Calling All Callers

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Oct 10, 2019 11:30:12 AM
So many of us are reluctant to answer the phone. In fact, some people really dislike talking on the phone. So here are 7 tips for better phone calls
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration

Pull Over and Apologize

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 27, 2019 8:58:07 AM
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to apologize. Unfortunately, we know, this is not a perfect world. So, we offer five tips to help us apologize better.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Making Agile More Approachable

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 17, 2019 9:01:54 AM
Do you want happier teams, better quality deliverables, and more satisfied customers? Then you might want to take some quick tips from Agile...
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Project Management & Business Analysis

Flaws Are Things Other People Have

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM
It's hard to take a step back and look at our own flaws. Here are a few common themes we've found when it comes to things other people do that irritate us.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Appreciation in the Office

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Sep 3, 2019 9:00:00 AM
Appreciation can make you and those you work with feel great about working and build office morale. You can do little things to help everyone feel valued.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Listen With Me

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 22, 2019 12:06:51 PM
It seems we just don't listen the way we used to. Here are four tips for how we can actively and intentionally listen better together.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Demonstrating UPR During Tough Moments

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 20, 2019 8:55:00 AM
It is so easy to look at others in a tough moment and blame or make assumptions. Instead, we need to show everyone Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR).
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Communication Myth-Conceptions

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 13, 2019 9:04:00 AM
Communication is kind of a big deal. Common assumptions can get us into trouble when communicating. Learn what message-muddling myths you should avoid.
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Topics: Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration

Willing & Able

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 8, 2019 2:22:40 PM
Why are so few people willing and able to participate or do the heavy lifting these days? Here are five steps to help us all share the load in our organizations
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Topics: Networking, Sinikka Waugh, Business Skills & Business Acumen, Communication & Collaboration, Leadership & Influence

Stop Dreading Difficult Conversations

Posted by Sinikka Waugh on Aug 5, 2019 11:03:00 AM
Not all communication is fun; sometimes because of the person, medium, or conversation. Here are a few things to help prepare for a difficult conversation.
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Topics: YP, Sinikka Waugh, Communication & Collaboration