executive buy-in

How to Pitch Ideas to Your Executive Team

“Never got a response to my email.” “They never followed through on my recommendation.” “I’d definitely like to have a seat at the table...

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Different Viewpoint

How to Get Cocky Leaders to Consider a Different Viewpoint

Seriously, play along with me for a moment. Try these two brainteasers for yourself before reading ahead for the answers—and the point: ...

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positive communication

Turn Negative, Depressing Conversations To Positive Communication

(Forbes first published my article here.) Everywhere you turn these last few weeks, you hear bad news and sad stories about the Coronavirus and...

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moderate meetings

How to Moderate Meetings Without Mayhem—Virtual or Physical

Moderators for several of the 2020 Democratic presidential debates have received harsh criticism—most notably the CBS moderators, who at times...

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customer communication

Are Your Frontline People Killing Your Business?

Letting your employees communicate with your customers and prospects can kill your business. Let me be clear: Employees should be able to talk or...

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Work From Home Communication

Keeping Your Communication Professional As You Work From Home

The national crisis surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic has sent many employees home to work remotely. Unlike those who already work from home...

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