Talk About It
We can always (always) talk about it. Unless… You don’t say anything. So it is up to you. You have to start the conversation to convey what’s on your mind. to share your thoughts. to exchange ideas. to come to Read More …
Tag: communication
Nothing Wrong
What happens when the professionals say there is nothing wrong but clearly there is… something wrong. Whether it is professionally or personally, something has to change. The ads are not working. Customers don’t know you exist. No one will listen Read More …
Finally the Info
It is hard to be clear and communicate. To over communicate is even harder. Sometimes (more often than not) it takes many times but, finally the info gets through: to the right person. the blockage. to the brain. the e-mail Read More …
Accidental Phrasing
Ever listen to the mobile, virtual assistant repeat back to you what you just dictated? It is the accidental phrasing, or the nuanced pauses that make it sound, well…like something else. Unintended. Commas needed. Grammar maybe? Certainly, there is a Read More …
Squinty Face
What does that squinty face mean? Are you upset? Are you sad? Are you trying not to say what you think? Are you thinking? Are you mad? Are you trying to convey something in particular? Are you staring into the Read More …
Talk Talk Talk
When you are with friends or family you can talk talk talk…and still have more to say. Of course, it’s easy, because: You are connecting. You are making progress. You are venting (maybe.) You are catching up. You are connected. Read More …
Talk It Out
Take the time to talk it out. Don’t sit there, thinking about it in your head. Just thinking one-sided thoughts. You don’t know what the others believe. Maybe they are ready to talk, too. Don’t just think it to yourself. Read More …
Speak Clearly and With Intent
Think about who you’re talking to and what you want them to learn (or hear) from you. Then, speak clearly and with intent… Cell phones have not helped improve communication. Texting is too vague. The chance of misunderstanding is high. Read More …
Write Each Goal
Take your time. Write each goal. Chart it out. Make an estimate. Time. Effort. Money. Precedence. Decide why…Want. Should. Need. Write each goal and make a plan for what’s next. You can’t stop; you have to move forward. This year, Read More …
Hard To Guess
It is really hard to guess what other people are thinking, unless they clearly and in a detailed way, outline what they think, believe and understand to be true. It is important to ask. It is important to learn more. Read More …