Aug 25, 2020
As you work to develop your communication techniques to better Talk Like a Leader, I encourage you to consider the importance of character development on both your growth as a leader and your ability to communicate as one. In this episode, I’m considering thoughts about the importance of character as a leader and how...
Aug 18, 2020
One of the biggest challenges I face in communication is remaining patient when an idea is very clear to me and it's not clear to the person with whom I'm communicating. When I'm not mindful, that challenge becomes frustration that looks like anger to the other person. And, communication breaks down. In this episode, I...
Aug 11, 2020
When we get frustrated with a person and allow our frustration to vent in the form of an attack on their character and intelligence, we resort to what is known as an ad hominem attack. This rarely works well in debate or in leadership communication. This week we’re looking at a better way to speak about performance in...
Aug 4, 2020
Properly applied, the DISC model is a powerful tool to help you become a better communicator. Improperly applied, it can cause significant problems for you. In this episode, I’ll look at how improper application of the DISC model can create problems for you and what you can do instead to use it for better...