It's easier to see what a lack of respect looks like in others, than to recognize when you aren't showing respectful behavior. Quite simply - we don't always notice our own behaviors and non-verbal cues that can be perceived as a lack of respect.
Improving our meetings has made a difference in employee engagement even outside of the meetings. The work culture develops into one of fun and learning and we see relationships being built, repaired and improved upon.
Betty Lochner, building relationships, business communication, Employee engagement, meeting facilitation, Staff meetings, team building
Gladie's Gift is a collection of family loved recipes that include comfort foods, casseroles, and all of our family favorites.
appetizers, Betty Lochner, breads, desserts, easy recipes, family recipe collection, Favorite family recipes, main dishes
There is a reason why some meetings are worse than others. Actually there's at least 5 reasons. Rather than list why bad meetings are bad, I'll just tell you how to do them well, whether you are leading or a participant.
Betty Lochner, business commuication, improving meetings, Leadership skills, meeting management
Here's a quick overview and three key ways you can better understand and do the work you need to do to become a more authentic leader.
authentic leadership, Betty Lochner, business commuication, Communiction skills training
Yes, the Golden Frig was a great communication hub and connector.
Betty Lochner, building relationships, effective communication
Being an engaged listener is one of the most important communication skills you can have.
Discovering your authentic self can be a lot like peeling back the layers of an onion. You start with examining your outer self and how others may see you through your appearance, your body language, and your communication style.
authentic Communication, authentic self discovery, Betty Lochner, christian living, communication skills training
Public speaking is not only in the top 10 list of things people are afraid of doing, it's #1!
This week I watched as a colleague painfully tried to avoid someone because they couldn’t remember their name. Then, she beat herself up over not remembering their name. And, the worse part was that she didn’t get to connect with someone who she wanted to connect with. Has that ever happened to you? Do you suffer from the bad name rememberer syndrome? You are not alone. Most of us find that when we meet someone we quickly forget their name. Sometimes instantly. The power of knowing a name and using it is huge. Names are what makes a relationship personal. It says:
Betty Lochner, brain training, building relationships, communication skills training, memory tips, remembering a name
