrown up your hands wondering why “they” just don’t get it? Despite what seems like sound logic to us, we all experience a lack of support for our ideas and proposals from time to time. While failing to receive support for our recommendations and requests can be frustrating and demotivating,… Continue Reading The Language of Influence
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