Changing stereotypes begins with me
The question posed to the five-member discussion panel was one of those-simple-but-loaded ones: “How did you learn to change yourself?” (more…)
5 ways to communicate more effectively
“I’m going to get fired.”
“Why do you think that?”
“My boss completely lost it when I told him the lawyers were working on a settlement for the discrimination case. He acted like he’d never heard about it before.”
“Had you told him settling was a possibility?”
“I might have mentioned it early on. But come on, everyone knows a settlement is always an option with lawsuits.” (more…)
16 quotes about powerful communications
Whether they’re spoken or written, our words are powerful.
They can inspire, anger, motivate, and move.
They can build bridges or walls.
They can pull people to us or push them away.
Here’s to choosing them wisely and well!
Quotes about the power of communications
Is there a secret sauce for leadership?
No doubt about it–our brains prefer simplicity. I know mine does!
In a world where we’re pressed for time and performance, we instinctively look for ideas and solutions that support how we think—and ignore evidence to the contrary (the dreaded confirmation bias at work).
Deciding “either/or” is quick, easy, and sometimes an enormous mistake, one that endangers our leadership abilities. (more…)
Is silence from the boss good news?
Do you think a workplace where your boss talked to you only if you’d done something wrong would be a crummy place to work?
Someone I recently met described where she used to work as being that way. She made the observation so calmly.
Detached even. Like the situation was one of those it-is-what-it-is kind of things. (more…)
