Listen for and speak to fears
My dad’s first words when I told him about my new job were, “It’s not very close to home.” I was in Missouri, he was in Maine and the job was in Pennsylvania.… Continue reading
Tag Archive: Communication
The first lie I told at work
From the other end of the phone I heard my boss asking, “Have you completed that project I asked for?” Truth is I hadn’t started it. I was embarrassed. I didn’t want to… Continue reading
4 Ways to Spot Backstabbers Before it’s Too Late
Vinod’s comment on the Leadership Freak blog, “Sweet Backstabbers,” set my mind a buzz. He said, “How to identify such people (backstabbers) at the earliest to avoid excessive bleeding.” Great comment. Here’s the challenge. … Continue reading
10 Best Questions Ever
If you’re interested in building relationships, start asking questions. If you’re interested in enhancing your opportunities and reaching higher, start asking questions. If you want to honor someone, ask them a question. Asking… Continue reading
Communication blockers
“One of the basic mistakes that psychologists have documented is that we tend to blame people and their personalities for problems and ignore situations.” Chip and Dan Heath Complaints about your communication style… Continue reading