“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 …
How to Become a Master of Conflict Resolution “Dialogue is the most effective way of resolving conflict.” – Tenzin Gyatzo, The 14th Dalai Lama Conflict is inevitable, especially when growing a business. But learning to navigate it through impactful communication can be a serious game changer for gaining new insights, partnerships, and preventing arguments before …
“A good speech is like a pencil; it has to have a point.” – Author Unknown Public speaking is a critical component for influencing people through communication. If you’re new to the skill, it can seem extremely nerve-racking. That’s why we’ve gathered the top industry practices from Scott Sugarman, biotech leader at Genentech. During …
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