Give me an S!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Mar 25, 2021 2:51:43 PM
Giving feedback is tough. Even praise. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do it. Here's a coaching model to help give the gift of feedback in the moment.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Why Was This An Hour?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 11, 2021 9:28:59 PM
There is no reason to schedule a 60 minute meeting for every topic under the sun. Some meetings can be absolutely effective in 15 minutes or less.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Can I Get A Break?

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Feb 5, 2021 8:02:39 AM
I want to shift the focus a little to breathing space, white space and space-in-time, if you will. There are 3 ways we can focus on space in our meetings. 
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Oh No! Not Another Zoom Meeting!

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 28, 2021 10:48:58 PM
In this strange era we find ourselves in, 3 things that have always been important are more important than ever when it comes to meetings.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Meeting Management & Facilitation

Communication Mismatch

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 21, 2021 12:15:47 PM
Something as minor, simple, innocuous as a difference in communication styles could erode the entire team’s health. Don't let that happen with these steps.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Supporting New Leaders

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 15, 2021 12:04:16 AM
Here are three simple tips to avoid promoting good doers to people leaders without guidance. Hopefully one will resonate, if not all! 
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Good Moods

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Jan 6, 2021 12:04:03 PM
If bad moods are socially contagious, aren't good moods? In our current world, good moods and smiles are the kind of thing we should all want to spread.  
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Topics: Faith, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Doing What is Right

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Dec 22, 2020 9:27:10 AM
It’s easy to do what’s easy, rather than what's right. We get it. We’re human too. Here are 3 quick tips to help you do what's right, not just what's easy
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Dealing With Difficult

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Dec 15, 2020 8:38:03 AM
When dysfunctional behaviors rear their ugly heads at work, keeping these three things in mind as our first line of defense can be useful.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

The Mobsters Who Will Rob Your Meeting

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Dec 8, 2020 8:58:55 AM
You've probably met these characters at a meeting...the one who stays silent, is loud, can't decide, or is snarky. Here's how to handle all of those people
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Meeting Management & Facilitation