Posts in Communication
Thank You - A Culture of Gratitude

There are surveys that suggest that not enough people say “Thanks” in the office. Research says that only 10% of adults say “Thanks” to a colleague every day, and just 7% express gratitude daily to a boss.

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The Leadership Conversation - Best Practices

As a Sales Leader, a question when it comes to communication is: how do I approach a conversation with a team member? What do I say? And what do I avoid? This is my list of best practices for the leadership conversation.

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In My Opinion

I was reading an article recently on six phrases managers need to stop using in team meetings, and one phrase, in particular, struck a chord with me: “In my opinion…” As a leader, stating an opinion carries grave dangers!

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The Power of Asking Questions

Very early in my career, I learned that if you ask questions you are leading the conversation. And to this day I find that this holds true every time. Asking questions is powerful. In addition to leading a conversation, it has many other positive effects.

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The Art of Communication Is Simple

Every leader knows the importance of communication. And a surprising number fails in this vital skill. Whether it is verbal, non-verbal, written, visual, in-person, email, text, phone, ... all you have to remember is: JUST DO IT. If you want to be a leader, there is no excuse.

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