My 15-year-old son gave me a brutal lesson on communication recently. He called me because he needed money. I expected the usual dance: 5 minutes of fake "small talk" ("Hi Dad, how are you? How is work?") before the ask. Instead, he gave me 5 seconds of radical honesty. He said: "Dad, I … [Read more...] about How to Be Direct Without Being Rude: 5 Communication Rules for Leaders
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How to Stay Calm Under Pressure: 8 Techniques for Leaders
The bad news hits. A key project derails. A major client threatens to leave. In the meeting, all eyes turn to you. What happens next? Your heart rate climbs. Your first instinct is to react, to find blame, to give a fast answer, to show frustration. This is the moment where most leaders … [Read more...] about How to Stay Calm Under Pressure: 8 Techniques for Leaders
Leadership In Times Of Crisis: 4 Techniques To Stay Calm And Decide With Clarity
Leadership in times of crisis: 4 techniques to stay calm and decide with clarity Bad news. A key project derails. A major client threatens to leave. The numbers dive. Tension rises in the meeting room. All eyes are on you. This is the moment of truth. The moment when leadership is no … [Read more...] about Leadership In Times Of Crisis: 4 Techniques To Stay Calm And Decide With Clarity
Unleash Your Team’s Hidden Potential: The Leader-Coach Guide
He had just taken over the team during a period of restructuring. 7 to 8 general managers. Each representing one or more countries. I was one of his direct reports. His first contact. A 30-minute conference call. He had to move fast. His leadership demanded quick results. He could … [Read more...] about Unleash Your Team’s Hidden Potential: The Leader-Coach Guide
3 Letters That Destroy Your Communication (And How To Fix It In 2 Minutes)
We all want to get our point across. Sometimes our words can do more harm than good. One word can be a real communication killer: "but." Think about it. How often do you use the word "but?" Probably more often than you realize. And every time you do, you're erasing everything you said … [Read more...] about 3 Letters That Destroy Your Communication (And How To Fix It In 2 Minutes)
