“He’s a really good dude, easy to talk to.” “He’s always been great when I needed a quote.” “He’s really funny, always has the best stories.” These are just a few of the real-life comments I heard this week while standing outside the visiting clubhouse at Safeco Field. The Detroit Tigers were in town and…
Category Archives: Workplace Communication Tips
Communication Barriers – Obvious vs. Subtle
I felt a sense of helplessness wash over me yesterday prior to the Mariners game against the Tampa Rays. Never before had I run into such a challenging communication barrier. A Mariners fan had waved me over to the stands where he held a ball, a pen and a notepad. I walked over to him…
Workplace Communication Tips – You’re Always Selling
Here’s what I want you to take away from this: Your communication style matters. The words you say and the way you say them are part of the “selling” process. Being in “selling” mode doesn’t require you to always be making a sales pitch.
Workplace Communication Tips: The Importance of Communication at Work – A Lesson from Romney
I want to draw your attention to how Romney’s communication style affects his likability and impacts his current opportunities. It’s a great example of the importance of communication in the workplace.
5 Communication Lessons Learned from the movie “Moneyball”
The Academy Award nominated movie “Moneyball” provides insight into how good communication skills pay off in business.
Workplace Communication Tips: Relationships Start Here
Here’s the thing – you have relationships with everyone you work with. Good or bad those relationships exist. Strong relationships lead to more productivity, a happier work environment and greater success.
Workplace Communication Tips: Three Sentences that Can Dramatically Impact Your Workplace
It’s a simple, low-cost, high reward way to improve relationships with your co-workers and improve your likeability in the office. Both elements are important to your success, because co-workers who like each other, work better together and produce greater results. Taking the time to write a card can make your workplace happier and more productive, who wouldn’t want that?
Don’t Miss Your Easy Conversation Opportunities at Work
Appealing to the largest number of people gives you more opportunities and increases your likeability and visibility in the office. The Super Bowl is a gimme. Don’t let the opportunity to join the conversation pass you by.
Workplace Conversation Starters: The Super Bowl
These water-cooler conversations help build your personal brand at work. They help you get to know your co-workers and allow them to see a different side of you. In short, sports conversations can increase your visibility and likeability in the office.
Super Bowl Storylines to Help you Join the Conversation
Talking about the Super Bowl and sports in general is about appealing to a larger audience, and breaking through common communication barriers at work. When you do that, you gain more influence and as a result leverage. That would be helpful at work right?