[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
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] On occasion, speakers strive to impress vs. sounding like themselves. I recommend that if that’s the case, it may be time for change. It’s preferable when speaking to sound conversational or more natural. How is that done? Here are guidelines you may want to consider: Do your homework in … Read More
[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
[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