Beware of Outside Help
Beware of outside help on the job because sometimes they may hurt you. The idea that your trash is not treasure is easy to understand and yet difficult to remember [...]
Nov, 18
2014
Nov, 17
2014
3 Tips for Better Public Speaking
One of the most frequent questions people ask me is how to improve their public speaking skills. It's a tough question to answer in one response. I've been practicing speaking [...]
Nov, 11
2014
Why You Need to Listen to Feedback
You need to listen to feedback because sometimes you may miss an important message. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast takes you into the communication curve, where a perceived [...]
Nov, 10
2014
The Half Table and Other Misunderstandings
Most misunderstandings happen as a result of our not asking enough questions and making assumptions. A funny example of this happened in the days before I was to give a [...]
Nov, 5
2014
Do You Need to Change Your Priorities?
It's important to ask yourself if you need to change your priorities when those priorities are producing mixed results. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast challenges you to consider [...]
Nov, 3
2014
My #1 Business Communication Tip
My #1 business communication tip is simple and challenging at the same time. It is all about how you deliver critical comments, about people, to others. The use of this [...]
Oct, 28
2014
What The Simpsons Taught Me About Giving Feedback
The TV show, The Simpsons, taught me an important lesson about giving feedback. It turns out that you shouldn't treat all feedback as equal. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway [...]
Oct, 27
2014
Don’t Micromanage a Car Wash
Recently, I saw a charity car wash on a street corner. This is a frequent fundraiser for youth groups or other causes. You get your car washed by a enthusiastic [...]
Oct, 22
2014
Making Business Friends
A business friend can offer you support, guidance, and tough love. These people can be tremendous resources, so why do we have few business friends? This week, The 2 Minute [...]
Oct, 13
2014
Understanding Feedback
Your skill at understanding feedback will help define your professional success. A lot of mistakes and missed opportunities can come from poor communication. It's not just about hearing the words [...]