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Making communication easier with this one thing
611. That’s all it said. And that number guaranteed privacy. And that the message would be read shortly by one of the most powerful men in the world.
Our world is crammed with distractions.
Shiny things that get our attention.
39 tabs open on a laptop.
Public speaking and using your words well
I’ve music on in the background and I’m thinking “There’s something odd going on here. Something strange.”
I listened.
And then I heard it…
A rule from rugby to improve meetings?
A rule from rugby that could improve meetings…? Sounds a bit mad? Maybe not!
The Six Nations Rugby Championship is on right now and so lots of fit men are running after a ball to cheering crowds.
What marketing teaches us about public speaking
The world’s worst marketing you’ve never seen.
Yet…
Communication lessons from Iceland
Lessons from life in an igloo, chatty horses and dealing with emergencies.
Good communication skills are about being able to go up and down the gears smoothly.
To know the bonding effects of words, and to know when too many words can be dangerous.
Actions speak louder than words, or how not to spook someone
A tale of terrifying your waitress, what food tastes like in heaven and managing our energy.
Rhapsody.
Sublime.
Taste-tacular (it’s a word. I’ve just made it up).
Picture, if you will, the following…
How to manage nerves at that important meeting
Important meeting coming up? Nervous? Mouth dry? Wanting to show engagement and value but not comfortable speaking a lot?
Try these 3 techniques.
Lead like Chris Martin
Do you have a headful of dreams but leadership causes you some trouble? Do you need something to help fix you? Something that's magic? Look no further, you'll be on the up and up before you know it with these leadership lessons from Chris Martin.
I saw Coldplay last weekend. It was a recording of their concert from the night before in Buenos Aires shown in the cinema. What was it like? Well, it ticked a few boxes.
Deepening connections with others
When we think of communication we often think of talking. However, rather than using our words to tell, we can use them to ask questions that deepen our connections to others and get them talking.
How well do you know your team and your colleagues? Is it all business business business or do you know them personally?
How roleplaying develops empathy
Don’t dismiss or underestimate roleplaying in learning new communication skills.
There’s real power in ‘being’ someone else - even for 5 minutes.