In the business world, you often hear how important it is to be a "good communicator," but what does that actually mean? I challenge that concept entirely. Communication is not about being good or bad ...

I often think of this line adapted from Andy Rooney: “You can’t be a good communicator without being a good thinker.” A Harris poll of 251 business leaders estimated their teams lose nearly an entire ...

“Effective communication” is a concept that’s frequently emphasized in the corporate world, with many leaders extolling its virtues and importance. Unfortunately, however, I’ve observed that some ...

Anyone can learn to communicate more effectively—and it can have a profound impact on your quality of life and career trajectory. We all know someone who is a great conversationalist. They start to ...

In a recent Author Spotlight, ERM Program Director Sim Segal shared actionable strategies from his book, Communication Skills ...

I’ve been told repeatedly to tell a story when I’m presenting, but I don’t get it. I promise it isn’t for lack of trying. During a recent presentation, I started off with a story about a time when my ...

I woke up Sunday morning to an email chain that took three cups of coffee to read. I lost another hour writing a response and debating whether to send it. The rest of the day is a blur of ...

Effective communication is an essential building block for success. From interacting with your boss to coordinating with your team, you need to know how to clearly communicate and avoid costly ...

In the last blog, we began to talk about communication skills. Communication is one of the basic elements in resilience. Effective communication is one of the keys to building resilience and ...

I was not a good communicator for most of my life. But we need to communicate well to influence and persuade others effectively. People told me I needed to stop mumbling and listen better. Being an ...