BLOG: Workplace Communication Skills

by Betty Lochner

An Attitude of Gratitude: Simple Ways to Show Appreciation

grat·i·tude:

the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.

An attitude of gratitude comes from showing appreciation and gratitude for others. It is one of the most powerful communication tools you can have - at...

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Communication Tip: Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

We don’t grow when things are easy, we grow when we face challenges. – Joyce Meyer

Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable Communication

If you want to improve your communication skills and become a more confident communicator there is...

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Making Gratitude Your New Normal

Make gratitude the new normal in your life.

January can be a time of uncertainty, resolutions, frustration, maybe even depression, right? 

It's also an opportunity for a fresh start.  Let's focus on that!

One very powerful way to...

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My Top Ten Workplace Communication Tips

When it comes to improving your workplace communication skills, small changes will make a big difference.

Remember the David Letterman Show and his Top 10 Lists?  I know I'm aging myself here - I got hooked on them in college and still love...

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Sorry, I Wasnā€™t Listening: 5 Ways to Model Better Listening Skills

I have a confession to make when it comes to listening skills. I’m an interrupter. When I already know what someone is trying to say, or I have a point to make, I just cut right in. I know I shouldn’t do it. I know it’s rude. It...

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Mastering Micro-Connects for Better Communication
I can live one or two months on one good compliment. ~ Mark Twain

Communication Micro-Connects and Appreciation

News flash: We live in a culture that is appreciation deprived. Studies show that up to 70% of workers feel they are not regularly...

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