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?
Category Archives: Workplace Communication Tips
Workplace Communications Tips – Leveraging Super Bowl Conversations at Work
Because of it’s appeal the Super Bowl is a great way to engage in small talk for the next several days, and if you do it right, it will provide conversation throughout the year. think of the Super Bowl itself as a launching pad for other discussions. It’s simply a starting point. Where it ends, is up to you.
Workplace Communication Tips: Why Use Sports?
Why sports? Here are 10 reasons. Let me be very clear about one thing – This strategy is not about folding to peer pressure and trying to act like male counterparts. It’s about increasing your access and appeal to the largest audience possible.
Workplace Communication Tips: Talk More
To be clear, the focus on talking more isn’t just to hear yourself talk. The way you communicate directly impacts your success. The better you are at communicating the more successful you will become.
Workplace Communication Tips: Your Relationships with Coworkers Matter
There’s a misconception in the workforce that as long as you’re a hard worker and do your job, nothing else matters. All of us hard working types would like to believe that’s true, but it’s not. Your relationships with coworkers matter and so does your visibility within your workplace.
What are they talking about? Sports Conversations at Work
There’s a good chance your coworkers and colleagues will talk sports this week and there’s no reason for you to be left out. Don’t know what they’re talking about? I’ve got you covered. Just so you know, being able to participate in these conversations helps raise your likeability and visibility in the office. Combine that with your hard work and overall skills and there’s no stopping you.
Workplace Conversation Starters: Keeping Up with Your Sports-Loving Colleagues
Finally a way to keep up with your sports-loving colleagues at work! Why would you want to? Because you feel awkward and left out when the conversation turns to sports. You don’t know how to contribute and sound intelligent. Whether you realize it or not – those sports conversations promote better workplace environments, improve your likeability and increase your business opportunities.
Workplace Communication Tips: Change Happens – Communication Makes it Easier
Loyalty doesn’t mean much in the workplace these days. Employees no longer spend their entire career with one company. We’ve come to expect a certain amount of change in our professional careers. We see it in traditional 9-5 jobs and in professional sports. A lack of communication can make a tough situation even worse.
Workplace Communication – Promoting Teamwork and Chemistry
Building chemistry is key in building successful teams in business and in football. Assemble the most talented people doesn’t automatically translate to success. Those people need to learn to work together, trust each other and play within the framework of team goals.
Workplace Conversation Starters: Thanksgiving Games, BCS Rankings, Tony Stewart and Tiger Woods
Taking a few minutes to plan a conversation can lead to more productive interactions and stronger relationships. Sports topics are a great way to break the ice, especially during holiday gatherings.