In the business world, you often hear how important it is to be a "good communicator," but what does that actually mean? I challenge that concept entirely. Communication is not about being good or bad ...

“Effective communication” is a concept that’s frequently emphasized in the corporate world, with many leaders extolling its virtues and importance. Unfortunately, however, I’ve observed that some ...

During my coaching sessions and corporate trainings, people often tell me, “Well, I’m great one on one, but when I’m in front of a group, I struggle.” Or they ask, “Does this technique also work in ...

Effective communication is an essential building block for success. From interacting with your boss to coordinating with your team, you need to know how to clearly communicate and avoid costly ...

I woke up Sunday morning to an email chain that took three cups of coffee to read. I lost another hour writing a response and debating whether to send it. The rest of the day is a blur of ...

We all know someone who is a great conversationalist. They start to chat with someone new and the next thing you know the other person is opening up and sharing personal stories instead of superficial ...

In the last blog, we began to talk about communication skills. Communication is one of the basic elements in resilience. Effective communication is one of the keys to building resilience and ...

I was not a good communicator for most of my life. But we need to communicate well to influence and persuade others effectively. People told me I needed to stop mumbling and listen better. Being an ...

Communication as an art is rooted in deep psychology. Viewers and listeners do not accept information passively; they filter ...

In a recent column you brought up the point that email is still one of the most used ways to communicate. My cluttered inbox is a testament to that. I send and received dozens of emails every day. How ...

Couples who stay good communicators well into the 80s practice a few simple habits that keep conversation safe and meaningful ...