When you meet someone for the first time you make an impression within the first few seconds — your facial expressions, tone of voice and the way you greet people all play a role. These days our first meeting is often online — so your photo may deliver an instant impression to others, and they will […]
5 ways to sharpen your strategy and get your ideas heard
Introducing new ideas into a workplace can be a delicate task, and one that is often carried out ineffectually. When you come up with ideas, don’t expect people to rush to adopt them; but don’t feel like it’s not worth trying just because you get little or no reaction. Instead, sharpen your strategy to be […]
When details get in the way
How often do we see a person on a mission trying to get their detailed points across and failing miserably? People tune out and may even get angry. A principal analyst, a diligent man in his 50s, was trying to convey a series of important points to a meeting of bored subordinates. Watching him struggle […]