Five networking missteps to avoid
If you want to network well, you need to work at it. Here are five things that might be killing your chances and what to do instead....
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What’s in a name? Why companies decide to rebrand
Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter as X has been widely mocked yet there are many valid reasons for companies to change their name, argues Goutam Challagalla....
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The ins and outs of good breathing and better communication
Vocal leadership consultant Robin De Haas explains to Albrecht Enders how executives can achieve greater influence and avoid miscommunication by learning to coordinate the muscles involved in breathing and creating sounds....
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How do you get a quality answer? Now, that’s a good question
8 February 2023 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, James Lawley , Paul Tosey in Communication • 8 min read
Leaders will get far more useful responses if they learn the art of asking ‘clean’ questions. Heather Cairns-Lee, James Lawley and Paul Tosey explain how to do it. ...
Exercises to help you find your courage
10 January 2023 in Communication • 3 min read
It often takes a lot of effort to do seemingly small things. These exercises can help leaders develop courage in themselves and their teams....
Avoid these traps some CEOs fall into during tough times
6 December 2022 • by Howard H. Yu in Communication • 2 min read
Don't let the pressure of volatile markets push you into one of these possible leadership traps. Instead, focus on the future....
How to communicate with your adversaries
13 September 2022 • by George Kohlrieser in Communication • 3 min read
To take your leadership skills to the next level, try improving your communication skills, especially with competitors....
An exercise to get your team to open up
30 August 2022 • by Ben Bryant in Communication • 3 min read
When your team members are stressed or hit some roadblocks, the tension starts to be palpable. Sometimes, as a leader, it may not even be clear what has happened to cause the...
As M&A failure soars, here’s how to walk away from a deal unscathed
The global dealmaking boom is going into hard reverse as big transactions are shelved, underscoring the need for executives to strengthen negotiation tactics and exit strategies in order to preserve value. ...
Three dilemmas to help you test your negotiating skills
9 August 2022 • by Michael D. Watkins in Communication • 2 min read
Leaders negotiate all the time. Externally, you negotiate with customers, suppliers and potentially allies, regulators and unions. Internally, you negotiate over goals, deadlines and budgets. While there is no single “best way”...
Do you use a good question mix?
2 August 2022 • by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace in Communication • 2 min read
Most leaders know to ask a lot of questions, but they don’t necessarily ask all the right types of questions. It’s important to understand if you are asking questions that will elicit...
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