In business, it’s important for employees to understand your communication preferences. Otherwise, you may open the door to mistakes, misunderstandings, and distractions. These are problems that cost you money and [...]
Whether you’re networking or just catching up with a colleague, it’s smart to ask about a tough lesson. This is an excellent conversation starter, as many people will have a [...]
Your business needs an after-hours communication strategy. At a time when employees are concerned about work-life balance, you can’t leave this policy to chance. Because there may be a situation [...]
You can save a lot of time and money at work if you learn to communicate urgency and importance. Otherwise, employees may guess and guess wrong, when it comes to [...]
If you can learn to use strategic business humor, then you will improve your performance with employees and customers. These are tasteful and focused jokes that serve a higher purpose. [...]
Great businesses can be undermined by leadership communication mistakes. These are mostly unforced errors that can happen when people are working hard, during busy times. These mistakes can cast a [...]
A recent discussion about hotel toiletries reminded me that confusion can cost you time and money. You may have heard that lawmakers in California are discussing a bill that would [...]
Poor communication with your coworkers will cost you time and money. Many poor communicators are also the boss or a supervisor. Sometimes they think they’re just tough with staff, when [...]
Like many mascots, Sparky the Sun Devil doesn?t talk.? But it turns out he?s quite a writer.? During the football season, Sparky sends alumni of Arizona State University email updates [...]
Are company retreats in danger of becoming the equivalent of running a sprinkler system in the rain?? These gatherings aren?t necessarily about creative thought but rather getting people to fall [...]
