May 30, 2017
The Art of Asking Good Questions – #MTtalk Roundup
“Knowledge is knowing the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right questions.” – Unknown. The History Teacher I grew up in an environment where I…
Posts categorised with 'Communication'
May 11, 2017
How to Avoid Becoming an Email Monster
We’ve come a long way since email was first invented. In fact, did you know that the first email was sent in…
May 2, 2017
Leading in Uncertain Times – #MTtalk Roundup
“The future is uncertain… but this uncertainty is at the very heart of human creativity.” – Ilya Prigogine, Nobel prize-winning chemist About This Week’s Chat When…
April 13, 2017
Presentations: Why You Need to Be Prepared!
I’ve been fortunate in not having to sit through a presentation that completely “bombed,” and I’ve been doubly fortunate in that the few presentations that I’ve…
April 5, 2017
#MTtalk: Disrupting the Hierarchy
Many years ago, when computers still had monochrome screens and could only run one program at a time, I worked in the property section of a…
March 27, 2017
My Boss Heard, But Was She Listening?
You are having a difficult conversation with your boss and are confident that he or she is listening closely – then comes the sting in the…
March 23, 2017
Take the Sting Out of Reorganization
The whispers have started. Daniel, who plays squash with Lorraine, the director of marketing’s executive assistant, told Asha that the company’s about to…
March 21, 2017
Disagreeing With Powerful People – #MTtalk Roundup
We must be ever courteous and patient with those who do not see eye-to-eye with us. We must resolutely refuse to consider our opponents as…
March 13, 2017
Reap the Rewards of Representing
See that chap standing at the back of the team photo, above, with the light bouncing off his shiny, bald head? He looks confident, prepared…
February 23, 2017
Manners: Why Good Ones Matter at Work
Beverly Langford’s book on modern manners in business, “The Etiquette Edge,” is full of memorable tips and observations. Many are…
February 21, 2017
#MTtalk: Is It Criticism or Feedback?
This is not the proudest blog post that I’ve ever written. But I feel that it’s only fair to let you see my experience of…
February 14, 2017
Is Feedback Just Thinly Disguised Criticism?
#MTtalk: Please join us! What: #MTtalk Where: Twitter When: Friday, Feb 17 @ 1pm EST (6pm GMT) Topic: Is It Criticism or Feedback? Host: @Mind_Tools…
