Recently, I was reminded by a colleague about the challenges that highly effective people face when communicating using email; for many, this has become their primary mode to do business second to texting, which is rapidly gaining grounds as a mode of proverbial intrusiveness in our calendars. Dr. Travis Bradberry has a very good article…
Welcome to the Business Minute The best leaders understand that the he message is not about the messenger; it is however about meeting the needs and the expectations of those you’re communicating with. So then, how do you know which principles to draw from to allow your skills to mature? The answer is found when…
This political season continues to prove challenging, both to the American physic and the National Character, particularly for a diverse culture such as ours. – don’t you think? Here is what I consider my bottom line up front, or bluff for brevity: We need the right type of leader to emerge. I haven’t seen that…
Some people say that a smile is contagious, and others say that attitude is important – both are correct yet not accurate. When dealing with employee performance, turn over and work place satisfaction, it’s essential to be properly engaged. So then, how do we examine employee engagement and who should be involved in the process? …
Welcome to the Business Minute for the Best Advice You Ever Had Today WE DISCUSS Feedback Part 1 Communicating is difficult enough within a culture where diversity of thought is challenging, let alone the challenge of a diversified work environment where culture and language is often at odds. Feedback is essential for comprehension and for…
“How to Master Public Speaking” Much has been written on the subject of public speaking by many capable writers and authors. Mr. Maurice DeCastro has an excellent exposition worth reading and studying for anyone seeking to mastering the skill, “THE 20 HABITS OF TRULY BRILLIANT PRESENTERS” http://mindfulpresenter.com/ MS Lydia Bailey recently helped create an interesting…
If you’re looking to make an impression that leads to potential meetings, one of the first tasks on your to-do list should be crafting an ideal “elevator pitch. It’s a 30-60 second rendition that summarizes who you are and what you do. You must be able to let it flow on demand at, from a…
Welcome to the Business Minute for the Best Advice You Ever Had TODAY WE DISCUSS SUSTAINABILITY FOR BUSINESS From the moment we are born and come into this world we involve ourselves in some sort of sustainable process. When it comes to business we must think of it as a 3 parts process: 1. Environment…
Communicating is difficult enough within a culture where diversity of thought is challenging, let alone the challenge of a diversified work environment where culture and language is often at odds. Feedback is essential for comprehension and for growth, and can also serve as a doubled edge sword that slices through relationships swiftly when not provided…