5 Ways to Avoid Charlie Brown Teacher Syndrome
The impatient drumming of fingers… The swivel heads that are looking anywhere *but* the stage… The bright lights of mobile screens that illuminate the ballroom… These [...]
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Proof Before Production
Invest in a proofreader – or at least another set of eyes – for any PPT/Keynote loops or video before you go into production. Then do it again before revealing it [...]
You Have It In You! Unleashing Employee Potential Thru Internal Communications
This morning I listened to a fascinating HBR interview with Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, senior adviser at Egon Zehnder. He’s the author of It’s Not the How or the What but [...]
Using Rounds to Boost Recall
A period of reflection after training ups recall by 23% according to a study in Harvard Business Review. We’re not so foolish as to suggest that your next meeting end [...]
Think BIG! Isn’t Enough
Think BIG! Act Now! Be the Change! If you’ve been to a meeting in the last 5 years, you’ve seen these themes. These are the imperative statements that are [...]
Connection Is Key
Knowing the corporate strategy is one thing. Applying it is another. Use stories – via video, in person, or both – to connect big ideas to everyday [...]
“You Like Me, You Really Like Me!”
All work and no recognition makes employees dull listeners. Liven up your next meeting with a round of “Happy Birthday” for birthdays in the month, [...]
Lessons Learned From a Big Fat Gay Wedding
When we read the invitation – “kids welcome!” – Lori and I heaved a collective sigh. Of course we love our kids dearly, but the prospect of sitting [...]
The 4 P’s of Compelling Stories
If you studied creative writing, communications or any other major where people ask if you plan to teach when you graduate, then you already know what makes a good story: [...]
Comms Clarity in 3 Questions
Clarify muddled messaging by starting with 3 simple questions: 1. What do I need to say? 2. Who needs to know it? 3. What do I want them to do? HT: Greg [...]
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