Category: Leadership Communication

A business meeting with a young African woman at the head of the table

The Alex Effect

When your words have greater impact than you expect or intend.  There’s Alex and there’s me.  I see us as colleagues in a small office.  When

A diagram about feedback and the different types

Be Bravely Curious

Stop defending past behavior or you’ll miss the growth opportunity. Instead, use your energy to move forward. Time and time again, we work with a client

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Are You Coachable?

It’s not a new question. It’s asked about Athletes. It’s asked about Actors.  Without a response of yes, natural, born-with-it talent will only get you so

A person holding the a big square knob of a glass door.

Bosses: Is Your Door Really Open?

“We have an open-door policy here.” How many times have you told someone this statement because you want them to know you are available to listen?

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Successful Communication Requires Heart

Do you find you sometimes forfeit “you” in work scenarios? Do you edit out some of your amazing and best qualities because they don’t seem “professional”?

A group of people sitting on a floor with tablets and laptops.

What is Real?

My mind goes back to the Chicago tune that asks the question: Does Anybody Know What Time it Is?  Does Anybody Care?  For me, it only takes a

A man wearing business attire leaping.

BIZCOM: Think Before You Leap

Think before you leap into a difficult conversation. With the holiday season approaching, we may have many festivities at the office or at home with family