Out of Office, Not Mind

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 4, 2023 4:20:43 PM
Sometimes, as much as we love our jobs, and as much as we try to be fully present in the moment when we’re at work, we have to leave the office.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Four Ways to Become a Super Connector

Posted by Dawn Ealy on Sep 27, 2023 8:55:23 AM
These are four tips that helped me hone my ability to form authentic human connections through networking. They might just help you too. 
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

In Communicado

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 20, 2023 2:18:31 PM
Everyone has different circumstances, but here’s a few things that have worked for us to help coworkers stay in-communicado, not incommunicado. 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Feedback Loop

Posted by Faye Howard on Sep 14, 2023 10:50:41 AM
One of the best ways to improve is through feedback. At Your Clear Next Step, we teach that we should consider all feedback a gift!
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration

Meeting in the Middle

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 7, 2023 9:07:40 AM
The key is to know when to have meetings. One solution might be to find out what kind of meetings you want to have. 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Meeting Management & Facilitation

Pick Up the Phone

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 30, 2023 5:05:07 PM
There are some moments where picking up the phone can have its benefits, and that’s not just limited to genuine phone calls. Let’s follow a few examples. 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

There's No Coat Rack for Emotions

Posted by Faye Howard on Aug 23, 2023 12:45:47 PM
There’s no coat rack for emotions at the door, so let’s look at three common barriers that prevent people from being comfortable sharing them.
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Topics: Communication & Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence

Admit One!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 17, 2023 8:36:42 AM
Heading to the fair is like executing a new project at work, a trip to any major event takes advanced planning and more than a little thought.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Project Management & Business Analysis, Leadership & Influence

Recognizing Regina

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 10, 2023 2:17:45 PM
Making authentic human connection and showing those around us that we appreciate them can help employees feel at least three times as connected to their peers and the culture at work, and upwards of 30% will stay at an organization for five or more years.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

The Importance of DISC

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 3, 2023 9:26:55 AM
Communication is critical. Done properly, it is one of the most important skills a person can have. But not everyone communicates the same way.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration