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
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
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
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.
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
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
Sometimes in life when we are interrupted by an unexpected event, we learn a little bit about some of life's blessings.
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.
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
bridging a conversation, communication bridge, effective communication, media relations, top tips for communicating well
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.
Betty Lochner, business commuication, meeting faciliation, meeting management
