Find the Lead
You didn’t write it, but now you are to present it. You didn’t make the slides, but now you are to teach it. It’s not… Read More »Find the Lead
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The One-Thing Rule for Email
What is the rule? Simply this: When writing an email, discuss only one topic. The corollary to the rule is that the subject line must accurately reflect the same topic.
Why Open Questions?
There is a beautiful tool that you can use to connect with others in a conversation: Open Questions. You may be asking, “What is an Open Question?” My answer is, “Exactly, you just used one!” They don’t have a “yes” or “no” answer. Instead, the inquiry allows an answer that comes from the mind of the one being asked. There is no definitive answer that is right or wrong, and the answer is not subject to judgment.
Get Your Point Across
Have you been in one of these situations? (1) You have been asked your opinion at the “big” table during the monthly board meeting; (2)… Read More »Get Your Point Across
Book Review: The Email Warrior
HOW TO CLEAR YOUR INBOX AND KEEP IT THAT WAY Well, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. I found an interesting title… Read More »Book Review: The Email Warrior
Communication Connection
Communication is all about connection. Now, as I type in these words, I tremble a bit. I am not very good at this. Often I… Read More »Communication Connection
Electric [Electronic] Communication
Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true. Charles… Read More »Electric [Electronic] Communication
Focus Your Energy
About a month ago, I spent my Saturday at a wrestling meet. My 16-year-old son decided 3 weeks before to start a new sport. He… Read More »Focus Your Energy
Is Communication Your Top Priority?
The teacher of the first formal public speaking course I went to introduced me to my favorite communication quote. After researching the quote, I found… Read More »Is Communication Your Top Priority?
What Does Your Audience Want? Respect!
Respect. It is that simple. Yes, it goes a bit deeper than Aretha Franklin’s “Just a little bit…” But it is an effective starting point. The respect that you must have for your audience demonstrates itself in three ways: preparation, organization, and conversation.