Communication

Why do some people get ahead and others do not? That’s the thought-provoking question addressed by authors Kim Zoller and Kerry Preston in the...

In the midst of our intense discussion, Dom, a vice president at a financial management firm, told me, “I don’t need great rapport, I...

It’s remarkable to see huge companies go up in flames due to managerial failure. And yet it happens regularly. Why? Frequently, the cause of...

This week we continue our series “Moving Up the Value Chain of Speaking Approaches” with a look at the Catalyst presentation approach. If you...

In my capacities as executive coach and professional development provider, I regularly prepare presentations for live and Web audiences. Whether the focus is on...

My son is all grown up now and studying hard at university, but when he was a small boy and was naughty I remember...

A few weeks ago we kicked off our series, ”Moving Up the Value Chain of Speaking Approaches” with a look at the Expert presentation...

‘The Leadership Challenge” by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner shared the findings of extensive research that surveyed thousands of people asking, “What...

Anyone who is seeking to persuade, negotiate, or sell something is wise to learn the art of the sound bite.

I spend many, many hours watching the NBA playoffs each spring. The first round is, in many ways, my favorite: up to four games...

What’s your goal when you step up to speak? Winning that next big piece of business, getting that hard-earned promotion, or becoming known as...

On the television show “The Office,” Steve Carell played a hilariously bad boss, whose total incompetence did nothing to undermine his belief that in...

Trust is a key element in all human interactions. Nowhere is it more important than in a work environment. Yet, often leaders pay little...

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” — H....

This post is reprinted, with permission, from the book “The Orbital Perspective: Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million...

The following is an edited excerpt from the paperback edition of “Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone,”  (March 2015)...

Netflix recently released the third season of its original production “House of Cards.” This critically acclaimed political drama is the story of Frank Underwood,...

Everyone knows Superman’s great weakness: Kryptonite. It’s the one thing that’s guaranteed to suck away his strength and destroy his power. As public speakers,...

In the season 5 premiere of of “Shark Tank” (the TV show with an average of 6 million viewers), two brothers, both aspiring entrepreneurs,...

What role does trust play in employee engagement? It’s a fairly large one, according to this Towers Watson research. The study cites leaders’ ability...

This post is an excerpt from “The CEO Report,” by Heidrick & Struggles and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, based on...

It’s clear that transparency in the workplace creates a better office culture, but it is also vital to organizational success. It starts with having...

About 10 years ago, I was participating in a leadership program with area principals and other organizational leaders. As part of the training, we...

In a world where 1 billion people use smartphones, many can’t believe that I run a company without one. They can’t imagine life without...

“Because you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” – Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo commercial. One rainy day during the...

Josh is a seasoned leader who identifies with being introverted. As such, he prefers to stay in his office, head down, only looking up...

One of the strongest alliances human resources can have within an organization is with the IT department because, of all parts of the organization,...

“I Love Lucy,” “Cheers” and “Modern Family” are three of the most popular sitcoms of their eras, but beyond giving multiple generations a lot...

“We can meet or we can work. We can’t do both.” ~ Dan Altobello, business leader Credit: Pixabay It is estimated that senior executives...

It’s no secret that being confident in your message will make you a more engaging speaker and increase the impact of your presentation. But...

Now more than ever great leaders are great storytellers. Storytelling helps executives weave rich narratives that inspire their organizations, set a vision, teach important...

Your team is looking to you for answers, but you don’t have many. There are a lot of moving parts, and more’s uncertain than certain....

(Editor’s note, June 13, 2015: Dr. Loop died June 11. Learn more about his life by clicking on the link) Dr. Floyd Loop is...

Credit: Pixabay Speaking at a conference is an exciting and challenging prospect. It’s also good professional development. Taking a speaking role builds your self-confidence,...

View image | gettyimages.com As a coach and workshop facilitator, I frequently get calls that sound something like this: “I’m looking for someone who...

To infinity and beyond: That’s where Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios are headed provided they maintain the type of leaders that have...