The Power of Clarity in Small Business Work Environments

Full disclosure, this is not an original idea of mine. The credit goes to Ann ...

The Only 3 Values a Small Business Needs for Success

There are two types of values in all small businesses. Professed values and perceived values. ...

The Hard Cost of the Poor & Ineffective “Soft Skill” of Communication for Small Business Workplaces

As I mentioned in my last article, there is a hard cost to the “soft” ...

It’s Time for Small Business Leaders to Set a New Standard for Workplace Communication

When it comes to communication in the small business workplace, you need to stop tolerating ...

Don’t Blame Negative, Under-Performing Employees – 3 Reasons They Are Not at Fault

In a recent survey 44% of small business owners reported being unhappy with the performance ...

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Workplace Communication Riddle of the Week:When Is A Chair Not Just a Chair?

Here’s a riddle for you this week… When is a chair not just a chair? ...

Conscious Communicator Tip #4 – Always Presume Good Intent (300 words or less)

Conscious communicators become “champion” power communicators when they adopt certain beliefs about how they should ...

Conscious Communicator Tip #3 – The True (& Only) Purpose of Your Communication (300 words or less)

In communication workshops I often start by asking participants to tell me what they think ...

A-Rod’s Playoff Shananigans Prove Money Not Highest On the Motivation Scale

Last Saturday night in the first game of the American League Championship Series, which ended ...

Leadership Communication Lesson #4: Communicate With Compassion for Real Connection

Tonight we’re in Milan for the 4th concert of the Springsteen European Tour. I’ve heard ...