Same Words; Different Meaning (lessons from a teenager) In a previous blog, I talked about why words matter and how the word “should” often expresses the expectations of the speaker. The word automatically limits the acceptable responses from the listener. As I continue to coach new clients and grow my practice one thing has become crystal…
Leaders, are you getting your message across? Good leaders know that their communication skills can make or break a team. Simply put, the ability to clearly get the message across is the the lifeblood of an organization. Why? Because strong communication skills create strong relationships and strong relationships are the key to success. Poor skills create confusion and invite misinterpretation. …
Photo by Paul Kucharczyk Today’s communication comes in 40 characters or less and news stories last no more than 2 minutes. The technological revolution has allowed us to do more faster than ever before; we can save fifteen minutes or more watching TV by fast forwarding through commercials. Websites redirect if they take more than…
