Tips on Meeting Facilitation

by Laurie Wilhelm
When you’re leading a meeting, it’s up to you to ensure the conversation stays on track, the time allotment for discussion is followed, and that everyone gets a voice. Here are a few …

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Effective Communication Skills

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"The most important single ingredient in the formula of success
is knowing how to get along with people."

~ Theodore Roosevelt


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Effective Communication Skills

Effective Communication Skills

by Laurie Wilhelm

Communication skills are probably some of the most useful skills you can learn.

When we consider the importance of communication skills in our everyday lives, we can see that the degree to which we are successful corresponds to ability level of communication skills. The better our communication skills, the better we are at:

There are many techniques for effective communication such as how to

When you spend time improving communication skills, you are also improving management skills. You’ll understand the importance of effectively communicating with those you work with and see the impact and influence you can have on others. You’ll master skills such as

There’s a wealth of information on the internet for improving communication skills. Once you’re aware of the various ways that you can communicate with those around you, you’ll be surprised at how much more successful you are.

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Can A Manager Be Too Nice?
Can A Manager Be Too Nice?

Carole Hodges
Effective management skills result in highly productive and motivated teams. Leading a team is a learned skill but one that can be aquired with some thought and effort.
Having a great manager can boost productivity. …

“Set In Stone” Rules to Make People Listen To Your Speech or Sermon
“Set In Stone” Rules to Make People Listen To Your Speech or Sermon

Dr. Kelly Carr
Ministers certainly understand how to get people listen to them – and that’s what every

Nonverbal Gestures: The Body Language of a Liar
Nonverbal Gestures: The Body Language of a Liar

by Laurie Wilhelm
Body language in communication can work either for us or against us. If you’re speaking to someone who you suspect to be lying, there are a few gestures they may make that gives …

Five Tips for Creating C-Level Selling Confidence
Five Tips for Creating C-Level Selling Confidence

Sam Manfer
Persuading and influencing are skills that any manager or leader needs. Preparing for these opportunities is essential and cannot be understated.
1. Keep learning your trade.
The three areas of continuing education are selling skills, people …

Leadership Quotes: Peter Drucker
Leadership Quotes: Peter Drucker

complied by Laurie Wilhelm
Leadership quotes are actually quick-and-easy tips from people who have “been there, done that” – and succeeded. This is part of a new series of Leadership Quotes.
The most important thing in communication …

Are You Aware of Your Vocal Shortcomings?
Are You Aware of Your Vocal Shortcomings?

Nancy Daniels
Being a good speaker is knowing what to do and what not to do. Knowing what makes a good speech and effective body language come to mind first, but it’s equally important to be …

People Still Love to Negotiate
People Still Love to Negotiate

Mark Tewart
Sales negotiating skills are useful in almost any negotiating situation. In the article below, Mark Teward offers some sales negotiating tips that are valuable to managers as well as sales people.
Many times people say …

Team Facilitation
Team Facilitation

by Laurie Wilhelm
It’s important to have some skills in team facilitation because at some point in your career – even if you usually work alone – you may well be called upon to be a …

People Skills – Are They Born or Made?
People Skills – Are They Born or Made?

by Robert Tanner
Managers usually are promoted for their technical skills. Having technical skills does not mean one has people skills, however. Organizational turnover, poor morale, absenteeism, organizational conflicts, worker sabotage, and worker indifference are …

The Public Speaking Phobia
The Public Speaking Phobia

Trish Springsteen
It’s rare for someone to feel absolutely no nervousness or fear when speaking in public. Here’s some tips on public speaking and how to deal with nervousness.
Fear of public speaking is one of the …