THE GOAL of any communication is to connect. Some people are supercommunicators. That is, as they talk, they align with the person they are speaking with, constantly adjusting how they communicated in order to match their companions.
In Supercommunica…
The first step to becoming a leader is in the heart. You learn to love people.
A person who loves people turns their focus outward.
The second step to leadership is practicing things leaders say.
Words without heart are meaningless irritants.
Beginnings shape endings. Lack of preparation allows toxic habits to contaminate one-on-ones.
Poorly done one-on-ones are a destructive waste of time.
Don’t bother having one-on-ones if you aren’t going to prepare.
Here are 7 ways to prepare for o…
Thoughtless words are muddy roads.
You can smooth the way with things you say. Or your words make life hard for others and painful for you.
You spend large amounts of time talking. Words are hammers.
Understand, embrace, and increase the impact you have during one-on-ones.
7 powerful phrases. 10 powerful questions.
Yesterday, a leader I respect said, “I almost teared up.”
Then I spoke directly, “You didn’t almost tear up. Either you did or you didn’t.”
How to stop hedging?
Treat yourself with more respect than a squirrel.
Stop chasing the next nut. Choose how you show up.
5 simple rules…
COMMUNICATION is a two-way process. It is imperative that we understand how to transmit and receive in order to have the appropriate communication that builds stronger relationships.
The Evolution of Communication
From the hieroglyphics of ancient Egy…
An intimidating seldom hears the truth.
What would you say to an intimidating boss if you had courage?
LEADERS HELP FOLLOWERS find causes worth signing up for—something they can make an emotional investment in. That highlights the importance of leadership communication. Effective leaders communicate who they are and move the whole organization. Boyd Cl…
