I was fortunate to meet, coach, and train leaders on two continents and in 3 countries last year. Here I am during my last trip of 2023 — Toronto! What a great city. I can’t tell you how much the in-person experience fuels me in my work. Yes, remote programs are effective when done well. […]
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Many of my clients and friends know that I wanted to be an actor when I grew up. I actually did a lot of theatre in my younger days, and even have a bachelor’s degree (and teaching certification) in Speech & Theatre Arts. One of my favorite principles from my training in improvisational theater, or
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When you see this emoji come through in a text or email, what does it mean to you? Well, it depends, doesn’t it? It depends on the context or tone of the conversation, and even the relationship between the people using it. Sure, the most common interpretation of this “smiling face with smiling eyes” or
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There are many skills and traits that make a good leader, and I believe that compassion is one that many leaders don’t talk about or leverage enough. The ability and willingness to work to understand and empathize with the struggles of others, and to respond with kindness and support, is what we’re talking about here.
I talk a lot about making sure your communications are written for your audience, and not only for yourself. Of course, we have a goal or an agenda with every communication we send — and when we can communicate in a way that considers the needs and goals of our audience as well, it’s a
