Hearing vs. Listening According to one prominent study on time spent communicating, the average adult spends about 70% of their waking hours communicating in one form or another. Of that time, 9% is spent writing, 16% reading, 30% speaking, and 45% listening. With 45% of our...
At a time when discerning truth from fiction has never been more difficult, it has never been more important for you to be sure that you are saying exactly what you mean to say. Social media, mainstream news, and the events of the day have made...
There is nothing — nothing — more powerful in this world than authentic, passionate connection with another human being. It’s the only way we’ll solve any of the myriad problems facing our world today. It enables your societal and community contributions. It drives your business growth,...
In the end communication is just a tool. But it’s one you can’t do without. It’s how you inform, express, motivate, change behavior, move markets and make things happen in your world. To be successful – at literally anything – you must be able to communicate...
During the past month, people from all over the globe have celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Specifically, on March 8th, International Women’s Day, women from all walks of life pulled together to press for equality, amongst other things. Unlike previous...
Becoming a powerful communicator doesn’t mean changing who you are. It means becoming more of who you are… and that takes work on both sides of the communication coin – what you say – and how you say it. If you’ve done any sort of style-based...
It’s a requirement in almost every position in every business. No one enjoys it, and we all feel uncomfortable when the time comes, but delivering bad news in a productive way is one of the most important communication tests we as leaders face. It’s tough...
Connection: It is the ultimate goal of all communication. When it occurs, things change, people unite, relationships bond, and commitment grows. Business connection, personal connection - the two are often linked and each inevitably lead to the other. It’s the individual behind the business success that...
Certain words receive more than their “15 minutes of fame” and storytelling is one we hear a lot. It has become a heavily overused buzzword in the corporate space with a meaning often in the head of the beholder. Clients regularly ask us to help...
Remember when you were a kid and whether starting a new school, going on a date, or stepping into any new situation for the first time, to help you overcome your nerves your Mom or Dad would say “just be yourself….”? While possibly eliciting eye...