4 Types of Questions for Better Brainstorming
Ever been in a brainstorming meeting that seemed to go nowhere or not include all voices? Beat brainstorming pitfalls by focusing the conversation on these four types of questions.
Posts Tagged: communication
IT’S TIME TO ABOLISH THE EXCLAMATION POINT!!!
It is the most wildly over-used mark of punctuation in the English language and is dragging all of us down with its haphazard excitement and indiscriminate emphasis!
10 Barriers to Connecting with Others
We know rudeness gets in the way of relating to others at work. But even common, well-meaning responses can block us from connecting with others. Here are 10 common ways we prevent ourselves from being present and truly listening to others, and steps we can take to remove those barriers.
Say YES to the Mess – Lessons in Failing Fast
8 lessons learned from failing fast on innovative projects.
Your Peg Channel is Dead (Sort of)
During the past 20 years, or so, as video technology has leapfrogged itself to the point where you can shoot a feature film on your phone, many local agencies began hiring communication specialists and video producers to come up with new and creative ways to get their message out. But, in many cases, the priorities… Read more »
4 Questions for Clear and Compassionate Communication
We all want to be heard and understood, especially in a difficult conversation. Ask yourself these four questions beforehand to help your message come across clearly and compassionately to the listener.
Please Keep Your Arms and Legs Inside Your Comfort Zone at all Times
Failure can teach you more about success than unlimited success ever could.
Leadership Not Ladders
You can be a leader no matter your job title. Leadership is influence. And influence has everything to do with the way you treat others. When people perceive us as competent and caring to others, they’re more likely to accept us as a leader.
The Accidental Govie
Like many of us, I fell into local government communications by accident. Here’s how this serendipity happened.
Of Old Horses and New Tech
Today, government communications jobs are so much more than just writing press releases and talking to reporters.