As a leader of webinars and web meetings, you understand the challenge in receiving attendee feedback, but if you start meetings by not talking you turn the tables and hand the reigns over to your team. You heard right; open the meeting by introducing the meeting’s purpose and goal, and then turn it over to
To motivate employees, you don’t have to throw elaborate parties or offer them big bonuses. In fact, engaging your staff, often comes down to a few simple acts and well-timed phrases. Yet, despite how easy it is, too many leaders (especially new leaders) fail to take the time to show employees appreciation and respect. Don’t make that mistake. Instead,
Today we’re talking about how to lead meetings for people with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). It’s difficult as a leader to conduct meetings if your team includes people with ADD. These team members might zone out on conference calls, or they may find it hard to pay close attention when it’s needed. But all is
By: Robby Slaughter The popular trend in current workplace culture is the “Remote Worker” revolution, enabling individuals to complete work-related tasks and projects virtually anywhere. Unfortunately, if you’re one of the few trying to be an effective leader when working remotely, difficulty arises because your lack of on-site presence. You may feel that your lack
The phrase Emotional Intelligence was popularized by Daniel Goleman in a book with that name published 20 years ago. Since then this phrase has become almost a cliché; but that doesn’t change the power of the concepts or the value to you as an individual trying to communicate more effectively and get better results with
By: Wayne Turmel One of my least favorite topics to write about is employee engagement. That doesn’t mean it’s not important, because it is. It also doesn’t mean I’m unconcerned about the people who work for and with me, because I am. Really. I just find that the reasons people disengage are numerous and infuriatingly
If you’ve ever managed to do some on-the-clock work by telephone, you’ve probably realized you can do work from just about anywhere; phones haven’t been tied strictly to landlines in ages. You can take a call from your hands-free device in the car, while waiting at the airport, or while in the comfort of your
By Sherry Turkle If I told you there was a book on a topic that is important to anyone who wanted to communicate more effectively and build better relationships, that would offer solid suggestions, challenge your way of thinking, and change the way you see everyday interaction . . . would you be interested? If
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