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Clarify Your Message: Three Steps to Effective Communication

Clarify Your Message: Three Steps to Effective Communication

By Betty Lochner|2021-09-10T05:21:46+00:00September 9th, 2021|Business communication, Effective Communication, Human Resources, Leadership Tips, Non verbal communication, Relationships|

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

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Communication Tip: Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable Communication

Communication Tip: Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable Communication

By Betty Lochner|2021-08-04T18:00:52+00:00August 2nd, 2021|Business communication, Career Coaching, Effective Communication, Human Resources, Relationships|

We tend to repeat what we are comfortable doing. We often put off trying something new because it is out of our comfort zone. That is why, when it comes to communicating well, you simply need to get out of your comfort zone and do or say something that you aren’t very comfortable with.

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How to Facilitate an Appreciation Circle

How to Facilitate an Appreciation Circle

By Betty Lochner|2021-06-14T00:39:28+00:00June 13th, 2021|Appreciation, Business communication, Culture Shift, Effective Communication, Employee Engagement, Gratitude, Human Resources, Inspirational, Leadership Tips, Relationships, Team Building|

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.

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Controlling the Conversation: Using a Communication Bridge

Controlling the Conversation: Using a Communication Bridge

By Betty Lochner|2021-06-02T22:41:11+00:00June 2nd, 2021|Business communication, Conflict skills, Culture Shift, Effective Communication, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership Tips, Relationships|

Learning how to bridge conversations is learning how to move [...]

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How well do you communicate? | Assess your communication skills

How well do you communicate? | Assess your communication skills

By Betty Lochner|2021-06-02T22:42:30+00:00May 25th, 2021|Business communication, Conflict skills, Effective Communication, Goal Setting, Human Resources, Leadership Tips, Listening Skills, Relationships|

How well do you communicate? Ever thought about that? Take this assessment and find out.

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10 Ways to be a More Positive Communicator

10 Ways to be a More Positive Communicator

By Betty Lochner|2021-05-17T23:05:05+00:00May 11th, 2021|Appreciation, Business communication, Career Coaching, Culture Shift, Effective Communication, Human Resources, Listening Skills, Non verbal communication, Relationships|

One of the most powerful ways to improve relationships is to simply be a more positive communicator. Positive communication is contagious and brings out the best in yourself and in those around you. Here are 10 easy ways to become a more positive communicator.

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6 Communication Steps for Dealing with a Hothead

6 Communication Steps for Dealing with a Hothead

By Betty Lochner|2021-05-04T21:59:09+00:00May 4th, 2021|Business communication, Conflict skills, Effective Communication, Human Resources, Leadership Tips, Relationships|

Do you work or live with a difficult person? Want to know how to handle them better?

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12 Ways to Improve Virtual Meeting Engagement

12 Ways to Improve Virtual Meeting Engagement

By Betty Lochner|2021-04-13T22:00:19+00:00December 1st, 2020|Business communication, Effective Communication, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership Tips, Listening Skills, Non verbal communication, Relationships, Team Building, Virtual Listening|

We are in the midst of an historical digital experience that has changed business communication. And with it comes endless, often boring, virtual meetings. Here are 12 ways you can improve your virtual meeting engagement.

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