communication

In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m going to write about Margie—my brilliant, beautiful wife of nearly 62 years. The old saying “Behind every successful man is a woman” is untrue in our case. Margie was...

  As a leader, it is important to not only focus on the task at hand, but also to take the time to connect with those you lead on a personal level. One way to do this is through the written word. Here are some...

As an executive leadership coach, I often guide my clients on the importance of having the right perspective as a leader. In my experience, a leader’s perspective is crucial because it is what people will follow....

According to Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, employees in the United States spend approximately 2.8 hours engaged in conflict, which equals a full day of productivity each month. Conflict itself isn’t necessarily a...

Technical terminology is often called jargon. The dictionary definition of jargon is “special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand”. Sounds OK eh. Nothing...

Dear Madeleine, I recently recommended a former colleague for a job in my company. Months have gone by since then, and our company has restructured. The job she applied for was recently offered to her, and she has...

Co-founder Wes Kao talks about how to focus on good intentions when engaging in feedback conversations.By Tremis Skeete, for Product CoalitionWe are all aware of the term, “emotional intelligence”, for it’s a...

Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is the ability to understand and manage emotions of self and others. It is an important trait for leaders, as it enables them to effectively interact with and manage...

Według badań przeprowadzonych przez dr Brinkmana i Kirschnera na potrzeby książki Dealing with People You Can’t Stand, istnieje kilka typów osobowości, które mogą utrudniać nam życie: Czołg: Konfrontacyjny...

Good communication is a core principle of leadership. In my work as an executive coach, I stress communication to my clients every day. Two problems in particular seem to have the worst consequences when it comes to...

Strategies for Creating Lasting Connections and Driving GrowthPhoto by Alina Grubnyak on UnsplashAs an entrepreneur, you know that building a successful business is about more than just making a profit. It’s about...

Event Description: Messaging in project management can be everything. But for many PMs, it comes as an afterthought. Carl draws on his decade-plus as a member of the media (and his Journalism degree) to explain how...

It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since the COVID-19 virus upended all our lives. So much has changed since March 2020. My wife, Margie, often says, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Meaning...

As a leader, having executive presence is crucial to gaining the trust and confidence of those around you. It’s about showing people that you lead you’re a capable and reliable leader.  Additionally, it’s about...

Dear Madeleine, I lead a business unit for a global manufacturing company and have been in the role for about 18 months. I took over for someone who was completely checked out and it was a bit of a mess. It has taken...

Becoming a great leader that your team needs and deserves, requires a combination of various skills and characteristics. Here are 10 key times when a leader can demonstrate their abilities and make a positive impact on...

90% of the Project Manager’s time is spent in communication. That axiom was a standard on the Project Management Professional’s exam for decades. For many of us, that conjures up a vision of a PowerPoint...