The Pissed-off Principle
Fifty years ago, there was a popular business book titled, The Peter Principle. The basic premise of The Peter Principle: Talented people get promoted. They will keep getting promoted until…
Strategic Planning in 4 Hours or Less
In a county of 500,000, the chamber has been an active, valued participant in the community, but they have been operating on autopilot. With a member retention rate of 70%,…
Don’t Stand Up Straight!
Do you hate speaking to groups, large or small? Your “hate” may come from one helpful suggestion: Stand Up Straight! My father told me to do it, “Stand up straight!”…
Relationships, Likeability, & Getting People to Listen
I love TED talks. Rita Pierson nails this one for teachers. Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like: Rita Pierson- Every Kid Needs Champion The message is great for…
COMMUNICATION IS A ONE WAY STREET- Is anybody required to listen to you?
Communication is not speaking. Speaking is an activity. Communication is a result. If I get an idea into your head, then I have communicated. If I don’t get the idea…