Tag Archives: communication
Are Company Retreats All Wet?
Are company retreats in danger of becoming the equivalent of running a sprinkler system in the rain? These gatherings aren’t necessarily about creative thought but rather getting people to fall in line with predetermined company outcome. It’s not a good … Continue reading
Oprah Takes Audience for a Mind Trip
A man and a woman go to dinner on a first date. They agree to split the bill. At the end of the meal, the man pulls out a buy one, get one free coupon and announces that his part … Continue reading
When Your Bank Acts Like a Robber
When your someone from Wachovia Bank leaves you a phone message that you need to call about your account, it’s a reason to panic. The first thing that comes to mind is fraud. I immediately checked my online balance and … Continue reading
Rock On! Lessons from a DJ
While I college I once worked on the radio as a disc jockey. Okay, by work, I don’t really mean, “paid.” And by radio, I’m talking about a campus station. Despite the humble setting, I received a wealth of experience … Continue reading
Are Your Employees Ready to Jump Ship?
If you run a business or rely heavily on your staff, then you should be worried. Deloitte had just released its annual Ethics and Workplace Survey. It found that a third of employees plan to find a new job when … Continue reading
General (McChrystal) Tips for Apologizing
General Stanley McChrystal found himself in a situation that may be familiar to a lot of us: Having to apologize to your boss for something you said. The problem with this is that saying you’re sorry can take a lot … Continue reading