[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
Credibilty
Give ’em a break
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Breaks during a presentation are often a necessity. Why? Good question and the answer is: 1. bio break 2. catch-up via email, text, or phone 3. process 4. chance to energize or move. Those are all possibilities to consider for your attendees however there are additional considerations which include: … Read More
Avoiding the Oops Factor
[Image by cripi of Pixabay] Everyone makes mistakes; after all, it’s part of the human condition. In fact, we often learn from our mistakes. Some mistakes or errors are more common than others and should be avoided. If we anticipate potential errors we can usually work around them. Let me give you five examples which … Read More
Business Person vs. Business Leader
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] What is the difference between a business person vs. a business leader? The secret to the difference is one important distinction—how one communicates. Let’s reveal what some others may think about how we come across. I don’t have a clue what the point is! Always ensure you have a … Read More
Dressing Authentically
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Many questions arise when it comes to how to dress for business functions such as…What should I wear? Are these shoes okay? Does this need to be ironed? The list can go on and on as we ponder how to groom ourselves for an event. In two months I’ll … Read More
How do you spell S.U.P.E.R.V.I.S.O.R.?
[Image by no-longer-here of Pixabay] The word supervisor may have different meanings depending on the source you use. Here’s how I spell the word supervisor: S= Support Staff U=Update Staff P=Problem Solve E=Ensure Equity R=Respect Differences V=Visualize Outcomes I=Invite Feedback S=Set Goals O=Offer Feedback R=Repair Communication Breakdowns This is certainly not intended as an exhaustive … Read More
What’s Your Secret Weapon?
[Image: Pixabay] What if I told you that each of us has a secret weapon at our disposal? You may opt not to use it however, we all have it and may choose to use it. That secret weapon is our communication. You may be surprised to know the super power of communication, but it … Read More