Business Communications Skills Tip – Words Have Power

Posted on February 18, 2021July 27, 2023 by Carole Lewis

How are your words shaping your world? The words we use impact not only those around us, but our own well-being andability to deal with challenges.The current challenges we face in our daily lives can be spoken about in numerous ways.Describing them as a ‘battle’ a ‘war’ or a ‘disaster’ impacts how we’ll approach anddeal with what we’re facing.Describing the same situation as a ‘challenge’ an ’unc...

Want to Stand Out In Virtual Meetings? 5 Communication Habits That Will Help You Succeed

Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 by Carole Lewis

In today’s climate of frequent virtual meetings it’s as important to be able to communicate well online as it is in person. After all, succeeding in your career is about more than just talents and abilities, it’s about getting noticed for those talents and abilities. And in order to get noticed, you need to communicate and interact with others in a way that makes your talents stand out. Thi...

W.A.I.T. – Why Am I Talking?

Posted on November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 by Carole Lewis

W.A.I.T… Why - Am - I - Talking? I love this acronym! It reminds me to consider what I’m saying and whether its the right thing to say in the moment. These are some of the questions that sit with this: Is what I’m about to say necessary for the situation? Is what I’m about to say kind? Is what I’m about to say helpful for the person I’m speaking to? Am I saying it in a way tha...