What is the importance of social skills in business? Strong social skills are the difference between a good business person and a great one. Yet in business, the importance of social skills are often overlooked and neglected.
Continue reading... February 12, 2016
4 Business Writing Mistakes Global Leaders Should Avoid
Why is it important to avoid business writing mistakes in your emails and written communication? Leaders must communicate well. While it is well known that verbal communication is important for leadership, you should not underestimate how just as important your written communication is.
Continue reading... January 15, 2016
41 Habits to Excel at Global Leadership
How do you become a global leader? Skills in global leadership are paramount to success in today’s business world.
Continue reading... December 2, 2015
How to Improve Your Leadership Presence
Do you want to improve your leadership presence? Do you want to infuse more confidence, power and authority into your business interactions? The reality is, nobody is born a leader. Leadership is something you must learn and develop, one skill at a time.
Continue reading... November 4, 2015
Professional Branding: Build the First Impression You Want on LinkedIn
What is LinkedIn personal branding and how can you get it? LinkedIn is a powerful tool to build your personal brand. It’s not only where hiring managers go to find information about potential job candidates or where clients go to source information about service providers, it’s where business people will form a first impression about […]
Continue reading... September 30, 2015
Netiquette: The Art of Social Media for Your Business
Why is netiquette important? Prior to social media, potential clients would often make buying decisions based on recommendations from family and friends. As long as your business generated positive word of mouth, new clients would arrive with enthusiasm and approval.
Continue reading... August 23, 2015
Conversation Skills Part 3: Tell an Interesting Story
Have you ever been stuck for conversation topics? A great fix to that dilemma is to tell stories in conversation.
Continue reading... August 16, 2015
Conversation Skills Part 2: Comment on The Event
How to start a conversation at a networking event. Last week I shared with you Part 1 of this blog post and video series. Click here to watch the video, “Conversation Skills Part 1: Comment on Your Surroundings”. In business, conversation skills are crucial. You need them to connect, engage, and move the business connection […]
Continue reading... August 9, 2015
Conversation Skills Part 1: Comment on Your Surroundings
In this video, I share conversation and networking tips for young professionals. Have you ever met somebody for the first time and experienced that awkward silence that looms in the air?
Continue reading... July 6, 2015
Lesson #5: Don’t Be Offended By Different Styles of Communication in International Business
Are you aware of the differences when communicating in France? How about other countries? This week I’m sharing with you the fifth and final lesson in flexibility I’ve learned on my international travels and it’s all about not being offended by different communication styles.
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