“To ask the right question is already half the solution of a problem.” – Carl Jung Discovering better solutions than competitors is a key characteristic of all great business leaders. Whether you’re an apprentice or seasoned veteran in your industry, being fluent in the language of problem solving is critical. In our 13th podcast episode, …
“Storytelling offers the opportunity to talk with your audience, not at them.” – Laura Holloway Did you know that new research shows that roughly half the human brain is dedicated to processing vision? Prioritizing visual storytelling can do much to capture your audience’s attention and clarify your ideas more effectively. Whether you’re giving a small …
“My guess is there’s no real ‘fix’ for imposter syndrome but to bravely challenge it on a regular basis until you begin to feel it less and less and it slowly fades away.” – Maureen McCann Approximately 70% of people have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. Whether that be in our …
“Numbers have an important story to tell. They rely on you to give them a clear and convincing voice.” – Stephen Few When making corporate presentations, telling a story with data is critical. Nothing sticks in your mind better than a story and communicating with numbers is no exception. In fact, shaping a narrative and …
“Most of the successful people I’ve known are the ones who do more listening than talking.” – Bernard Baruch Listening is one of the best ways to learn from others. But how often do we really pause long enough to digest, process, and understand what someone is saying before we jump to respond? Probably not …
“Listening is understanding. The skill of empathy is a must to be able to listen….One can listen better if one sees the whole.” – Bill Drayton Seeking to understand and listening with empathy make a huge impact on your leadership abilities. It allows you to put yourself in another’s shoes, discover why someone feels a …
“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” – James Humes Purposeful communication has the potential to impact all areas of your business. From boosting employee morale and highlighting consumer behavior to expanding your leadership skills altogether, being more purposeful in your communication is not a quality you want to snooze on. Just ask …
“Problems only get solved when you stop ignoring them.” – Unknown There is no such thing as a simple problem. That’s what makes problem-solving so integral for success in the business world. Consumers are diverse, multi-faceted individuals with a variety of different needs, which makes solving complex problems the name of the game. Just ask …
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” – Anthony Robbins As business leaders, leaning into adversity and pressure is critical for driving change. During stressful situations, you’ll be tempted to allow your …
“Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh We can all remember being influenced by a truly inspiring speaker. Whether it was a former professor, mentor, colleague, or friend, we all know someone who emboldened us to dream and take action. So …
