One of the goals in any relationship or team is honest, open, clear communication. And if it’s really good communication, it may even be short, to the point, and clever. I think a few businesses got it right when they posted these signs. In a nonsmoking area: “If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate …
The 5 Communication Breakdowns That Will Destroy You
The author, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, said, “Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee.” And I would say “Bad communication is as painful as a kick in the butt.” The truth is … few things in life are more important than your communication ability. In fact, your success at work and your happiness at home are largely determined by your communication ability. Unfortunately, …
Leading CEO shares TOP 4 get-ahead Emotional Intelligence secrets
Every one of you wants a better life, a more successful career, and healthier relationships; not to mention some extra fun and money. The question is … how do you get all those things? I think one of the best ways to answer that question is to ask someone who has actually done all those things. So last week I …
3 ways to have greater influence on others
Like a lot of you, I’ve worked for some big-named companies, and I’ve reported to some powerful leader-type people with fancy titles. However, I’ve learned that there is very little correlation between a person’s title and how much they actually influenced my life. And I’m sure the same is true. Leadership has a lot more to do with influence than …