I have not written in some time. The reason? I did not have anything to say.
I believe strongly that the only reason to write (and for that matter, speak) is to share something important, something that has the potential to add significant value to the lives of others. Outside of this, as the saying [...]
Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category
Something important.
Posted in Communication on June 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hurt, Help or Impress?
Posted in Communication on January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It has been said that when we communicate with others we are doing one of three things. We are either trying to:
Hurt
Help, or
Impress
Today, pay attention to your communication with others. Notice how often your truest intention in that communication is to either hurt or impress those involved. Also, notice the result when your intention is only [...]
Sales Success: The Right Way Around.
Posted in Communication on November 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
For several years now (seven to be exact) I have been toying with an idea I call the right way around. Let me explain.
Many of us, in our desire to achieve something in business (or in life), drive straight towards our desired target, afraid that if we do not control every aspect of the [...]
Beyond the need to be right. Do what works.
Posted in Communication on November 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Have you ever been so worked up about a work-related relationship that you were unable to sleep? Have you even found yourself spending time rehearsing your next response (aka retaliation), time you could have enjoyed, only to get angrier with each repetition?
Of course, most of us have. I can’t believe him (her, that team, department, [...]
Dangerous Conversations – The Leader’s Tool
Posted in Communication on October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
How often do you engage in the kind of conversation that stimulates changes in performance? Before you answer this question, reflect on the following: How many conversations do you have during an average day? How many of these simply function as social lubricants helping you slide through the day without having to address the real [...]
