For hundreds of years in the English language, the most powerful and memorable means of expression has been the reliance on one or two-syllable words. Many eloquent speeches, poetry, and plays have this common strain: three out of four words are one and two syllables.
We are all familiar with the concept of public speaking, but all speaking is public speaking. When ordering dinner in a restaurant, people do not consider this “public speaking” and may complete this task with minimal anxiety or self-awareness. Yet, a presentation in front of seven people may cause extreme distress.
I really enjoyed this article from the NeuroLeadership Institute on the benefits of virtual learning: Virtual Learning is Better. Period. Our team of executive communication coaches concur that brief periods of learning over time lead to better results.
When you are charged with finding and selecting a vendor to help you or your employees strengthen their communication skills, you are taking on a crucial task. Whether it’s helping a colleague prepare for a major presentation, learning to navigate difficult conversations yourself, or developing an organization’s leadership team, you need to closely match the learning needs to the training skills.
One of the most perplexing questions our corporate clients ask is, “Will our talent actually stay?” The concern is that many talented people are leaving their positions for more desirable jobs. Some people refer to this as The Great Resignation.
At Chick-fil-A, when a customer says “Thank you,” their employees don’t say “You’re welcome” or “No problem.” Instead, they say, “My pleasure,” and there’s a big difference. Find out why in this CNN article: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/09/business/chick-fil-a-my-pleasure/index.html
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