Unlocking Leadership Through Communication: Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Approach
When I work with leadership teams doing professional development in communication, I often get asked, “Why do I have to change how I communicate?” I think that question really means something like, “I have been successful this far in my career. If it ain’t broke, why fix it?” Regardless of your step on the organization’s […]
Public Speaking for Engineering Success
Image by wavebreakmedia_micro on Freepik “Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” ~ Maya Angelou I’m excited to share insights on communication and public speaking tailored specifically for engineers. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer and a Distinguished Toastmaster with experience as […]
5 Strategies for Engineers to Enhance Their Communication Skills
Image by partystock on Freepik “Great communication begins with a connection.” ~ Oprah Winfrey As engineers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Whether we are working with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, it is important that we are able to clearly and concisely convey […]
Breaking Through Common Communication Barriers
Image by kroshka__nastya on Freepik This article highlights three common communication barriers that might be holding you back. Learn what you can do to break through these barriers and form newfound connections through improved communication! 1. “I’m Afraid to Speak Up” The work environment can be intimidating, rampant with older, more experienced folks who […]
Great Managers Communicate Differently With Different People by Doing This
Image by katemangostar on Freepik “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” ~ Tony Robbins I pulled the quote above because I am reading a book entitled “Principles: Life and Work” by […]
Communicating Process Is a Powerful Differentiator
I wonder where Sue is in completing that draft? Does Frank know his quality check is due this afternoon? Does Lynn remember our grant application is due this Friday? If others are having to ask these questions about your responsibilities, you are not communicating process. Communicating process is about letting others know where you are […]
Your Ears Are Your Strongest Resolution and Negotiation Weapons
Most content that centers around communication and conflict resolution has to do with assessing your feelings, your body language, your decision-making process, your attitudes, and your behaviors. Not that these are bad recommendations, but they fall short of what makes the biggest impact when resolving conflict and negotiating. Where most advice falls short is that […]
Three Steps to Make the Most of Your Decisions
When it comes to decision-time, do you go all in, or do you spend time waffling and floundering? Learn what you can do to make the most of any decision you make! 1. Commitment vs. Giving Up Sadly, we sit all too often in a state of doubt, self-defeat, or regret after making a decision. […]
Great Managers Ask Powerful Questions
Join me as we discuss a group of managers whose task was to share information with staff on how a company decision was made. Their conversation had gone around in circles. Then one brave soul spoke up. “Do you think it’s likely that we can develop any sort of communication plan by continuing to pool […]
3 Tips for Selling Yourself So You Can Sell Anything Well
Some people are great at speaking about themselves. They’re the ones that have a story to tell about every situation. They’re comfortable going from one topic to another effortlessly, and they seem to know somebody wherever they go. They’re smooth talkers, and somehow, they seem to have an endless amount of charisma and an extensive network of […]
