How to Become a Better communicator: My Top 5 Tips

Most of us spend a lot of time noticing what others could do better, when what we really need to do is take a closer look at ourselves. If you want to have better relationships and more success at work, then it's time to work on you. Is it time to work on your communication skills? Start here - with my top 5 tips for improving your communication, starting today.

business communication, communication tips, effective communication, New Year communication goals

5 Last Minute Gifts That Cost You Nothing

Are you running out of ideas for a last minute gift? Do you want to give someone something that may be more valued than anything you can buy from the mall? I've compiled my top 5 gifts that cost you absolutely nothing and express your heartfelt appreciation for someone you love.

Gift giving. Gifts of appreciation, ways to show appreciation

How to Run Good Meetings: My Top 7 Tips

I've written a lot about the importance of running good, efficient meetings. But, meetings only run well if they are facilitated well from start to finish. Here are my 7 top tips for how to run a good meeting.

Betty Lochner, Body language, business communication, clear communication, meeting facilitation, top tips for communicating well, workplace communication

How to Facilitate an Appreciation Circle

There are certainly many ways to show appreciation. One of my favorites to use with a work group is to facilitate an appreciation circle. Here are the steps you need to know to faciliatate a successful apprecation circle.

Appreciation, Betty Lochner, business communication, Employee engagement, leadership, Positive communication, team building

Lisa’s Nest: A Story of Limitless Love

This is a story of limitless love and living life well. My sister-in-law, Lisa, lost her battle with Ovarian cancer 5 years ago. This year marked the 6th year that I have walked with friends and family in Seattle's SummeRun.

Betty Lochner, Gratitude

Why You Should Have an Appreciation Notebook

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have access to all the kind words that anyone has ever said to us? Welcome, the appreciation notebook.

appreciation notebook, Betty Lochner, business commuication, Human Resource Tools

Clarifying Your Message: Three Steps to Effective Communication

One of the most common communication mistakes we make, and the easiest to fix, is how to better clarify what we mean to say.

Betty Lochner, clarify your message, communication tips, interpersonal communication, three steps to improving effective communication

When an Interrupted Life Becomes a Blessing

Sometimes in life when we are interrupted by an unexpected event, we learn a little bit about some of life's blessings.

Life Blessings, surviving a heart attack

My Mother’s Eyes

Mother's Day is bittersweet for me. On one hand, I am blessed to be a mom of two amazing children, a mom-in-law to their spouses I have come to adore, and a Grammy to our first grandchild. On the other hand, my heart aches for my own mom.

Betty Lochner, Mother's Day, Relationships

Controlling the Conversation: Using a Communication Bridge

Whenever I travel away from home I’m reminded that no matter where you, or what the topic of the day is, getting around is all about controlling the conversation to get what you need. For example, in many southern states, they have the important skill of “greeting people well” down. If they know your first name, they put a Miss or Mr. in front of it. It feels familiar and welcome to be called “Miss Betty”. This is an effective way to make a connection and build trust. And, once you get past the formalities, you can bridge the conversation

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How to Become a Better communicator: My Top 5 Tips

5 Last Minute Gifts That Cost You Nothing

How to Run Good Meetings: My Top 7 Tips

How to Facilitate an Appreciation Circle

Lisa’s Nest: A Story of Limitless Love

Why You Should Have an Appreciation Notebook

Clarifying Your Message: Three Steps to Effective Communication

When an Interrupted Life Becomes a Blessing

My Mother’s Eyes

Controlling the Conversation: Using a Communication Bridge

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