Communication: Improving Communication

Thought Tweet #910 I now know constructive criticism is an oxymoron . So how do you recommend we go about doing performance reviews? The Thinking Behind The…

Perhaps, an information overload [maybe even Future Shock ] is causing people to be less open-minded than they were a generation ago. Perhaps less-open minds…

Thought Tweet #894 Talk about communication gaps...when you gaze into the communication abyss it screams back at you. The Thinking Behind The Tweet The…

Premise: It is better to think about business as a package of understandable & definable Tasks. Premise: All Tasks can be defined and someone, sometime ought…

Thought Tweet #893 Why did Evolution deny human ears the privilege of showing us when they are actually operating? The Thinking Behind The Tweet Our eyes…

Why is it so many people place so little emphasis on improving their attitudes or their communication?

Thought Tweet #885 The biggest problem in business today is Communication. Unfortunately, many people don't want to change that. The Thinking Behind The…

Thought Tweet #876 Communication Tip: when you you know make presentations stop ah filling in gaps um with you know, ah, um...ad nauseam. The Thinking Behind…

There are two ways to get things done in business: self-selection/direction & mastered delegation. Some people are natural-born self-selectors/directors…

Thought Tweet #871 In pre-historic times people who didn't listen got eaten...now they are able to roam the streets and work in offices. The Thinking Behind…

Thought Tweet #870 5 reasons to listen: (1) to respond, (2) to act, (3) to understand, (4) because it's your job, & (5) because you like people. The Thinking…

Thought Tweet #857.5 Strange as it may seem, people shut down when they know you will put down their ideas. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Try putting an end…

Thought Tweet #855.5 Stand down, Step up, & Listen. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Stand down - military folks say that when they want someone to relax or…

Thought Tweet #854.5 When you criticize people you trigger their 'No' responses....and, at that point, constructive communication is over. The Thinking…

Thought Tweet #853.5 If you cannot be interested at least be interesting. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Seek first to be interested and to understand. If you…

Beliefs: some good, some not-so-good Beliefs intertwine with perceptions and patterns in your brain. Then beliefs manifest their influence, acting as your…

Business communication, at its best, is: Positive & Energized [not negative or over-stressed] Solution-Oriented & Constructive [not problem-dwelling or…

Did you teach your children to say, "Thank You"? How often do you say those 2 simple words at work? "Not a problem"...how often do people say that after you…

Thought Tweet #839 When people tell you they are giving 110%, do you think they are talking in superduperlatives? The Thinking Behind The Tweet When I was a…

Thought Tweet #830.5 If you are going to teach someone, first find out what they believe they already know. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Far too often, we…

Thought Tweet #825.5 It isn't about who you are. It's about what you do and whether or not other people understand why you do what you do. The Thinking…

Thought Tweet #822 Empathy - isn't that a genuine interest in and ability to understand another person's feelings? The Thinking Behind The Tweet Some people…

If you embrace a better definition of Integrity, you will improve your ability to Influence people. Due to the amazing nuances of our English language you…

Control is the root of most disagreements. Control of people's behaviour is one major area. Control of money is another. Many interpersonal problems have…

Thought Tweet #820 I'm so glad you mentioned that because I have some important things about me to share with you. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Sometimes we…

The 4 Hierarchies of Delegation When you assign responsibility and expect accountability you can give your subordinate one of the following 4 instructions…

Thought Tweet #812.5 Interest: WHY I'm doing something. Intent: WHAT I'm wanting to do. The Thinking Behind The Tweet Communicating our Interests …

Delegation can fail when employees lack ability due to: Poor hiring - the employee doesn't meet the requirements of the role Poor or no coaching or training…

Is your leadership team meeting your expectations? If it is – Congratulations - keep up the good work! If it is not – we can help. We know the small-business…

There are Task Donors : those are the people who delegate tasks . There are Task Recipients : those are the people who receive those delegated tasks. Task…