Meetings: Fun or fluff?

Meetings: Fun or fluff?

I’ve been facilitating quite a few meetings lately. One of my challenges has always been how much time to allot for just general chit chat, banter or catching up. I think it’s important to invest in building relationships with the people on my team. On the...
WAIT

WAIT

I’m reading The Power of Questions by Scott Richards. One question I try to ask myself regularly is, “Why Am I Talking?” Easily remembered as WAIT, this could be a helpful mantra for many people. Distracted by excitement or impatience or...
Does size matter?

Does size matter?

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...
Keep it simple

Keep it simple

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....
Communicating intent

Communicating intent

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”...