How do you Rate?

February 23, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Goal-Setting, Communication Style|Special Occasions, Credibilty, Goal-Setting, Habits, Job Success
How do you Rate?

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] We all rate ourselves; particularly speakers.  We may ask a friend, peer, colleague, or family member—“How did I do?” But is that really satisfactory?  What if the person says “You did great.” That response is somewhat general or vague and we may not learn much from that rating.  If we … Read More

In My Honest Opinion…

December 9, 2024By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Goal-Setting, Feedback
In My Honest Opinion…

[Image by WOKANDAPIX of Pixabay] Imagine you’ve just delivered a presentation (keynote or seminar) to your client (prospect or team) and  you ask your peer (or boss) the following: “So what did you think?”  You get this reply: “Great.” One could say you received feedback but there’s another word for it which is anxious niceness. … Read More