Communication

Communication

To fix feedback, leaders go first

Leading means embracing and modeling the new habits, new behaviors and new culture you’re working to create. This applies to feedback, too.

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Is your company fostering transparent communication?

Learn three keys to successful interdepartmental communication.

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How to have powerful conversations that will influence people

All of us can improve how we communicate with influence. Here are 6 things to remember.

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3 signs a conversation needs to happen

Difficult conversations often aren't because people avoid them. Here's how to know when such a talk is needed.

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The undiscussables: How to address the elephant in the room

4 tips for discussing the things no one wants to talk about.

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3 mindsets that increase conflict competency

If you have invested in skills training but your managers are still conflict-adverse, it’s likely due to the mindsets that have emerged from the culture.

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Communicate with purpose

Next time you're ready to respond emotionally and impulsively, take a step back and think about what you really want to communicate.

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One thing: The art and science of meaningful change

Instead of endless New Year's resolutions, try doing one thing better. Here's how to apply that to presentations and public speaking.

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5 proven ways to facilitate stellar teamwork

Building great teams isn't easy, but there are some smart actions you can try.

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Flip the feedback

To get better at giving feedback, start by getting better at asking for feedback.

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Phrases that turn bold ideas into action

Ideas wither when people's reactions are negative. Here's some advice on being better at receiving ideas.

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Easy ways to resolve small conflicts

How can address simple yet common workplace conflicts?

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What’s your Plan B when your presentation goes awry

How would you handle a real-life technology nightmare during a presentation?

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We are all leaders when it comes to conversation

Our well being, health and success depends upon the quality of our conversations.

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Why should leaders increase their EQ?

Your success depends on intelligence, yes, but more the emotional kind that you might be neglecting.

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Here’s why you need to separate praise from feedback

Recogition and feedback are not the same thing, so don't deliver them both in the same breath.

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How you share your story demonstrates your perceived leadership

Beware: Smart, engaged employees can still fail at storytelling.

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5 drivers of great peer conversations

You can benefit from your peers and they can benefit from you. Why aren't you connecting?

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The root cause of workplace drama: Lack of clarity

If you default to training and workshops to fix every workplace problem, you may be missing issues of clarity and cullture.

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How to gain the advantage during your next presentation

The truth is, all business leaders are capable of giving a powerhouse presentation. All it takes is the right mindset, a well-crafted presentation with a strong core message and thorough preparation.

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How to get genuine cooperation from difficult people

Not everyone wants to be agreeable, but you'll need to figure out how to work with them.

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Overcome barriers to difficult conversations

When you have the right mindset, you can push through discomfort and have the conversations that matter.

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Alan Alda and the difference between communicating and communications

Communications and communication are both important parts of the workplace, but they aren't the same.

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Improve your one-on-one meetings with these 5 tips

Too many one-on-one meetings about the leader talking and directing. Try a conversation about values and results where your report drives the conversation.

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The communicator’s secret weapon

Great communicators inspire and drive action. Here's how they do it.

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The 4 stages of unproductive conversations

Your conversations are wasting your time, but you don’t realize it’s happening. How can you fix this?

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In business, as in novels, cut to the chase

By asking questions beginning with "why?" you will uncover the thinking that led to the problem.

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The right framing and questions lead to productive conversations

There are 2 simple steps to getting an organization focused on better, more productive discussions.

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Communicate clearly and openly

A communication plan details what needs to be shared with whom and how that communication will be delivered.

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14 ways to improve interdepartmental communication

Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council share advice on how to bring two distant departments together.

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What wall climbing taught me about giving powerful presentations — and life in general

The concept of "on belay" is one that can apply to any activity requiring a high level of performance.

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How are you listening as a leader?

If you are not a good listener, there is no way that you can develop real mastery in any discipline.

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8 communication skills every manager should master

Everyone can get better at communicating.

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Using clarity to combat understaffing

All sorts of industries are forced to go understaffed. Here are some ways to deal with that.

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Fix these communication mistakes to stay on target

Simple errors can make your communication ineffective -- and hurt your ability to get results and reach goals.

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Secrets for improving on-camera and cross-platform communication

When performing on camera, chances are the stakes are high and your anxiety is, too. Changing your attitude can go a long way toward improving the way you come across to your audience.

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Avoiding cross-cultural blunders

Cultural differences abound in business, but breaches of etiquette aren't inevitable. You just need some cultural intelligence.

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The 3 As of leading difficult conversations

The leader’s job is to get results through others. Be that person, not someone who's focused on either peace or power at the expense of improvement.

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Why nobody likes to be alone in drama

If you’ve ever avoided conflict to keep the peace, given unsolicited advice, or shut down a conversation to avoid accountability, you’ve contributed to drama.

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Great leaders are great listeners

Listening is a leadership responsibility that does not appear in the job description. It isn’t hard, either, but it does require commitment.