Your Body Is Your Key To Communication

You can’t do a presentation if you’re not present. In fact, when it comes to communicating, you can’t do much of anything if you’re not present. And yet, people try all the time to run a conference call, or a department heads’ meeting, or a big speech on a stage without being fully present in…

You’re The Kind of Person … Or Are You?

You’re all set for an important meeting with a client or colleague. You’ve done your homework, you’re completely prepared for this conversation, and you arrived early so the two of you can get right down to business. Because that’s the kind of person you are. Responsible, respectful, caring about relationships. You wait. And wait. And…

Put Down The Social Media Megaphone

You’ve seen the same things, I’m sure. A quick scroll of LinkedIn yielded: “I was honored to moderate…” “I had a fantastic time Tuesday…” “I can’t wait to present at …” “I’m humbled by…” “I’m so excited to share this…” Here’s why I’d never write a post like that. People who see it may be…

Conversations Connect us. Or Not.

You know how it feels when a conversation is so much fun you wish it could go on forever? Frank and I had one of those when we went to dinner with a business friend of mine. She and I had never been out socially; we’d certainly never met each other’s husbands. Still, it seemed…

Have You Heard The One About … Workplace Humor?

Why do we even try to be funny at work? There are definite benefits to laughing on the job. And, if you’re in charge of anything … or anyone … humor can be a minefield in a meeting, conference call, or presentation. Maybe you want to boost morale. Bring the team together. Generate some positive…