The Power of Storytelling -- How to Use It in the Business World

Every company and business has great stories. We need to hear them, tell them and internalize them. The biggest challenges, however, are convincing others of the power of storytelling and the impact it can have in the business world. How can we do this?

Save Face, Time, and Money on Your Next IT Project

Well-managed communication can increase the rates of success on your IT projects by improving relations between you and your customers and decreasing the odds of hasty last-minute enhancements. This will save face, time, and money.

Office Politics: Survival of the Savvy

Tales of political sabotage, power plays and turf wars are part of any organization’s history. Nonetheless, political competence is the one skill everyone wishes to have more of—but no one admits to it....

People Skills - The Enlightened Monkey

This article talks about people skills in the workplace. It explains how to maintain good relationhips that professional in nature.

Communication is Needed at Each and Every Level

Communication means exchange of information and ideas. It acts as the nervous system of any business organization, which means transmitting data from one organisation to another, one person to another or a combination of both. It is a two-way process.

She Said/She Said: The Real Way Women Communicate With Each Other

We all know that there is a distinct difference between the way men and women communicate in business. But what about woman to woman communication? Who talks about the way women deal with each other in their communications? It’s not all that pretty and proper like some would have you believe.

Attitude In The Workplace: How Your Work Attitude Can Define You

Your attitude in the workplace can be one of the most - if not the most - telling aspect of how others in the company look at you and feel about you as a coworker. Like many things in life, a first impression

Is Telecommuting Right For You?

Could you be doing you job from the comfort of your own home? Find out now.

Practice Makes Perfect: Changing Your Communication Habits One Step At a Time

The concept of practice applies to any skill that you want to cultivate. If you take up a new musical instrument, you will need to practice a while before you're ready to give your first concert. In Aikido, the martial art I study and teach, we get on the mat many times each week to practice and perfect our technique.

Your Cell Phone Number: Do Your Clients Really Need It?

Almost everybody today owns a cell phone. However, just because you have one, does it mean you should give the number out to your client? It may seem like a great idea on the surface, but there are five questions you should ask yourself before you go through with it.

Difficult Workplace Conversations: 5 Strategies for Encouraging a Colleague to Talk

What do you do if you want to have a difficult conversation about an important workplace matter but the other person doesn’t? Don't try to cajole or order them into a conversation they don't want. This article suggests several proven strategies to try instead.

Tips on How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. When you throw a group of people together, in close quarters, differences are bound to surface. Here are some tips on how to handle conflict in the workplace.

Those Difficult Conversations at Work: How to Psyche Yourself Up

What do you do when a colleague is making false accusations, talking about you behind your back, micromanaging, and/or making you look bad? If you really want to talk with her/him about it and salvage the relationship at the same time, consider these key points in preparing for the conversation.

When You're Afraid to Talk to Your Boss

Learning to communicate effectively at work is a common challenge. It gets easier when you recognize how your own history may be creating the mis-perceptions that are blocking your success.

Gossip Can Bite

Did you ever work in a large company, doctor's office, hospital or anywhere there are more than two employees? Did you find out the hard way that when a tongue starts wagging at co-workers your professional life will somehow suffer? Did you ever ask yourself how did this happen? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, read on.