Wanted to share some positive personal news - my first book, Communication Means Talking Together. Hope it brings you useful insights on #Communication and #Leadership. I really meant to write it to help people succeed as leaders. Available on Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/166…

Are you affected by the recent round of layoffs? According to @TechCrunch, October 2024's round of layoffs shows little let-up in the trend, with 17k reductions in just @boeing $BA alone. As companies review their budgets and we await more action from the fed, what can job…

Silence can be golden, and yet meetings where team members hesitate, or second-guess themselves leads to fewer people speaking up, sharing brilliant ideas or giving valuable perspectives. So what can we do about it? Have a purposeful, structured meeting with a positive…

Do you struggle to write that work email, or to have a difficult conversation? Business communication brings with it a variety of verbal roadblocks and mental intersections, we often don't know which way to turn or how fast to drive. How do you avoid the car crash, so to…

How do you handle uncertainty as a leader? As the old cliché goes, the only thing certain about life is uncertainty. Business is no different, and the degrees of uncertainty can vary, giving executives and decision makers different strategic and tactical options to work with.…

How to be strategic with your vocabulary #communication #leadership #management cultureofspeak.com/post/how-to-be…

Humility is one of the great virtues, but can there be too much of a good thing? High performing leaders can under-emphasize their own contribution, and in the process, their credibility doesn’t get the right boost it deserves. Worse, someone else might end up subtly taking…

Have you ever spent intensive hours on an email and gotten a perplexing response? Then, infuriated, we start typing "as per my last email..." and start a chain of regrettable events. Despite the latest and greatest tools in digital writing, we still can have trouble making that…

Does your workplace have a good culture of transparency? Many companies talk about having people-focused values, but can struggle to connect with their talent and create that sense of belonging. One key reason for this is opaque decision-making, which can leave people feeling…

Have you ever wondered how pausing, now and then, might improve your speech? Whether it's a formal speech or conversation, pausing is a great way to regulate your breath and keep your tone strong, but also adds some interesting structure and storytelling aspects. Here's a few…

Have you ever had a mentor? Someone who gave you important wisdom? It’s not easy finding someone that really works out for you and provides that priceless insight when you need it most. Like any other relationship, it is easy to go wrong in selecting the mentor, but don’t feel…

AAWP "Meet the Team" Spotlight today is on @arjunbuxi, Chief of Operations at AAWP! 🚀 With a mastery in leadership, communication & cultural understanding, Arjun's journey from an award-winning speaker to shaping future leaders is inspiring. Read more: aawellnessproject.org/MEET-OUR-TEAM/

Three ways to improve difficult conversations: 1. Keep them short. The longer they go, the more we misunderstand. 2. Partner with the other person to solve the problem, or offer them resources to move forward. 3. Make sure it's a conversation. Give the other person a chance be…

Do you often feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks on your plate? We've all been there. But don't worry - there are ways to sort through them and get a sense of accomplishment, a more ordered mind, and time to catch a breath. Start by asking yourself a few questions: Which…

Do you have trouble coming up with ideas? Idea creation, or brainstorming, is a mind-body process. A stressed mind or fatigued body cannot think up fresh ideas that solve your problem or create new opportunities for you. So what you need is a kind of reset - maybe go on a walk…

Need to give a brief three-minute speech but not sure how to plan it out? No problem! Break it down into the main parts - introduction, body and conclusion. You have 180 seconds to play with. Keep intro short and save maximum time for the main ideas. Save just enough time at…

When was the last time you did a gap analysis on yourself? It's impossible to move ahead in your career without smart self reflection. Ask yourself what will take you from your present spot to the next rung on the ladder, and you'll be surprised at the relief you feel when you…

Google lays off hundreds of Bay Area workers, shuts down Mountain View child care center sfgate.com/tech/article/g… via @SFGate

Some gloomy news to start the new year with #tech #layoffs continuing from Q4 2023 into Q1 2024. What can #siliconvalley professionals do to protect against a bumpy year? Three ideas: 1. Think of at least one friendly contact to get back in touch with 2. Learn at least one new…