How to have Difficult Conversations: Five Key Tips for Managing them Successfully
If you work long enough and achieve a certain amount of seniority then it is almost inevitable that you will need to discipline somebody who reports to you. …
The ART of Conversation: Blending in
Blending in provides a sense of safety and comfort and often self-preservation, but if we really want to inspire change sometimes we need to take a risk and stand out. …
The ART of Conversation: Behind Every Door is Something New
Get ready to walk through that door of opportunity which has been enticing you for some time. There’s a reason you keep wanting to open it and you never know what you’ll find. …
The ART Of Conversation: Sometimes Things are Meant to Fit Together
Meaningful conversations are created when words and ideas combine in a way that brings people together. Often we have different ideas or beliefs, but it’s how we handle the conversation that matters. …
The ART Of Conversation: Through Our Eyes
The world through someone else’s eyes can look very different from our own perspective. …
The ART of Conversation: Some Things Don’t Change
In a world where technology introduces a new communications or engagement tool, app or software daily, it’s important to remember … you can always rely on good conversations, genuine connections and creative strategies. …
The ART of Conversation: There’s No Such Thing As A Blank Page
When you're trying to communicate or engage, you're never starting with a blank page. Every page is etched with a history. …
The ART of Conversation: If You Can’t Get Through The Front Door, Try The Window
When the door to your problem is locked, don't just stand out in the cold. Find another way in. If your decision maker doesn't understand the value of engagement, explain it in a different way. If your board won't invest in a …
The ART of Conversation: Kickstart Your Campaign
We get it. Sometimes it's hard to have the energy to be creative. Get out of the office, grab a coffee. It's been proven to sharpen the mind and just changing location can unlock the creativity you need. …
The ART Of Conversation: From A Distance
Not engaging a group of people can make them feel like distant spectators. …
The ART Of Conversation: Viewpoints
We all see things differently, but often it’s the way something is presented that matters the most. …
The ART Of Conversation: New Perspectives
Our experiences shape who we are and can open our eyes to new perspectives. …
The ART Of Conversation: Just Another Tool
Social media is another tool, not the only tool, in the communication and engagement tool kit. Sometimes old school tools might be the right fit. This week I created a question form! …
The ART Of Conversation: Look For The Upside
Do you feel like you’ve reached the end of you patience with someone or something? Before you decide it is okay to burn that bridge, stop. There usually is some benefit in keeping that bridge open. …
The ART Of Conversation: You Know What Thought Did
It seems Thought made an assumption, and followed a muck cart and thought it was wedding. Whoops. …
The ART of Conversation: Is Anybody Listening?
If leaders need followers, what do communications need? An audience or a spokesperson? …
The ART of Conversation: Solid Foundations
Even if it is unpopular, the truth provides the footings to build a solid communication and engagement foundation. …
The ART of Conversation: Finding the Right Balance
It's tough to find the right balance between different futures. And great conversations make it possible to find consensus. …
The ART Of Conversation: Take The Plunge
Don’t be scared to take on a challenge, but be ready to do so. …
The ART Of Conversation: Take A Stand
No matter what stand you take it’s good to have an opinion, but be prepared to change it. …
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