Telling Great Stories
Chapter 14: Telling Great Stories (an excerpt from Sally Williamson’s third book) Listeners like stories in a business context because it helps them remember and repeat ideas. But when we asked people we surveyed about stories, …
Chapter One: Why Storytelling?
It’s Thursday, 8am. Pretty early for someone who was up after midnight, but that’s common practice at industry conferences and large company meetings, because colleagues and peers mingle late into the night—networking, reconnecting, and building relationships …
Get to the Heart of the Matter with Q&A
One of the best ways to get a sense of someone’s speaking style is to ask them about previous presentations. You’ll understand the intended impact of the approach if they can tell you what they were …
From Insights to Outcomes: Technologists as Reluctant Communicators
Within every company, there are influential communicators. And, they play a critical role in driving a company forward. They’re the ones who take ideas and turn them into concepts, they take concepts and create strategies, and …
Could We Be Your Elf On The Shelf?
Have you ever wondered how we know what we know How we can determine the choices that will help you to grow? For thirty some years it’s been a big secret It now can be shared …
The Communicator’s Journey
Most days I work with people who want help solving for something that is right in front of them: an upcoming meeting, an important conversation or a client presentation. And, we have an impact on strengthening …
Speaking Gets on My Nerves
Speaking has a bad reputation with nerves. Five years ago, public speaking was ranked the number one fear ahead of dying with 75% of people expressing a fear of speaking. People say that it makes them …
When They Get Behind Closed Doors
In our executive conversation workshops, we share research on how long it takes a senior leader to form an impression of a manager and how long those impressions last. I can always sense a little tension …
The Communication Flip-Flop: A Critical Shift for Young Managers
If you’ve become a new manager this year or if you’re responsible for developing one, you’re likely checking a list of skills that need to be enhanced or expanded. But, the communication skills actually have to …