Tag: communication
A Completely Self-Indulgent Post
It’s hard for me to believe, but I’ve been blogging for a year -- rain or shine, brilliant inspiration or shoulder-to-the-wheel commitment. Sometimes I tried to write a couple of weeks ahead and sometimes I... Continue reading
When “Follow the Leader” Is Bad for the Team
Senior executives usually work at having strong relationships with their team members -- but surprisingly often, they don’t focus as strongly on their relationship with their team as a whole. What’s even more curious is... Continue reading
Signs of Socially Intelligent Life: Getting the Best from a Group
Seeking the “wisdom of crowds” is quite popular right now, and I’ve always believed in scanning the room to get the “sense of the group.” I’m also a big proponent of the value of teamwork... Continue readingNine Rules for Using (Surviving) Twitter
I resisted Twitter for a long time. 140 characters about, uh, lunch? Still, I do enjoy clever, and I appreciate good information -- and I certainly have opinions I can share. So after entering the... Continue readingPros and Cons of Technology for Talking and Thinking
Can’t we all just be humans together? Certainly part of being human is the intelligent creation and use of tools, but I want to feel like I’m using them, not turning into one. What Do... Continue readingA Thirst to Engage
Another flight, another aisle seat. We’re on time, the middle seat is empty, and I’m happily organizing myself for a week with my lovely client in Southern California, anticipating blue skies and pleasantly crisp mornings... Continue readingThree Ways That “No Problem” Is a Big Problem
Last week, my family decided to try dinner at a local place that had just evolved from a pizza joint to a restaurant. We'll have to wait and see how it survives -- in the... Continue readingListening for the Sound of Another’s Voice
Every listener makes assumptions, and the risk of misinterpretation is always present. As speakers, we expect that listeners understand not just the words we’re saying, but our intent -- where we’re coming from and what... Continue reading