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- Getting Past “No”
If you’ve ever read any of my stuff, attended my webinars, speeches, or public presentations, you know of my strong belief in the power of positive language and the destructive nature of “no,” negative language, and negative thinking. This is a story about one of the most remarkable salespeople I ever worked with and learned … Continue reading “Getting Past “No”” - Top Executives Often Torpedo Their Own Communication Programs
Why Do Bosses Think So Highly of Their Comms Skills? Let’s be honest, very few upper and senior executives are actually good communicators. A question I always ask our colleagues when I am teaching or speaking is, “Does anyone in the room work for a boss who thinks they are a bad communicator?” Always gets … Continue reading “Top Executives Often Torpedo Their Own Communication Programs” - BREAKING NEWS – What the CEO Says Is Often of Little Value to Most Employees
Most leaders and managers assume that once they’ve spoken, their words are reliably spread out and sink in, and things start to happen . . . which rarely actually happens. The higher up in leadership you are, the more isolated you become. Every day becomes less and less about what’s spreading and sinking in, and … Continue reading “BREAKING NEWS – What the CEO Says Is Often of Little Value to Most Employees” - The 7 Ingredients of Happiness, Help From the Sunshine Girl
My wife of 56 years, Barbara (we met in high school), and I had an extraordinary life together. I called her The Sunshine Girl because she was always happy, and she taught me how to be happy, too. To our surprise, our unintended example seemed to have a powerful effect on so many of those … Continue reading “The 7 Ingredients of Happiness, Help From the Sunshine Girl”
