Think Before You Speak
The uncomfortable truth is that everyone is biased. Stereotypes about groups of people are ubiquitous. Some of these preconceived ideas or feelings operate at a level below consciousness, and these are called implicit or unconscious biases. They are not limited to...
Turn Tough Questions into Opportunities
Sales have been lost, projects stalled and promotions given to someone else all because of the way questions were answered. Your ability to handle tough questions is critical. Since questions can make or break you, consider the following suggestions. They will help...
How You Sabotage Your Success as a Presenter
Have you ever left a meeting wishing you had a chance for a “do over?” The bad impression you left is often indelible, and it may leave senior leaders questioning your capabilities. When we queried managers, directors and VP’s from an assortment of industries as to...What Tony Hayward Should Learn about Handling Tough Questions
Tony Hayward, CEO of BP Oil, has become a punching bag for Gulf Coast residents, as well as newscasters. His penchant for making insensitive and misleading statements may have done irreparable damage to his reputation and the reputation of BP Oil Corporation. Some of...Thinking on Your Feet—It’s not Impossible!
If you think it is impossible to think on one’s feet, you are not alone. Many business professionals dread speaking to senior level executives or important customers for fear their brains will freeze and decision makers will see them as the village idiot. There are...Delivering Bad News Messages
The economic downturn has affected all businesses. Consequently, many of us are now in the position of delivering bad news messages. It is not easy, but the way that message is communicated is critical. It leaves a lasting impression of you and the company. People who...- Make a Great Impression on the Phone
Making a good first impression is essential to anyone in today’s business world. Obviously, it is more difficult to do when you are not face-to-face. By truly listening, having an upbeat and friendly voice and a positive attitude, you increase the odds that people will take you seriously and will want to do business with you.
- Globe Smarts for Effective Virtual Presentations
Do you communicate with people located elsewhere in the world? If you do, it is important to have “Globe Smarts.” You cannot communicate over the phone as if the audience is exactly like your home audience. You have to be savvy about speaking multi-culturally and make adjustments in what you say and in what you show on your slides. Here are a ten quick tips.
- Acknowledging the Inside Scoop
When a customer, whether internal or external, has an issue, the good listener acknowledges it. By empathizing, the person feels you understand him and becomes more receptive to hearing what you have to say. He or she becomes less hostile. You build rapport. Do not worry that this will lengthen the call. It will actually […]
- How to Succeed in a Service Organization
Every organization aims to have exceptional customer service. The reality is that most companies only give lip service to exceeding customer expectations and continue to do as they have always done. Even with advanced technologies, many researchers actually report service has declined rather than improved. Those businesses that demonstrate they value their customers distinguish themselves […]
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