If you want to be heard, DON’T raise your voice! The minute your voice goes from “normal” to elevated, those listening to you will focus on the raised voice, rather … Continue reading Your Calm Voice Speaks Loudly
Your Calm Voice Speaks Loudly
Category: Relationships and Influence
Stop Caring About What the Boss Thinks…
Waaaaaa???!!! I shouldn’t care about what the boss thinks? Well yes, it IS important to understand WHAT the boss thinks. But when the boss asks for YOUR opinion, give YOUR opinion. Don’t tell … Continue reading Stop Caring About What the Boss Thinks…
Stop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations
Until you have been a supervisor, manager, boss, you may not understand how annoying it is for one of your subordinates or direct reports to continually come to you asking … Continue reading Stop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations
3 Ways to Communicate Your Self Confidence
People are attracted to others who have self confidence. Your self confidence can actually help you achieve your goals. Here are three ways for you to communicate your self confidence … Continue reading 3 Ways to Communicate Your Self Confidence
Meetings Can Make Or Break Your Career
Oh, how much time do we all spend in meetings?! Some are effective; some aren’t. They take time away from our abilities to do other things. Some times they’re boring … Continue reading Meetings Can Make Or Break Your Career
5 Tips to Make Your Meetings More Efficient, Effective AND Interactive!
People enjoy meetings when they are interactive. The more people talk, the more people will get to know each other. What a brilliant way to get them to enjoy their … Continue reading 5 Tips to Make Your Meetings More Efficient, Effective AND Interactive!
Appreciate People – Specifically!
As we approach Thanksgiving – gosh what a wonderful holiday – I like to think about all those things and people I appreciate… It reminds me however of the importance … Continue reading Appreciate People – Specifically!
The Two Most Motivating Words…
Have you ever stopped to realize how motivating the words “THANK YOU” are? These words have always been polite, appreciating, respectful, and caring… Thanks for the flowers Thank you for … Continue reading The Two Most Motivating Words…
The Convincing Side of Change
Struggling with people resisting making the changes you know you need to make in your organization or group? Don’t know how to get buy-in from people so that you can … Continue reading The Convincing Side of Change
Does Your Staff Like Coming To Work?
It can be a real challenge to keep your staff motivated and energized. – Does your staff like coming to work? – Do they carry out their tasks enthusiastically? – … Continue reading Does Your Staff Like Coming To Work?
How to Say “No”… Nicely
Sometimes “no” is better than “yes.” Why are we so afraid to tell people “no”? Do we fear disappointing them? Might they think less of us? Are we afraid to … Continue reading How to Say “No”… Nicely
