Communication

Becoming Slow to Speak and Quick to Listen

Every muscle tightens. You feel your jaw set, your eyes laser focused. You resist every urge to slam your hands on your desk, let alone flip the whole thing over. You ended the phone call abruptly, thankful this wasn’t an in-person conversation. But you wonder why you feel so angry. You asked for his feedback […]

10 Ways to Improve Internal Communications

Have you ever been in a meeting that’s lasted too long? When you first skimmed over the agenda, you settled into your chair—you weren’t going anywhere for a while. Soon, you found yourself daydreaming about a weekend on the lake and when you snapped back to reality, you realized you had missed item III: New […]

8 Ways to Network Like a Pro

Networking events are crucial for finding the right people for your organization, reaching your career goals, and making connections for future collaborations. And yet, you find yourself dreading them. You typically sit through sessions, rehearsing your pitch, and scanning the room to see who you hope you meet–and who you want to avoid. Then you […]

5 Common Challenges Leaders Face in the Workplace and How to Overcome Them

All eyes turn to you. The tension in the conference room is escalating, threatening to derail an otherwise productive meeting. Your team is waiting to see how you respond to the tension between two department heads that can never seem to compromise, and you suddenly wonder how you can address this in the moment without […]

Navigating Office Politics as a Leader: Tips for Managing Workplace Conflicts

Conflict is a normal part of everyday life–and that applies to professional work environments. When you were an employee, you may have been able to put your blinders on and focus on your work instead of getting involved in office politics. As a leader though, you know that you have a responsibility to foster healthy […]

Maximizing Workplace Communication: Leveraging DiSC Assessments for Team Success Edit

“Why don’t you start by telling me about yourself?” You open the interview with the standard questions, discussing in greater detail the candidate’s qualifications, skillset, and past experiences. Although most of the questions you ask your potential new-hire about are performance-focused, you are also gaining key insights into how they communicate, what their personality is […]

Building a Winning Business: The 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team

You glance around the conference room at your coworkers before confidently raising your hand. You have a great idea, and you know that you will feel heard and encouraged for actively participating in your company’s success. There was a time, when you were on a different team, when you would leave the office feeling defeated […]

Communication Breakdown: Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Workplace Communication Edit

Effective communication is the foundation of any successful workplace. However, despite its importance, communication breakdowns are all too common in many organizations. These breakdowns can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and decreased productivity and teamwork. In this blog post, we will discuss some common communication pitfalls in the workplace and how leadership training can help you and your […]