How Do You Learn to Manage People?
We’ve taken an interest in people managers since the beginning of the pandemic. Because as we supported different experiences across companies, we quickly saw the pressure point was people managers. And we wrote and coached about …
LIGHTS! CAMERA!…and LOW ENERGY?
Why is it that the best communicators fall flat when put in a studio to produce a video? The seasoned communicators who’ve tried it will tell you it’s because it’s too scripted. They prefer a more …
The Art of Answering Questions
When we work with individuals or teams to prepare for important presentations, our debrief always includes interest in the questions asked throughout the presentation. And the response is varied. Some presenters say they received no questions, …
Your Time vs Their Time – The Mystique of Promotions
It’s January 23… and you’ve wrapped up one year and launched headfirst into another one. And buried within the holidays and celebrations is an end-of-the-year touchpoint. In that touchpoint discussion, managers will give feedback, a compensation …
Spreading Holiday Cheer
There’s nothing quite like the holidays! Candles and fires all a-glow. The children are buzzing with excitement, And everyone is hoping for snow. But amidst all the tinsel, All the laughter, and friends old and new, …
The Expectations of Executive Presence
In the last few months, we began our research for an updated release of our first book, The Hidden Factor. Written more than a decade ago, the book defined presence and offered executive-level insights on how …
Influencing Without Authority
TAKE US WITH YOU! Listen to this article on the go: There’s a path in career advancement that isn’t always easy to navigate. It’s the spot between individual contributor and seasoned manager, when you need to …
Advancement vs Development
There’s been a shift in employee conversations. To people managers, it feels a lot like a long car ride with young children. “Are we there yet?” is asked so many times that it stirs feelings of …
It’s All On You: Will Your Keynote Speech Be a Home Run?
TAKE US WITH YOU! Listen to this article on the go: It’s all been leading up to your 20 minutes on a stage… The events team has spent a small fortune planning it… The marketing team …
