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6 Steps For A Successful… 6 Steps For A Successful Apology
07/28/20
We all make mistakes, and at some point in our careers, we'll have to apologize to someone. Working remotely makes…
Video: Your Virtual Executive Presence Video: Your Virtual Executive Presence
07/09/20
Executive Presence sets you apart in business, both in person and online. We demonstrate presence through subtle cues - the…
Chat, Email, Phone, Or Meet?… Chat, Email, Phone, Or Meet? What's The Best Option?
06/16/20
Now that we're all working from home, have you noticed an increase in the use of IM, email, internal chat…
Motivating Your Team From The… Motivating Your Team From The Inside Out: Leveraging Internal Motivating Factors
05/21/20
Getty Royalty Free What motivates each of us to do better? I confess, I play Words with Friends compulsively. I…
Channeling Astronaut Mark Watney: Effective… Channeling Astronaut Mark Watney: Effective Leadership In The Age Of ‘What Else Could Possibly Go Wrong?’
05/14/20
Getty Royalty Free Sol 45 I have been alone in my home office for over a month, not seeing…
Meet Me In The Middle Meet Me In The Middle
04/08/20
As a communication professional and executive coach, I teach people how to be effective communicators. How to have conversations that…
Of Privilege, Presumption And Promise:… Of Privilege, Presumption And Promise: Inequality In The Workplace And Ways To Combat It
11/01/19
Getty Recently, 140 professionals, mostly strangers, set aside an entire day to get uncomfortable with each other. We had…
Culture Is King: 3 Ways… Culture Is King: 3 Ways To Keep Culture Alive During Corporate Mergers
10/01/19
Getty Everyone talks about the culture of their business. Sometimes they tout the strengths of that culture as the…
Inequality In The Workplace: 3… Inequality In The Workplace: 3 Approaches To Create A Culture Of Allies
09/23/19
Getty Royalty Free With all the negativity, nastiness and name-calling in public discourse these days, it’s refreshing to see…
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04/22/21
Recently, I’ve heard many people say “I’ve just got to breathe! Everything is so fast and furious these days.” I know the feeling. For 40 years, our company’s work happened […]
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11/10/20
In business, it’s important to build relationships beyond the next deal or project. Professionals with strong executive presence connect on a deeper level and build trust through storytelling. Consultant, Tony […]
Better Than 'Best' Better Than 'Best'
12/03/20
I hope this blog post finds you well. Words that, at best, do nothing to improve professional relationships, and at worst, are looked at with an eye roll. So unimaginative, […]
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