Social Media and RelationshipsWhenever you read anything pertaining to social media, you'll read about relationships. On Facebook you can only invite your 'friends.' LinkedIn will not allow you to connect with people you do not know. Twitter gives you more freedom; you can follow anyone you want, but they may not follow you back. It's all about building and sustaining relationships. All this leads me to think about the importance of relationship in social media.
What Is It You Do?As a coach the main problem I encounter with my clients is coming to grips with what they do and why they do it. Most of us know what we do but to say it in a way that engages people is another thing entirely. Here are some tips I've learned about developing your quick, elevator speech in an engaging manner.
What Do You Know about Social Media?What do you know about social media? Before you answer that question, let me tell you that you know more than you may think. Social media is simply another way for us to communicate and connect with one another. If you are a smart communicator and understand the power of connections, you already know a lot about social media.
You Are What You WearHow do you tell someone what not to wear? When it comes to looking professional, many factors come into play. Our appearance tells a lot about us; remember you are what you wear. What message do you want your appearance to say about you and your personality?
Listening with Your Heart, not Your HeadWhat is the biggest communications challenge my clients face? The simple answer is listening; their heads get in the way. Often, the response I get tells me that my clients are not listening with their hearts, which requires a different kind of listening.
Please, Just Listen!How many of us are guilty of 'listening' but not hearing? The reality is there is no way you can solve someone else's problem if you haven't heard it. Here are some listening steps to improve your listening skills, and stop solution driven responses which is not 'listening'.
Strong Meeting Management Means Strong LeadershipAre your meetings productive or a huge waste of time? Here are tips for making your meetings more efficient and productive.
How to Stay Cool When Speaking in PublicThis article will put that universal fear of public speaking in the proper perspective and give you some tips for turning the fear into positive energy. Understanding the paradox about fear and effectiveness, speakers can embrace their fear and use it to propel, rather than paralyze. Fear then becomes the energy, the enthusiasm, the spark, our friend.
Conversations: When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'EmHow many of us have walked into a room full of people and wanted to turn around and leave? When I think about networking events, my heart freezes. Didn't our mothers teach us not to speak to strangers? Yet, in this article we're going to examine how to talk to strangers.
How to Give a Speech without NotesIf you prepare and practice and leave your notes on the podium or in your pocket, you will discover that speech making is actually fun. Your brain loves the exercise and you will know that no matter what happens to that little note card, you will successfully deliver your speech by following these tips.
No Punching, No Running—Communicate! How to Resolve ConflictWhat is the best way to handle conflict? Your mother told you not to hit anyone, and your dad said don't you dare run. When you enter the workforce and you face a conflict situation, what choices do you have? In real life, we cannot beat up our opponents. If we do, we might find ourselves in custody. Some of us do decide to 'get even,' which often isn't the best choice either. If we 'turn tail and run,' we kill our self-confidence.
The Challenge of LeadershipWhat does leading others mean? Most people who become leaders do so suddenly. Perhaps you were always 'it' in the first grade. Becoming 'it' means others see you as a leader. What does that mean?
Speaking Up with ConfidenceThe power of the vocal message is often forgotten. Adding power to your voice is as important as adding power to your visual and vocal message. Here are ten tips for adding credibility to your voice power.
The Perils of PowerPointAs presenters, we are grateful for the technology PowerPoint offers us. Now, we must be diligent not to abuse it. Beware of the perils of PowerPoint! This simple guideline will propel your presentations to a new dynamic level.
Speak Up for SuccessApply these ideas to gain confidence to speak up in order to reach your full potential and find success.
