Change happens. Whether we want it or not, there is always transition. How to better communicate through change is a skill that will serve you well as a team leader in any situation.
Betty Lochner, business communication, communication through change, human resources issues, leadership, team building
Saving for college is a lot harder when your budget is messy. When you get out the duster to remove cobwebs and dust off your blinds for spring cleaning (or sweep the refrigerator like my grandson), don’t forget to tidy up your dusty budget.
We’ve all been there. Frustrated because we can’t seem to get our point across. After taking a moment’s pause to see if you can understand why the situation is happening, then you can start over. Learn how to hit the conversation reset button when your communication isn't going well.
Betty Lochner, breaking communication cycles, building relationships, conversation reset, effective communciation
The days of "treat someone like you’d like to be treated" are gone. The new era of communication and showing respect for others is to match and pace. It's about how to consider and assess the way another person communicates. Then discuss items on their level.
business communication, Communication skills, effective communication, human resources, improving relationships, matching communication styles
Last week, we discussed the importance of listening. This week we’re going to in depth on one of the best tools for listening better and not overreacting. Before you stick your foot in your mouth at home or at work, learn the power of pause.
active listening, building relationships, Communication pause, human resources
One consistent theme comes up in nearly every individual or team session I do: there’s a communications breakdown. Almost every disagreement can be linked to either miscommunication or failure to listen to the other person’s point of view.
career coach, communication breakdowns, communication tips, human resources, listening
There is a lot of research available on how positive communication in relationships at work can influence organizational culture. They all conclude this: when positive relationships are in place, people thrive and performance improves.
Betty Lochner, communication tips, How to improve relationships, Positive communication
It may sound overly simple, but adding purposeful appreciation towards others can be one of the most powerful communication tools you can hone.
10 ways to show appreciation, appreciation exercises, Betty Lochner, communication tips, improving relationships
A well written and communicated performance evaluation is one of the best tools you have to help employees work to their strengths and do their best work. Here are my best tips on how to do performance evaluations to set your employees up for success.
human resources, performance coaching, Performance Evaluations, supervisor skills, workplace communication
There is no better way to be a change agent then to determine the goals you have and go after them. Here are some goal-getting tips that will help you get there. You can apply these four steps to any goal you have - short term or long term. They are powerful tools that will help you get to where you here.
