As discussed last week, effective communication is vital. This week I have compiled a list of some of the best tips for improving your communication skills. Just like anything else, practice makes perfect, so be willing to apply these tips personally and professionally. 8 Tips for Effective Communication Know your audience: One of …
Communication can make or break any organization, yet breakdowns in communication are very rarely acknowledged and corrected. These breakdowns cause frustration, limit progress, and waste time and money. Successful communication is vital, especially within leadership. Learning how to correct the communication breakdowns is the next step—after first being willing to find them. Here are …
Last week, we discussed Michael Hyatt’s Top 10 Productivity Hacks. I hope you have already implemented a few of these strategies, if not all, into your daily routine. If you have, I am sure you have experienced greater productivity and are adding margin to your day. I wanted to re-emphasize one of the main …
I find Michael Hyatt to be one of the most relevant bloggers I read. He is constantly providing new content of great value and relevance to those wishing to maximize productivity and effectiveness. For someone who is continually seeking to learn new things, I find the information Hyatt presents to be highly engaging and beneficial. …
In 1963, a young runner, fresh out of college, borrowed $50 and started a company with one specific purpose. His idea was to import low cost, high quality running shoes from Japan. Fast-forward to 2016, and this small company has turned into an empire with steadily growing revenue. Phil Knight, Nike founder, recently was interviewed by …
Getting a jump on the day can often have a dramatic effect on how your day goes. We’ve all been there. You have 20 things to do before noon and you wake up dreading it all. This feeling often leads to a very stressful and non-productive day. Last week, we got a glimpse of …
Through America’s Healthcare Leaders, I regularly get the amazing opportunity to interview and learn from great leaders and share their wisdom with others. One of the current featured leaders is Geoff Brenner, President and CEO of TPC. One of the recently released segments from my interview with Brenner contains excellent advice that is pertinent to …
Michael Hyatt recently published an excellent blog post titled “12 Proven Productivity Hacks to Help You Win Every Day.” Hyatt writes, “I want to share twelve proven productivity hacks that will empower you to get a jump on the day and perform at your peak.” He then briefly and beautifully discusses each of the following 12 …
According to statistics, the average American spends about 1.5 hours on social media daily. Recently we discussed how habits, to a very large extent, determine our success or lack thereof. While social media usually becomes a habit that influences your life negatively, there are many benefits to be gleaned, especially with your career. Over …
I am rereading and restudying the excellent and highly relevant book by Dr. Henry Cloud titled Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward. You are invited to join me. A serious read or reread of this book cannot help but help you …