“The worse we are as communicators the faster we are to end relationships or fire someone.” We make this statement in our workshops or in coaching clients every time someone brings up issues in their relationships at home or work. If you have unresolved problems there is presence of miscommunication.  Communication is the cornerstone to…

Learning the definitions of words is important because it gives you a broader understanding of the context of that word. Definitions allow you to reflect on the building blocks of a word’s meaning and see how each of them applies to your situation. This is why we are starting with Communication Defined. There are many…

You have seen how complex Adapting to Change is.  It will continue to be a process of self-talk, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that, by the choices you make, positive and negative, will have significant impact on your worldview and stress levels. The key to Adapting to Change is to build habits and patterns of positivity. …

Put It All Together You are going to start thinking about your own New Beginnings and what those might look like.  By working with a current, change event you listed earlier in Module 3- The Change, you are going to develop a “Thriving through Change” action plan.  We want you to share this information with…

It’s important you understand the deep benefits you’ll gain from increasing your ability to adapt to change in relation to your stress levels. The more you understand the relation between the two, the more you commit to learning, practicing, and applying the content. Top Reasons WHY You Should Adapt to Change Reduces the number of…

What is it about change, and trying to adapt to it, that make it so stressful? The Phases of Change are filled with polarizing emotions, self-talk, viewpoints and perspectives.  One day you’re hopeful, the next doubting every decision you’re making. You see your surrounding world as full of opportunity and then too big for anyone…

Whether you need to communicate general, daily information or major news to your team, the most effective communication starts with some good planning.  To ensure you, the leader, is always heard by your team members, go through these steps so you can plan for the impact of your message. Step 1: Know Your Topic Before…

Communication is a large part body language and moderate percentage tone of voice. When increasing their communications skills, many leaders focus on these two areas alone thinking they are covering the majority of their communication efforts. Communication is not a formula where two of the three variables are acknowledged and the other ignored. All three…

Whether you are the sender of a message or the receiver, you speak and hear according to your own unique needs, feelings, experiences, and more. We referred to this as interference in the previous illustration. What this means in terms of communication is that often when you think you are being clear you aren’t and…

Communication is the foundation for all relationships. The way you communicate with people sets the stage for your entire rapport with them: trust, intimacy, common threads, loyalty, and more. It starts with basic elements of communication and crescendos into a full message of meaning, intention, and emotion. The first element of communication is all about…