Lead like a turtle and stick your head out
“Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his head out.” ~James B. Conant Have you ever wanted to stay in your own corner (or office) and just not get involved? Have you ever dreaded sharing your thoughts and opinions, certain that they...
Simply tell the truth
“To be persuasive, we must be believable; to be believable, we must be credible; to be credible, we must be truthful.” ~Edward R. Murrow One of the leadership skills we teach is effective communication, and specifically persuasion and influence. Many clients come to...
Essential tips to increase your influence
One of the most common leadership development topics that clients ask us to share is influence and persuasion – because so much of leadership, of successful leadership, relies on being able to successfully influence others to your point of view. To get them to do what...
Lead like a turtle and stick your head out
“Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his head out.” ~James B. Conant Have you ever wanted to stay in your own corner (or office) and just not get involved? Have you ever dreaded sharing your thoughts and opinions, certain that they...
When I remember that everything I say can easily be misunderstood or misinterpreted, it helps me to slow down and get a bit clearer, or at least check for agreement and understanding in the conversation. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rsrx1e76l5
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When I stop and remember Karl Popper’s quote, it always gives me pause. I generally think I’m being so clear when I speak, and I can get annoyed when what I’ve said is misinterpreted. But, again, the problem may very well lie within me. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ujsgb0qvj6