[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
Communication Style|Goal-Setting
Make a Positive Impression
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Who doesn’t want to make a positive impression? The goal in all communication is to make a positive impression because that’s what is most remembered. Think about a job interview, a presentation, or a meeting. In each instance, it’s imperative to make a positive impression…but how is that done? … Read More
Write Right
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] My clients associate me with verbal business communication…however that’s part of what I offer. Much of business communication is also written and that’s what this post is about. How often have you or someone you know thought or maybe even said “Please help me!” Good news…help is closer than … Read More
Debate Debacle
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Have you ever considered a debate? If you have, there are certain speaking behaviors to avoid so you don’t end up in a debacle. Here they are: Per an article by Thomas Hicks on LinkedIn, the following should be avoided– Don’t attack another person. Don’t generalize or exaggerate. Don’t … Read More