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Stop Asking These Questions
Stop asking these questions! I had a manager who probably received the Manager 101 Handbook back in the 80’s. He knew he needed to ask questions, but he completely missed the mark! Want to avoid his mistake? Listen into the
Listen Up to Get Ahead
A statement I often hear: “Colleen, I know I’m supposed to advocate for myself, but I don’t want to sound arrogant.” Sound familiar? Learn the strategy we recommend to showcase your strengths without coming across as vain or smug. Bonus –
How to Advocate for Yourself Without Sounding Arrogant
A statement I often hear: “Colleen, I know I’m supposed to advocate for myself, but I don’t want to sound arrogant.” Sound familiar? Learn the strategy we recommend to showcase your strengths without coming across as vain or smug. Bonus –
Your Open Door Policy Isn’t Enough
You know it the moment you see it. In fact, you even feel it! What do you call it? The It-Factor or the X-Factor? In the corporate world, it’s called Executive Presence. Executive Presence isn’t needed only for those interested in
Backward Progress for Women @ Work
I have so many thoughts, feelings, questions right now, I’m going to share them with you. But really, I want to hear from you. I want to know what your thoughts, questions, and responses are to what I’m about to
Why Executive Presence is Vital for Everyone
You know it the moment you see it. In fact, you even feel it! What do you call it? The It-Factor or the X-Factor? In the corporate world, it’s called Executive Presence. Executive Presence isn’t needed only for those interested in
Big Mistake with a Multi-Generational Workforce
Multi-generational mistake you might be making! It’s the first time in history with more than four generations in the workplace at the same time! If we know that communication is the cornerstone to success, then how do we possibly navigate
Are You a “Too-Generous” Manager?
As a leader, you need to be there for your team. It’s one of your primary responsibilities. That’s one of my mantras that kept me going, even through the roughest of times in my corporate position. But, is there a
Why Do I Need to Speak?
It’s not just about the stage or the boardroom. You are always presenting! In fact, you’re presenting even when you’re outside of work – PTA meetings, Homeowners Association meetings, church gatherings, or simply making a brief toast at someone’s birthday.
It’s Always Been This Way
In my longest-running sales role, I worked for a company that had the world’s largest database of consumer purchase history. So I had access, at my fingertips, to billions of pieces of data. As I was preparing presentations that I
Easy vs. Effective Communication
It’s easier to say what I want! These were the words spoken by the CEO after I spent the day with him and his leadership team training on communication. Discover the shift from easy to effective.
Leaders Don’t Ask Leading Questions
There’s a podcast that I love listening to, it’s called SmartLess. You may have heard of it, and if not, by all means go check it out! Just be warned, it has adult content in it. But it’s hosted by
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