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5 Workplace Communication Skills Critical to Success

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workplace communication skills

You may—or may not—be surprised to learn that the vast majority of work-related problems stem from bad communication. Poor workplace communication can cause frustration, misunderstanding, apathy, revenue loss and poor performance. Communication issues account for 64% of workplace negativity, and often these problems are completely avoidable. With communication issues so prevalent in the workplace, the way you communicate with your colleagues and managers can either make or break your career. ...  read more

“Life is Always Just Beginning”

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life is always just beginning

I went to a seminar last month and heard this saying “Life is Always just Beginning” from a 82 year-old lecturer, Bill McKeown.   I have been thinking about these 5 little words ever since.  It has helped me re-frame my perspective on life and my inner dialogue.

Do you ever notice how much we speak to ourselves everyday in our own head? ...  read more

New Interpersonal Communication Style Quiz

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interpersonal skills quiz

Only 20% of professionals get 100% correct on this quiz.  Are you in the top 20%? Find out in just 2 minutes by taking the quiz below.

Your interpersonal communication style can directly affect your work reputation and your overall work effectiveness.  Your communication style pertains to

  • How you speak to someone one-on-one or in a group setting.
  • How you discuss work-related topics or personal topics at work
  • How you carry yourself in a formal and casual communication with others.

13 Questions Quiz

While it may be true that everyone is entitled to their own communication style, it is important to realize that certain styles are more acceptable and beneficial to you than others in the Western business world.   Take 2 minutes to take this quiz now – find out how your interpersonal skills stack up against what’s expected! ...  read more

Farewell Letter to Coworkers – A Great Example

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farewell letter to coworkers

It’s never easy to say farewell to a company and a team.   However, this will happen many times in your career, as most of us have at least 7 different jobs until we retire.  While many farewell letters to coworkers are fairly standard and boring, it may serve you to take some time to craft a memorable one instead. ...  read more

Career Advancement – How Louis Quadrupled His Income

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career advancement

Mastering soft skills is critical to your career advancement.   Louis Johnston, one of our executive authors, agrees.  He shared in this interview how mastering certain soft skills helped him skyrocket his career and quadruple his compensation.

Louis started as an Online Marketing Associate, 10 years ago.  He has since been promoted to Manager, Director, Senior Director, and now Head of Growth. This may sound like a straight-forward success story.  It is not.  He didn’t just happen to become super successful by working hard or hitting all his marketing numbers.  On the contrary, he was hitting his numbers, but not getting much credit for it.  Louis was stuck at the same level for awhile. ...  read more