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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Tips for Driving Effective Change Through Active Listening “Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply.” – Stephen Covey Listening can be a powerful tool for cultivating change in your organization. In fact, being a poor listener can have major setbacks for you and your team. In our ninth episode How Listening …
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“If you can speak, you can influence. If you can influence, you can change lives.” – Robert Brown Public speaking can be nerve-racking no matter how much experience you have. Stepping in front of a room full of people is no small feat and it’s a powerful tool for transforming the world. Take it from …
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“Diversity is having a seat at the table, inclusion is having a voice, and belonging is having that voice be heard.” – Liz Fosslien There’s a new emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the corporate sphere these days. Better known as DEI, this conversation has evolved to include accountability and inclusive listening. In fact, …
“Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity ” – Nat Turner The pandemic has added a brand new layer of difficulty to communication. From virtual meetings to Zoom fatigue, connecting on a human, 1-to-1 basis has been hard for business leaders. Luckily, nature leaves plenty of clues that can help upgrade your communication …
“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question. ” – Eugene Ionesco Leveraging the right questions can unlock powerful and insightful answers that inform your business presentations. Intelligent questions can also be a serious advantage in the communication realm. In our third podcast episode, The Power of Asking Questions, our guest speaker Jennifer …
“Listening is an art that requires attention over talent, spirit over ego, and others over self.” – Dean Jackson Listening is a powerful communication tool that’s frequently overlooked. When leveraged correctly, it can be especially valuable for navigating change. And most importantly, it can be the key difference between a successful or outdated business. Few …
“Both data visualization and infographics turn data into images that nearly anyone can easily understand – making them invaluable tools for explaining the significance of digits” – Jonsen Carmack Data can be dense. This makes overwhelming an audience with too much information a tricky obstacle for many business presenters. In our eighth podcast episode, Storytelling …
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ” – Maya Angelou Simplicity is…not so simple. In fact, it can be a lot harder than complexity. Just ask Mohit Rawat, Vice President of Novartis. In our kickoff podcast episode, Why is …
