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make yourself available
August 2, 2023 | ,

Deliberately make yourself available to your staff

I’ve blogged previously about the importance of being present in your conversations with your employees, but today I want to come at this same subject from a more macro-perspective.  Today’s message: be seen, show your face, in other words, make

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June 28, 2021 | ,

Seven ways to have better conversations at work

The ability to have better conversations will serve you well in any workplace environment or organization. By confidently engaging your co-workers, your boss, and even the most senior people you work with, you will be able to build better and

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being present
August 4, 2016 |

“Being present” (or not) sends a powerful message to those around you

Are you “present” in your conversations with others?  I asked this question back in December 2009 after an unpleasant experience with a professional colleague.  If the mail I get on this subject is any indication, this apparently continues to be

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March 17, 2014 |

Sometimes it is better to enjoy the moment (rather than trying to understand why)

Last November I was in Manama, Bahrain and since it was my first visit to the country, I made it a point to save a couple of days to “play tourist”. One of the many remarkable places I visited was

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December 14, 2009 |

Are you “present” in your conversations with others?

When a staff member of co-worker comes to talk to you, do you get easily distracted by other pressing issues or the people around you? How does that make the other person feel?

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