Are you a leader? If you are reading this post, you are inevitably a leader. In a multitude of ways and with a multitude of various...

Is it possible for the United States of America to be united again? What will unite us? One year ago I proposed the idea that better...

The saying, “don’t miss the forest for the trees,” encourages us to not get bogged down in the details of a situation and lose sight of...

Theodore Roosevelt wisely said, “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” When I taught nutrition communication...

This is the growing season where I live. In our yard we are growing several new patches of grass, dozens of flowers and bushes, and six...

When you are looking for a new recipe to try, what catches your attention first – the directions, or the photo of the finished product?...

What does it take to be an effective leader? Well… it depends. There is no one formula or sequence of steps to follow but rather a skill...

An internet search for “leadership styles” will generate numerous lists naming and describing different styles. The various styles differ...

What does leadership mean to you? The dictionary defines leadership as “the act of leading others.” Do you aspire to be a leader? What...

“I can’t wait until everything returns to normal.” Raise your hand if you’ve heard that sentiment. Or, said it. Or, thought it. What is...

The mere thought of evaluation can be fear-producing. Memories of bad test scores, nerve-wracking performance appraisals, negative...

When delivering communication in a crisis, what does your audience need first… an accounting of the facts, or, an expression of empathy...

Crises are events and situations that turn our lives upside down. They include natural disasters, health scares, economic upheavals,...

The term “influencer” refers to someone, generally via social media, with a large following and able to successfully exert influence over...

Miss Information – AKA not making sure what you said is what you meant to say… Like the wife who asks her husband, “Can you pick up a...

When describing your communication skills, which adjective would you prefer: Average? Mediocre? Adequate? Or Awesome? It’s time for...

Does the Q&A portion of a presentation fill you with dread? It doesn’t have to. This tip series provides 5 tips for mastering the Q&A.

My #1 son has a favorite saying he uses when others want to back out of an adventure due to rain, snow, fog, or freezing cold: “There’s...

Can you recall your last heart-to-heart conversation? In today’s world of instant messaging, texting, email, and social media, have we...

In keeping with our month-long focus on building our relational communication skills, we are revisiting a skill that is becoming more and...