Have you experienced the situation where you think you have been clear in communicating what you want and need, only to be disappointed and frustrated when others do not buy in enthusiastically? Even the most thought-out, logical arguments might create unexpected resistance. That’s exactly why Dr. Peter DeShane and I collaborated to create a brand […]
Category: Communication
How to Make a Living From Your Speaking Talent
Comedian Jerry Sienfeld quipped that people fear public speaking more than they fear death; so at a funeral they would prefer to be in the casket instead of delivering the eulogy. Toastmasters has been helping people learn how to get comfortable speaking in front of others and get proficient at the art of public speaking. […]
Leaders Give Hope When Things Seem Hopeless
Leaders are expected to remain proactive and positive in challenging situations. When everyone around you is losing hope, your job is to re-ignite the spark of future success. Hopelessness is one of the worst feelings a human being can feel. At a joint meeting between the Rotary Club of London and the Salvation Army, Major […]
Communicate at the speed of gossip
A client did an experiment. In their food processing plant they measured the time it took for a rumor to spread from the front office to the shipping dock. It took only 20 minutes. In the meantime managers get frustrated when their message takes weeks, months or years to spread throughout their organization. Why People […]