A full conversation

Conversations happen daily and regularly, and some have no bearing on us other than being merely connections between humans. Yet, some discussions have a direct impact. We hear what is said, but then do we? Or do we hear what we choose to listen to? What remains...

It’s your call

Who reached out last? Does it matter? Reflect for a moment: when did you initiate contact last, not out of necessity, but to foster connection? With leadership, is it enough to declare an open door, or does actual leadership call for stepping through it first?...

Jargon

We love it and likely as much despise it. How often do we not use acronyms and big words because that reflects we are in the know and have the upper hand and creates a sense of self-importance. Our excuse is convenience and simplicity. Some professions love it, in...

One skill to shine

In our daily endeavors, where information overload is the norm, simplicity and clarity stand out. Effective communication is the key to connecting with your audience, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. It is also the one element that most organization...

Healthy discussion

We want to know what the people in our organization think. We encourage speaking, but when is it suitable and when not? We invite and applaud comments and opinions if they agree with the accepted way of thinking. When opinions differ, do we share the same reception...