Everyone has a real need to feel appreciated and valued. Showing genuine appreciation is one of the most powerful communication tools you can develop. It will open doors to better conversations, more positive exchanges, and ultimately better relationships at both work and at home.
Appreciation, communication and leadership, effective communication, Gratitude, Relationships
Since gratitude isn't generally an automatic response, we need to consciously learn how to make gratitude a habit. And, if you feel like you are already generally the grateful type, you can get even better (and happier) with practice.
being thankful, Betty Lochner, building relationships, changing habits, gratitude habits, Positive communication, Thanksgiving
It's true that being a good leader takes courage, vulnerability, and a sense of humor. But it also takes some skill building - the kind of skills that aren't always learned in a classroom. Here are my top leadership lessons. And, in David Letterman style, let's start with NUMBER 10.
business communication, improving work culture, leadership lessons, workplace communication
Building a positive culture starts with being intentional. Here are some ways that you can influence and improve your work culture.
Employee engagement, improve workplace culture, leading with intention, positive work culture, team building, work communication
Where did the time go? This month, we're celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and reflecting on some of the communication lessons we have learned.
communication in marriage, effective communication, interpersonal communication, Relationships
I miss my dad, but he lives on in some of the communication lessons I learned from how he lived his life. Here are my top three.
Appreciation, authentic Communication, Betty Lochner, communication tips, lessons from dad, using humor in communciation
Graduations are times where one journey ends and another begins. It’s a time when we celebrate and congratulate students on their success and wish them the best for their future. And the most special gift you can give is one that helps prepare a promising graduate with a successful future.
appreciating graduates, Betty Lochner, career coaching, graduation gifts, Relationships
Increasing employee engagement and improving work culture is a process that starts by making small changes and practicing them consistently. It takes time, but it is worth it in the end. Here are four ways to build a culture of engagement and high performance.
Betty Lochner, Employee engagement, improving work culture, team building
52 Communication Tips is a simple and powerful weekly study that focuses on helping you become more aware of how you communicate and how you can make small changes that will make a huge difference in your relationships.
52 Communication Tips, Betty Lochner, building relationships, human resources, Leadership Tools
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
