by Christi Barrett | Communication, Leadership, Wellness
“The more you practice listening and simply saying less, the more you will learn.” Those braniacs at Brains on Fire are at it again. Their blog is full of simple wisdom, including this post called Shhh. Listen. Keep track of how many times you choose NOT...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Mutual Understanding
Is it easier to communicate effectively in a small organization? Not necessarily. I have talked with many employees and owners of small businesses who bemoan the fact that they find it difficult to communicate even with a handful of employees. Ian Langworth moved from...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Mutual Understanding
Profound wisdom from Albert Einstein: “If you can’t explain it simply, then you don’t understand it well enough.” I was reminded of this quotation when I attempted to gain an understanding of our family’s new healthcare coverage....
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Everybody has a bad day once in a while, even the boss. Leaders sometimes feel that they cannot let their true feelings show, so they put on a “game face” to mask their true emotions. Janine Popick posted How Your Energy Affects Your Team at Inc.com. She...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
You get along well with your co-workers and enjoy a pretty drama-free job environment. Yet sometimes it is frustrating when people “take things the wrong way.” Sometimes over-sensitive people are not the problem. This “misunderstanding”...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Mutual Understanding
I just read a post that made me wince. Fred K. posted on LinkedIn about making a mistake at the end of meetings. I think I actually make that same mistake via email and in casual conversations not infrequently. That mistake is making fuzzy commitments. According to...
