Category Archives: Leadership Skills

Forget ‘New Normal,’ Think ‘New Nimble’

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Jay Sullivan

We’ve all struggled on many fronts this year. Some have dealt with loss – of health, of a family member, of a job, of a familiar routine. Some have dealt with becoming schoolteacher in addition to parent. Some have struggled … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Skills, Working Remotely

Storytelling Builds Relationships

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Exec-Comm

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 Capone shares how easily stories can help you relate to … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Skills, Meeting Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Uncategorized

How Successful Managers Get Through Turbulent Times: 4 Tips To Follow

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Jay Sullivan

Managing a team is difficult in the best of times. When you layer on top of the usual demands of life and business, a pandemic and the rising demand to address long-term systemic racial inequalities in society, you stretch your … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Skills, Women in Business, Working Remotely

Build Your Brand for Long-Lasting Success

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Robert Chen

When you started your career, you probably took on as many opportunities as possible to build your skills and discover your strengths and preferences. As a high-performer, you soon found your sweet spot and started to excel. When you are great at … Continue reading →

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How Do You Inspire And Engage Your Team?

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Tanya Morgenthaler

Why do people listen to you? Is it out of obligation? Admiration? Fear? A little bit of everything? As a leader your job is to inspire, mentor, encourage, and continuously develop your team. You want to foster an environment of … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Uncategorized

3 Habits That Detract From Your Credibility And How To Avoid Them

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Jay Sullivan

Most communication skills are not about “right” and “wrong.” The overall impression you make on others is a combination of many factors, and the frequency of certain behaviors. Here are three language habits that undermine your authority. Qualifying Language Sometimes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Writing Skills

6 Steps For A Successful Apology

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Exec-Comm

We all make mistakes, and at some point in our careers, we’ll have to apologize to someone. Working remotely makes it more difficult and more important to quickly deliver an apology. Time and distance can damage relationships, while the well-executed … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Life Skills, Meeting Skills

Your Virtual Executive Presence

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Exec-Comm

Executive Presence sets you apart in business, both in person and online. We demonstrate presence through subtle cues – the combination of how you present yourself  and communicate. When working in a virtual world, it’s even harder to demonstrate presence, … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Exec-Comm Team, Executive Presence, Leadership Skills, Life Skills

Chat, Email, Phone, Or Meet? What’s The Best Option?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Christine Healey de Casanova

Now that we’re all working from home, have you noticed an increase in the use of IM, email, internal chat forums, and project management platforms to collaborate? Some of these tools have become our go-to in business, while meetings seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, E-Mails, Leadership Skills, Meeting Skills, Working Remotely

Motivating Your Team From The Inside Out: Leveraging Internal Motivating Factors

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Jay Sullivan

Getty Royalty Free What motivates each of us to do better? I confess, I play Words with Friends compulsively. I swear I’m motivated by the intellectual challenge and the opportunity to occasionally best some of my really smart friends at … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Innovation, Leadership Skills, Uncategorized