Celebrating the third anniversary of the release of DARE has an interesting backdrop with the upcoming presidential election. The principles presented in DARE are more relevant today than ever before as leaders are continually faced with the responsibility to have more honest, transparent, and authentic...
Effective communication is at the forefront of business. In fact, a recent survey revealed that over 75% of employers are placing more emphasis on verbal communication skills as a hiring prerequisite.[1] Despite the importance of productive business communication, leaders and managers often struggle with connecting...
When you take the stage, get behind the podium, or stand in front of your audience, nervousness may set in within seconds. Being aware of your body, and more importantly, your breathing can ensure that you can control your nerves and project confidence when you...
With presidential debates and election season in full swing, there is no wonder that the topic of building trust and rapport with audiences is in the spotlight. Regardless of your political affiliation, one underlying truth is evident: great communicators are able to draw audiences in...
Does this sound familiar? Michael took the stage in front of a crowd of business executives. He was presenting the findings of a recent customer engagement survey. Before he was even 5 minutes into his presentation, he noticed the audience was distracted. Some were on their...
The most effective business communicators have a special quality that enables them to bring impactful messages to any audience. It is the power of the pause. Understanding that what you say and how you say it are just as important as when you say it,...
The quarterly department meeting is today. Rebecca prepared all of the documents to give to the Board. She knows her department’s goals, has the rundown of their quarterly revenues, and even has the projected profits for the quarter - but there’s only one problem! She...
With business communications reaching far beyond state and country boundaries, virtual meetings are a must to connect with coworkers, clients, and key stakeholders. Despite the growing frequency of virtual meetings and conference calls, their effectiveness is quite dismal. Recent surveys have revealed that over 70%...
In today’s business environment, virtual meetings and conference calls are inevitable. Remote communication challenges the most powerful factor in personal communication - engaging others to build connections. Pre-planning and eliminating potential distractions are key and could mean the difference between your audience saying, “this was a...
Millennials are the fastest growing generation in the workplace. In fact, this group, defined as adults roughly between the ages of 18 - 35, are expected to make up nearly half of all U.S. workers by 2020.[1] Unlike other generations before them, Millennials, on average,...