• Listening Is Key to Employee Engagement

    Listening Is Key to Employee Engagement0

    Are you really listening to your employees? According to a 2016 Deloitte report, “The biggest challenge in leading engagement programs is shifting from a transactional, once-a-year mind-set, to an ‘always on,’ continuous listening approach to monitoring engagement.” Many leading management books will tell you just how important the art of listening to employees is. In

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  • 7 Effective Communication Strategies That Get Results

    7 Effective Communication Strategies That Get Results0

    It probably comes as no surprise that the most successful businesses are made up of highly engaged employees. These top-performing workforces share a relentless dedication to what’s in the best interest of their employers. They’re committed, determined and consistently instrumental in increasing their companies’ productivity. Engaged employees are committed and driven to make your business

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  • 7 Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills and Your Business

    7 Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills and Your Business0

    Communication is the foundation of every single relationship you have in your personal life; it’s no different in business. Without effective communication, there can be misunderstandings, problems and conflicts among your staff, your clients and everyone else you come into contact. Poor communication can make effective delegation, increased productivity and an enjoyable work environment virtually impossible.

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  • Ten Tips for Improving Communication

    Ten Tips for Improving Communication0

    Real communication opens the tap for unrestricted flow of information. It’s not an easy process. It must be gradual. It requires trust and courage. To maintain credibility, management must strictly follow its own message. Real communication is based on mutual trust. Ten Tips for Improving Communication Manage by walking around. Interact with as many people

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  • Why The Best Managers Are Always Good Listeners

    Why The Best Managers Are Always Good Listeners0

    There are many roles a manager must fulfill. They vary from industry-to-industry, but in every case, they are numerous. However, one skill that’s useful in most tasks that a manager undertakes, is that of being a good listener. Part of a manager’s role is to make people feel valued. Others include:   Giving instructions.  

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  • Express Your WARMTH When Communicating

    Express Your WARMTH When Communicating0

    The importance of effective communication is demonstrated by the many articles and books written on the subject. Recently, I have been reflecting on the possibility of reducing effective communication to a simple formula or acronym to help a person remember everything that is important. The result is the title and substance of this post. With

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