Good communication is good, but clear communication is the key to success. Learning to communicate clearly can fast track your success, opening doors to honest conversations that allow you to set ...
A doctor decided to put his overweight patient on an unconventional diet. He advised him, “Eat your regular meals for two days, then ‘skip’ a day. Do this for two weeks and come back to see me. I ...
It’s pretty normal to feel like your profession is mocked a little too much. Just ask a lawyer or a car salesperson. Or a politician. And while there are always a few bad actors who give any line of ...
Couples often say that they need to work on their communication. This is what is holding them back from greater happiness. Kind of, but not really. Ironically, couples who aren’t getting along often ...
Communication is either effective or ineffective (not “good” or “bad”), and there should be alignment between what was said, what was heard and what was meant. Use the “Platinum Rule” (treat others ...
These tips from the pros will teach you how to talk to anyone you encounter, from your family to your co-workers to the barista who makes your morning cup of Joe What do a snake charmer, an FBI ...
In a realm as vast and complex as communication, it helps to distill it into smaller, simple truths—adages, if you will, easily recalled and followed. In Episode 568 of Marketing Smarts, Mekanism CEO ...
Last week's feature focused on communication skills and their importance in the workplace. This week's feature is about the other side of communication-listening skills. Hearing is the physical ...
Whether it’s Channing Tatum using his charm to work his way up from an extra in “War of the Worlds” or Charlize Theron being discovered while asking a bank teller to cash a check, navigating the ...
Communication is a two-way street. It involves the communicator and the receiver. When the information leaves the speaker, the true meaning of the message can often get lost in transmission. It’s like ...
Imagine some of the most of the frustrating interactions you have over the course of your workday. Your voice isn’t being heard during meetings; HR sends vague, confusing emails. You feel a rising ...
As the boundaries of art continue to blur, the question of what marks art ‘good’ or ‘bad’ has become increasingly complex. These distinctions matter for anyone seeking to understand how creative ...