Why You Must Ask Questions
To get ahead in your career, you must ask questions. The questions we don't ask or are afraid to appear silly asking can come back to haunt us. In this [...]
Dec, 9
2014
Dec, 8
2014
Find Your Fun
A boring process can be made much more enjoyable if you can find some fun in it. It's inevitable that these tasks will come our way. Rather than accept their [...]
Dec, 2
2014
My Best Business Communication Tip
A very special business communication tip can save your hours of apologies and explanations. It's a simple practice, yet one that few take the time to master. Sometimes a small [...]
Dec, 1
2014
Has Clutter Ever Improved Productivity?
When people ask me how they can improve their productivity, I often say the word, "clutter." I don't have to say, "Remove or reduce it," because the other person immediately [...]
Nov, 25
2014
Does Micromanagement Hold You Back?
If you want to see micromanagement on full display, then you should visit a charity car wash. It can be ground zero for people making outrageous demands. In this week's [...]
Nov, 25
2014
Missing the Pointe – Ask the Right Questions
Not asking the right questions can waste time and produce frustration. While some people say that there is no such thing as a bad question, I disagree. A question can [...]
Nov, 18
2014
Beware of Outside Help
Beware of outside help on the job because sometimes they may hurt you. The idea that your trash is not treasure is easy to understand and yet difficult to remember [...]
Nov, 17
2014
3 Tips for Better Public Speaking
One of the most frequent questions people ask me is how to improve their public speaking skills. It's a tough question to answer in one response. I've been practicing speaking [...]
Nov, 11
2014
Why You Need to Listen to Feedback
You need to listen to feedback because sometimes you may miss an important message. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast takes you into the communication curve, where a perceived [...]
Nov, 10
2014
The Half Table and Other Misunderstandings
Most misunderstandings happen as a result of our not asking enough questions and making assumptions. A funny example of this happened in the days before I was to give a [...]