leadership communication

Small Talk

When Small Talk Falls Flat: How to Create Real Conversations

Small talk is often where conversation begins — but it’s not where connection lives.   You’ve likely been there: you run into a colleague, client, or peer. You exchange pleasantries.

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Asking question

What Are Your Employees Not Telling You?

I was recently coaching a sharp female executive on her communication and presentation skills preparing for an important board presentation. I suggested she ask people for specific feedback before her presentation, so they

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communicate to connect

Do you communicate to connect?

I struggle when asked the awful question, “So, what do you do?” I usually respond with something like, “For work or for fun?” — or, if I’m feeling especially cheeky, “Depends on the day of

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Diagnose Before You Prescribe

Diagnose before you prescribe: Giving the right support

Last week, I told you about sharing my advice without necessarily being invited to do so. And in writing that newsletter, I kind of realized there was a follow up

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