You May Be Your Biggest Obstacle

June 2, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Communication Style|Goal-Setting, Communication Style|Job Success|Leadership, Credibilty, Job Success, Listening|Questions, Professionalism

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Yes…you may be your biggest obstacle.  How is that possible, you may ask?  Consider that you’re a coach or a supervisor where your client or team member is either older than you or more experienced than you or possibly both!! You can’t change your age or level of experience, … Read More

Key ingredient for public speaking is…

April 14, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Communication Style|Habits, Communication Style|Professionalism

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] CURIOSITY—surprised?  Maybe you believe you already are curious, but are you?  Curiosity is the key driving force behind our motivation to learn and experience new information. Being curious is what creates a growth mindset and helps us to be more successful.  We all have experience with something not turning … Read More

Office Hours are a Necessity

March 17, 2025By Dale KleinAccommodations, Business Etiquette|Communication Style|Habits|Networking|Special Occasions, Communication Style, Communication Style|Job Success, Credibilty, Preparation, Time

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Do you believe in “office hours” or do you simply say you do?  In my opinion, office hours are a necessity, particularly in our current workplace. Here are some essential guidelines you may want to consider: Keep your office hours consistent (e.g. 8-12 a.m. daily, 5-8 p.m. Monday, your … Read More

Leadership Lessons

February 17, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Credibilty, Goal-Setting, Habits

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] What are your thoughts about becoming a leader?  What if I told you that you already have the makings of a leader and now it’s time to implement what you know? Here are some considerations to ponder: Do you prefer to be succinct to discuss difficult concepts?  Using shorter … Read More

Are you Adaptable?

January 20, 2025By Dale KleinAccommodations, Business Etiquette|Professionalism|Time, Communication Style, Fear, Preparation, Questions, Virtual Communication

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Everything changes…what about you?  Recently I learned about AQ, known as Adaptability Quotient by author Natalie Fratto, a venture investor. Ms. Fratto referred to the importance of AQ, particularly in the interview process.  She goes on to discuss how quickly our world is changing and that AQ measures how … Read More

Press Conferences Require Preparation

December 16, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication Style, Communication Style|Job Success, Communication Style|Professionalism, Credibilty, Goal-Setting

[Image by Engin_Akyurt of Pixabay] So you have a press conference to prepare for…good for you! What do you need to know? First, let’s agree on the purpose of a press conference.  A press conference is a method of communication with the media and is an effective way to advance the cause of your organization. … Read More