How do you Rate?

February 23, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Goal-Setting, Communication Style|Special Occasions, Credibilty, Goal-Setting, Habits, Job Success

[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

Negotiation Nuggets

January 27, 2025By Dale KleinCredibilty, Goal-Setting, Job Success, Listening, Negotiations

[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Who negotiates?  The real question is who doesn’t negotiate? Most of us negotiate frequently in our personal and professional lives, but may not even realize it. All too often we approach “negotiating” as either a win or lose encounter but that’s not what truly counts.  The main aspect and … Read More

Lifelong Learning

January 12, 2025By Dale KleinCommunication Style|Interpersonal Communication, Communication Style|Interviewing|Public Speaking, Communication Style|Job Success|Leadership, Credibilty, Fear, Fear|Public Speaking, Goal-Setting, Job Success

Are you a lifelong learner? This can apply to your personal or professional life but this post is intended for professional use. We may not realize it but we’re always learning. That may range from conversations, books, seminars, webinars, online classes, to in-person classes. Maybe it’s a combination of these options. You may need to … Read More