Allow me another ‘I Don’t Get It’ rant. This time … I Don’t Get ‘Soft Skills’.
Quickies
Make One-on-Ones Work
Management-staff one-on-one meetings should be a regular component of any organization’s performance management system. They allow for maintaining professional relationships and providing constructive ‘Plus/Delta’ feedback.
My #1 Marketing Tip
In responding to a reporter’s request for my #1 marketing tip that is effective and profitable, I indicated mine is neither new, sexy or high tech. It’s old and simple, yet everything old is new again and simple is always good:
Another ‘Power Point’
Looks like my new Workplace Writing ‘Power Points’ feature is generating some nice buzz.
More Workplace Writing Power Points
Several months ago, we launched a new feature of brief Workplace Writing ‘Power Points’. Going forward, we’ll share more of these simple tips to help your writing pass the ‘7-C Test’ and become more Clear, Conversational, Concise, Consistent, Credible, Compelling & Correct.
Enhancing Small Talk
When you’re attending a business, professional group or networking event, talk should never be small! You’re there to meet people who can help you or who you can help, so just say ‘NO’ to Small Talk!
How to give your boss feedback
You give your boss feedback in the same way and for the same reasons as he or she should be giving you feedback – to reinforce improvements and enhance performance.
Hindle Gets Presentations
Last month’s BookShelf entry author, Tom Hindle, offered a simple and fast refresher of 101 tips for creating and delivering presentations. He really gets it, as this sampling indicates:
Another Workplace Writing ‘Power Pointer’
Based on reader reaction and input, looks like this new section is a hit and you want more of it. Remembering that your effective workplace writing should pass the ‘7-C Test’ – is is Clear, Conversational, Concise, Consistent, Credible, Compelling and Correct, here’s a Power Pointer for ‘Conversational’.
Smile Through the Pain
One simple way to deal with Presentation Anxiety is to Smile Through the Pain. My good friend Jim Smith, the Executive Happiness Coach here in Cleveland knows a lot about how smiles can impact your happiness. And his current blog discusses the Power of Smiles – https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/suite.