Are You Calling Me Old and Fat
NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Maya Hu-Chanto to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of her new book, Saving Face: How to… Continue reading
Category Archive: Communication
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The Nefarious Danger of Avoiding People
Introverts enjoy people but need time to recharge after being in groups. This post is not about them. I’m talking about withdrawal for nefarious reasons. The meaning of nefarious isolation: Early in life… Continue reading
How No-Nonsense Leaders Succeed with Conversations
Agenda-driven conversations feel safe. It’s those spontaneous conversations that kick some leaders in the pants. It might feel easier to avoid interactions, but your team is better served when you engage. Personal conversations… Continue reading
Please Stop Talking about Work for 10 Minutes
Most of my conversations are agenda driven. I’ve had conversations, in recent days, with leaders scattered around the world. And when I say conversations, I mean conversations WITHOUT an agenda. Big problems make… Continue reading
How to Talk with Anxious People
COVID-19 is a global pandemic according to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the General-Director of the World Health Organization. (3/11/2020) How to talk with anxious people: #1. Avoid “but”: When people share concerns… Continue reading
A Butt-Kicking Project to Overcome the Drain of Talkative Leadership
You talk to solve problems, but what if your talking IS the problem? You talk to help, but what if your talking makes people feel helpless? I asked a group, “What’s a… Continue reading