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How to Make Yourself Memorable in a Distracted Workplace
Published May 14, 2012
Being memorable makes things happen—for you and your workplace. People who captivate others’ attention and keep them thinking about them create a connection.
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Engage Employees to Give Their Best
Published April 30, 2012
As the job market and economy rebound, concerns are growing not only about engaging employees to give their best, but retaining those employees that you spent time engaging.
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Don’t Go Down Like the Titanic in Your Next Job Interview
Published April 16, 2012
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, here’s a life jacket—tips to survive and thrive in the job interview based on my firm’s 3V Model for Effective Communication. You can master the visual, vocal and verbal dynamics that will keep you afloat.
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The Cost of Missed Opportunities
Published March 28, 2012
Missed opportunities play havoc as well in business. Indecision, or, not taking the opportunity to make a decision, has its own costs – and those costs sometimes exceed that of an even bad decision.
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How to Use March Madness for Small Talk With Employees
Published March 19, 2012
Most likely you’ve heard of the productivity stranglehold March Madness creates. But there’s a bright side—these three magical weeks up the opportunity to initiate casual chatter that forges new or better work relationships.
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Oscar-Winning Film, The Artist, Inspires Us to Really Listen
Published March 02, 2012
The Oscar-winning Best Picture, The Artist, may be the ultimate practice session for improving your listening skills. This silent film is an extraordinary resource for training to listen with your eyes and zoning in on non-verbal cues. And the same applies when it comes to communication at the office.
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Get on the ‘Linsanity’ Wagon and Up Your Game
Published February 20, 2012
Even if you’re not a sports fan – it’s hard not to know about Jeremy Lin. The New York Knicks point guard has spawned a fanatical following dubbed “Linsanity” that has taken over the country. But Lin excels beyond hoops, demonstrating admirable leadership traits that readily transfer to the workplace.
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Take a Cue from NFL Commissioner and Score Big With Employees
Published February 02, 2012
Despite being a tireless road warrior with an overbooked daily calendar, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell makes time and takes the time to engage with the employees and customers who ultimately drive the profits of his organization. He listens and learns while he leads.
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Are You An Engaged Manager? Rate Yourself.
Published January 19, 2012
All business owners want employees who are committed, excited and in it for the long haul. But in order to achieve this, managers must also be fully engaged.
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Five Ways to Seize 2012 Goals Right Now
Published January 05, 2012
Returning to work with a post-holiday hangover is not exactly the ideal mental or physical state for re-engaging employees when they return to work in January. That’s why it’s so important to make the time and have a game plan to get your team back on track.

