Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Communication Skills”
Last week, I taught a free online class on Purpose Alignment. We had a full house and a waiting list. Then a technical problem kept many registered people from getting in. They had set aside an evening and printed the handouts. I felt terrible. I couldn’t give them that time back, but I could apologize and offer them another chance …
Act like a leader and communicate like a friend For years, I’ve heard people say, “You can’t motivate another person. All motivation comes from within.” There is some truth in that. You cannot force another person to care, change, or give their best. But that is not the whole truth. Think about the people who brought out the best in …
Last week I wrote about the importance of continuing education. But how do you continue your education when you already have a full life? The good news is that continuing education does not necessarily mean earning another degree, sitting in a classroom for years, or writing term papers at two o’clock in the morning. It means intentionally exposing yourself to …
The 9 Leadership Tests Nobody Escapes How many would you pass? Years ago, I asked an executive a simple question during a coaching session. “What leadership book has influenced you the most recently?” Without hesitation, he rattled off several impressive titles. Then I asked a second question. “Good. Now tell me specifically what you changed as a result of reading …
