Effective leadership depends on strong communication skills. While many leaders are eloquent speakers, being a great orator is a skill that must be refined. Ronald Reagan, known for his storytelling skills, was a trained actor. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. strengthened his inspirational abilities as a church leader. Similarly, Bill Clinton mastered eye contact, enhancing […]
Consensus Building is More than a Nice Idea, It’s a Strategic Imperative Individual commitment to a group effort is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. ~ Vince Lombardi In the high-stakes world of corporate finance, speed, accuracy, and risk mitigation often take center stage. In the race […]
When I tell parents I’m an Education and Communication Consultant who works with families of children with special needs, they often assume I’m simply using a different title for child advocate. While the roles may appear similar on the surface, they are fundamentally different in purpose and approach. According to Wikipedia an advocate is a […]
I recently had the pleasure of joining Timothy Hughes on his podcast to talk about one of my favorite subjects — the power of communication and how it shapes successful teams. As the co-author of Conversations Lead to Consensus: Building a High-Performing Team One Conversation at a Time, I’ve seen firsthand how meaningful dialogue transforms […]
People are talking—but are they truly communicating? Effective conversations require:✅ Active listening – Really hearing, not just waiting to speak.✅ Perspective-taking – Understanding different viewpoints.✅ Asking “why” and “how” questions – Encouraging depth and insight. 💡 Conversations should be dialogues, not monologues.💡 They must be transformational, not just transactional. Want to build high-performing teams that […]
Change is difficult and at the same time it is how we grow. As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus said, “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” Using the Keep, Stop and Start mindset provides a methodology for bringing about change, whether […]
Communication, which is a two-way process; occurring when two or more people interact with each other. They are forming relationships, connections, associations, or involvements. If the communication is effective, it will lead to building and sustaining positive relationships. If it is ineffective, it may cause the downfall of the relationship or organization. What is most […]
To effectively communicate and be a fully participating member of any virtual team or meeting, it is crucial that you are both seen and heard. For the past 2 years, I can’t count the number of Zoom calls I have been on where people never connect visually. I find this perplexing, since non-verbal communication is […]
The pandemic has changed the way we work and lead. Since virtual meetings are here to stay, 21st-century leaders must understand how to build virtual relationships. This involves shifting of mindset and perfecting a new set of skills. Participants will learn to effectively communicate on a video call while looking and sounding professional; both verbally, […]
