Much like the world itself, the way we communicate is changing every single day. This is true now more than ever, as COVID-19 continues to spread far and wide, forcing municipalities, cities, states, and countries to make adjustments for safety’s sake. In this time of isolation, it is critical to stay connected and engaged. Staying inside, [...]
Media Relations Dealing With the Media Can Be Good and Bad; Being Prepared Is Key Whether you are hoping to spread the word about a new product or service, working to elevate your brand’s public profile or responding to a crisis, media coverage can undoubtedly get your company noticed. However, too many people today believe [...]
During this unprecedented global crisis, the CommSkills Group offers this Quick Reference Checklist for planning and managing effective virtual meetings. It is so important that we remain engaged and connected to one another in this time of crisis in order to maintain our relationships and create a sense of normalcy: Prepare Remove distractions from your [...]
Presence is as difficult to define as it is to define art. It is easy to see but hard to pin down. You know it when you see it, but if you were asked to explain what it is, you would be hard pressed. Presence isn’t a doing; it’s a being. People with a strong presence [...]
As business leaders and executives, we tend to give feedback once a year, maybe twice if we’re good, during performance reviews. The problem with that kind of feedback is that it is just that, Feed “Back”. We look over the last year and give people performance feedback on events that may have transpired 10 months [...]
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “influence” is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways. Internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker and author, John C. Maxwell, says “leadership is influence.” In my years’ of experience as both an author and speaking coach, I’ve learned that by digging deeper into the concept [...]
Are Your Listeners Tired of Hearing ‘The Same Ol’ Thing’? Consider a More Meaningful, Authentic Approach! If you are reading this blog post, perhaps you, or someone you know, happens to be a presentation “traditionalist’ — or someone who prefers to deliver “old school” PowerPoint presentations, read their slides to you or read from a script, and [...]
Handling the Issue of Technology and Communication in the Workplace Communication, not too long ago, took several days to arrive if you were mailing a letter. Now, communication is instantaneous. You can call, text, email, voicemail, conference, tweet, Snap, IM, IG (and any number of other methods that I am apparently not aware of, [...]
Did you know, of the five major skill sets today’s employers consider most crucial when hiring recent grads, that communication skills top the list? No matter what industry you work in, communication is undeniably one of the most essential business skills you should possess. However, many new hires in today’s workforce are not appropriately [...]
