by Laurie Wilhelm
When considering why is communication important, the bottom line is: if you’re a good communicator, you’ll have better chances of success. You’re able to persuade people, influence others, negotiate effectively and provide valuable …

by Laurie Wilhelm
Communication is the sharing of information for a variety of purposes including informing, persuading, motivating or influencing. There are two general ways of delivering the information: formal and informal communication channels.
Formal Communication in …

by Laurie Wilhelm
Misunderstandings at work seem to be a common problem. Is it because we’re too busy to bother communicating well? Is it because we make too many assumptions about what people mean? Is it …

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 …

by Randy Siegel
Improving communication at work requires preparation and thought. Effective communication skills will benefit you in many different situations at work and at home. This article outlines the importance of brevity, one of the …

by Cookie Tuminello
Improving communication at work requires thought and preparation. This is especially important if you’re presenting an idea to a difficult boss and you need to brush up on your explanation skills. Improve your …

by Laurie Wilhelm
On one hand, we know that gossip and gossiping isn’t OK. On the other, we often like to hear the “dirt” on someone. Not only that, but it’s hard to cut off gossip …