Articles tagged with Communication skills
BackThe Perception Gap
In just about every situation – some of them hugely important to our success and happiness – we are judged by how we come across to people. The way people see us is what, for them, defines who we are: rightly or wrongly, perception is reality. But the scary fact is that the way we see ourselves and …
Read moreTake Control of the Impact you Make on Digital Communication Platforms
The Covid pandemic has seen a massive increase in the use of Zoom, MS Teams and other virtual communication platforms. Many people have found talking via a screen to be an uncomfortable and difficult experience, and that the quality of the communication is somehow lacking. Why is this the case? …
Read moreWhy People See Us The Way They Do
Einstein famously said “Reality is an illusion.” And, like it or not, the illusion people have of us is who we really are - at least for them. Perception is reality. So what can we do to ensure that this perception is in line with our reality? That the way we see ourselves is how we are actually …
Read moreHit The Back of The Net Every Time You Make a Presentation (Or Take a Penalty)
There’s a large and growing band of sports personalities who are looked to by business people for their opinions on leadership, motivation, peak performance and so on. There is doubtless value in the cross-over. But I wonder if sometimes business might learn as much from the world of theatre as it …
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