The Power (and Peril) of “You” in Communication
"You're a problem." "You're the best", "I want a word with YOU." 'You' is one of the most potent words in communication. Here's how to use it wisely - and when to avoid it.
From Stuck to Stepping Up: A Manager’s Guide to the Motivation Ladder
Use this framework to rapidly pinpoint your team's challenges in completing tasks and what drives them, plus remove your own blocks to action.
Say It So It Lands: Feedback That Fuels, Not Fractures
Avoiding feedback or delivering it badly has huge costs. Here's what 'bad' looks like and how to give feedback that works.
Why Smart Teams Solve The Wrong Problems
Someone comes up with a problem and we rush into a resolution. It doesn't solve the right problem, though. Here's how to get it right.
Analogies – A Tiny Engine For Deep Understanding
You're missing a key tactic in communicating your message effectively if you're not using analogies. Here are 5 reasons to include them.
How To Say “You Messed Up” – Without Actually Saying It
It's their fault but they're blaming you. Here's how to deal with that - whether it's your boss, colleague or client who's pointing the finger.
99% Of Presenters Don’t Use This – But You Can’t Get Action Without It
In the art of influence, defining the key message the mind-emotion combo that seals the deal. If you want action, get this right when speaking to others.
How to tell others what you do
Don't bore or confuse people when they ask you what you do. Discover here how to incite their curiosity and find your people.
The Hat-Trick: Using the Six Hats to Hack Thinking Ruts
This is a surprisingly fun way to prompt mental flexibility for dialogues or your own thinking ruts. Get out of cognitive autopilot.
Not Every ‘Yes’ Is A Boundary Fail
Sometimes say 'no' feels wrong but 'yes' doesn't feel comfortable either. Here's how to stress-test your 'yes'.