If you work in a department that is balanced equally with women and men, you may have noticed that men and women exhibit different behaviors. You may be asking yourself, why are women and men so different?
A great way to start a conversation about gender communication is with a human treasure hunt. Coworkers answer a […]
Ever felt that sometimes when you share your genius ideas with your least favorite coworkers, they act like they have no interest? They act bored, and they act like they have heard it all before. They are so difficult to work with. And then they act like you should care what they think and listen to them go on and […]
Persuading and Influencing Others: Ethos, Logos, Pathos, Oh My!
People say you have great style…and of course, great substance, too. Sometimes you might feel out-of-balance when trying to persuade and influence others. You might feel a bit like Goldilocks – too hot and too cold, too little too much, too much feelings, too little facts, too […]
Persuading and Influencing Others: What is the Best Order?
You find yourself in situations where you need to be able to persuade and influence people quickly. But you’re a very busy and important person. You might find yourself struggling to get your thoughts collected and ideas placed in the right order to have the greatest impact. […]
Persuading and Influencing Others: Why Don’t They Do What I Say?
You are a powerful person in your organization with a lot of experience and knowledge. However, have you noticed that sometimes, when make your proclamations, people don’t follow through and take action? That makes you wonder, “Why don’t they do what I say?” or “Am I getting my point across?”