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Corporate Leadership skills for managing dramatic change
What to say after you’ve said “You’re fired.” No, this isn’t a Human Resources column. In fact, I’m sure any HR professional worthy of the name would tell you never to use the phrase, “You’re fired.” (Donald Trump, take note.) It’s not a column on what to say to a dismissed employee either. That’s the work of […]
Business Presentation Skills Don’t Start with PowerPoint Slides
How you can be the star of your own show I don’t hate PowerPoint. Really, I don’t. It’s a great tool. But for so many people, it becomes a crutch instead. For example, I Googled the phrase, “making better PowerPoints” and came up with about 964,000 results. Check a few and you find suggestions about […]
Don’t Kid Yourself, It’s Not All Logic
Here’s something for you to ponder. Business practices are built entirely on logical thinking. Cool heads rule. Decisions are based on thoughtful analyses. Emotions are messy. They have no place in the world of commerce, and professionals who express their emotions in the workplace are weak. Have you ever wondered why listening—the simple act of […]
Communication Skills to Launch You to Great Heights
Imagine this. You’ve been told you must give a presentation tomorrow. It may be you’ve known for a few weeks, but you’ve been busy. Or you’ve been avoiding the necessary preparation because giving presentations isn’t your thing. Or you’re just plain scared and just want it to go away. But now the zero hour is […]
