Interview Preparation Tips That Make a Difference
You’ve waited for months to finally get invited to the interview for your dream job, and tomorrow the big day will have arrived. Excitement and enthusiasm about the role can add a lot and...
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Communicate effectively to get what you want
Are you overloaded with communications all day, every day? I know that I am! It seems like many of us spend an inordinate amount of time reading emails and texts, and watching and listening...
Nag, nag, nag
A recent discussion prompted a deeper look into nagging and/or micromanaging. Both behaviors have negative connotations, although each may actually be necessary due to someone else’s unresponsiveness or bad behavior. So why do the...
Own your contribution to ineffective communication
Nonresponsiveness is my pet peeve, closely followed by the failure to use media/technology appropriately. Both behaviors create obstructions to effective communication. Why is it that we don’t take more care when we are trying...
An active professional network is like insurance
Maintaining a professional network is like having car insurance – it’s a pretty big risk to drive without it.
Be someone people are happy to refer
Referrals can go south pretty quickly when the referred party fails to follow up or isn’t prepared for the requested outcome.
Non-communication is the new normal
Overall, failing to follow through ends up leaving situations fertile for mistakes, wasted time and increased costs — and, at times, opportunities are missed all together.
When Good Enough Is Really Good Enough
With the speed that technology allows us to change messaging, data and manufactured products, the need to be as precise or exact about some details no longer exists. In some cases, good enough is really good enough.
Anticipate and Prepare for Opportunity to Strike
If the opportunity you have been dreaming about and waiting for were to suddenly materialize, are you prepared to grab that brass ring?
Communicating for Results: Avoiding Miscommunications and Unnecessary Conflict
Even with the best intentions, there are still times when our communications (or our failure to communicate) end up leading us down the wrong path. When this takes place, it is necessary to restate, repair or recover from a misstep or misstatement.
