Sometimes the best communication teachers are found where you least expect it. I've learned some of my best networking tips from a small business owner.
Confident Communication, Connections, relationship networking
I have a confession to make when it comes to listening skills. I’m an interrupter. When I already know what someone is trying to say, or finish saying, or I have a point to make, I just cut right in. I know I shouldn’t do it. I know it’s rude. It drives me crazy when other people do it, so why do I? Most of us aren’t very good listeners. It may not be interrupting for you, but I’m guessing there is some bad habit you bring to the listening side of your communication. I think it’s safe to say
active listening, breaking communication cycles, building relationships, Buildling Relationships, business commuication, Communication skills, communication tips, effective communciation, effective communication, Employee engagement, How to communicate better, listening skills
Most of us focus on the what's wrong with our work place culture. But, when you cater to your culture contributors, you will see much better results.
business communication, culture shift, employee engagment, Improving workplace culture
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
Could you use some great ideas for how activities to engage your employees? Here are some easy, low cost ideas that have been wildly successful with the teams I've led.
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
You can improve your workplace culture from low morale to positive, highly functioning teams by changing a few small things. Here are some of my top tips.
business communication, Employee engagement, how to improve morale, improving work life, Improving workplace culture
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
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
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
