From “Ugh Factor” to “Aha… From “Ugh Factor” to “Aha Moment”
10/07/24
When you put together materials for a presentation slide deck, you should keep one overarching principle in mind. Avoid the…
Storytelling with Data: What's the… Storytelling with Data: What's the Real Story in the Data?
09/12/24
"Every forecast takes a number from today and multiplies it by a story about tomorrow." - Morgan Housel He describes…
Cross-Selling Made Easy Cross-Selling Made Easy
08/20/24
As everyone returns from summer vacations and refocuses on business, there’s usually a renewed energy put toward business development. Particularly…
To Increase Your Impact, Think… To Increase Your Impact, Think From Your Audience’s Perspective
05/28/24
The next time you have to share an update at a meeting, give an important presentation, or deliver a speech…
Improve Your Critical Thinking By… Improve Your Critical Thinking By Avoiding Assumptions
04/30/24
In an article earlier this month, I shared three questions we can ask ourselves in the moment to avoid allowing…
Replacing “No” with “Whoa.”: Three… Replacing “No” with “Whoa.”: Three Questions to Help Us Avoid Making Assumptions
04/18/24
Being human, we are prone to two behaviors that impact our ability to both think critically and communicate effectively. First,…
The Platinum Rule – Always… The Platinum Rule – Always more Valuable than Gold
03/27/24
The golden rule has lost its shine. Treat others as you would like to be treated is great advice, but…
Avoid Assumptions to Build Genuine… Avoid Assumptions to Build Genuine Connections
10/02/23
Key aspects of communication often go unnoticed: avoiding assumptions and asking quality questions. These skills can help you create stronger…
Complete Communicator: The Art of… Complete Communicator: The Art of the Client-Focused Conversation
05/10/23
When communicating in a professional setting, a person can only talk about one of three things. They can talk about…