Are you faking? Fake listening, that is. It happens more than we’d like to admit. Think back to the people who talked to you today. How many times did you tune them out, multi-task while they were speaking, or think about something else … [Read more]
Recent Advice
Leadership and Listening Part 1: Why Should You Listen?
Why listen when you can talk instead? After all, isn’t talking the way that you get your point across and you get noticed? Actually, it’s going to save you time and effort if you listen before you talk. People want to know how you can help them … [Read more]
Death and Communication
Recently I stumbled upon an article, The 5 Regrets of the Dying, by Joe Martino based on a book with the same title written by a palliative nurse who was with people leading up to their final days. One of the main regrets expressed is “I wish I’d … [Read more]
Are You Holding Yourself Back From Being a Great Presenter?
Imagine giving a great presentation that accomplishes your goal, keeps the audience’s attention, and causes them to take action. You’re capable of giving this type of presentation, but may not know it yet. You may be holding yourself back from … [Read more]