From Seth Godin’s post Meaningless, published January 7… There are words that now have no meaning at all… ‘Well’ and ‘so’ have been doing this work for a long time, but add to that the more syllabic words like ironically, literally, and hopefully. And don’t forget all the adjectives, beginning with ‘very’ and ‘really’ that (ironically) make something […]
Communication
Do You Ask Better Questions?
Given the amount of competition out there, the challenges of landing a new client and the struggles with keeping the clients you do have, I totally get the hunger to have the right answers. But, it’s not about the answers we provide, it’s about the questions we ask. We want to think that after all, what […]
7 Pros and Cons of Face to Face Communication in the Workplace
Communication is one of the highly valued elements of any business, company, or workplace. Businesses have incorporated various channels of communication as a way of ensuring that workers can efficiently communicate amongst themselves as well as with customers. Such communication comes in handy in facilitating various operations within the business while generally promoting corporate efficiency. […]
10 Advanced Tactics to Eliminate the Communication Gap in Your Business
How do you deal with co-workers in a small business setting? It must be quite challenging to be working in a compact workplace where in just one turn you are face to face with a coworker or the business owner. Communication is an integral part of an individual’s social skills, more so, in relating to […]
5 Killer Tips to Nail Your Next Presentation
Whether you’re a student preparing for a career, an entrepreneur leading a brand-new business, or a seasoned veteran of a corporate empire, there’s a strong chance you’ll need to give a presentation to others sooner rather than later. Getting up in front of a crowd without making a fool of yourself is no easy feat, […]
The Easy Way to Find Any Email (and Improve Your Inbox Organization)
We’ve all had the experience of losing an important email. You can’t find it in your inbox, in any of the folders you might have put it in, and it doesn’t appear to be in your deleted items. In some cases, you might be able to retrieve the information by simply asking for it, but […]
5 Essential Tips for Working with Employees in Different Countries
As the modern business economy becomes more and more globalized, both large and small companies alike are expanding their bandwidth across the world. And the increased trend in telecommuting has now made it possible for organizations to hire employees from nearly anywhere in the world. This diversity is an asset for businesses tapping into foreign […]
The Creative Reason Why a Five Guys Franchise Texts Employees
I love stories like this… Just the other day, I did a call with a friend who works at a FIVE GUYS franchise. If you’ve never had a FIVE GUYS Burger… stop what you are doing and go get one… right now. I mean it. Go – NOW! Their food is amazing… Every time I […]
How Important is Communication in the Workplace?
Workplace communication is vital for any business to run successfully. It doesn’t matter if you’re offering a trade, you sell stock online or you’re a logistics company. Without an effective communication strategy, your business will surely fail, which is not a sign of a good leader. Here are just some of the reasons why communication […]
Consider This When Receiving Advice from Others
Advice is something many people love to share, yet some have a hard time accepting from others, even when it’s sound. Perhaps it’s in our nature as human beings to resist being told what to do by others. If that’s how advice is perceived, no wonder people run from it. Who wants to be told […]
