Ladies, have you ever found it difficult to speak more assertively or confidently? To the gentlemen—I pose the same question. There is a general tendency to associate a lack of confidence and assertiveness with women; however, men often experience similar issues. Effective communication is an...
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...
Visual imagery was a part of story-telling long before any of us were born. And it continues today. From drawing your favorite shape in kindergarten to delivering a critical PowerPoint presentation to a board of executives. We’re either amazed at how well our visuals help...
There are many things to consider when preparing for a meeting, particularly if you want to set yourself up for success. The underlying theme is to not allow yourself to get in a situation where you feel like you are guessing or winging it… there’s...
Most of us know that powerful communication is key. It’s essential to your success. It’s how you make things happen. It’s how you get results, how you gain new clients, how you keep existing clients… and how you motivate both your colleagues and your staff. It’s...
Email communication has become an integral part of today’s business environment. In many cases, it can be the only form of communication between two people. This is especially true if you are corresponding with others in different countries or companies. How you use email as...
Effective communication is a must in any workplace to ensure that businesses and their employees can meet operational goals and build productive business relationships with key stakeholders. In fact, it is estimated that 14% of the average work week can be wasted as a result...
Effective communication is at the forefront of business. In fact, a recent survey revealed that over 75% of employers are placing more emphasis on verbal communication skills as a hiring prerequisite.[1] Despite the importance of productive business communication, leaders and managers often struggle with connecting...
With presidential debates and election season in full swing, there is no wonder that the topic of building trust and rapport with audiences is in the spotlight. Regardless of your political affiliation, one underlying truth is evident: great communicators are able to draw audiences in...
The most effective business communicators have a special quality that enables them to bring impactful messages to any audience. It is the power of the pause. Understanding that what you say and how you say it are just as important as when you say it,...