Tag Archives: communication

10 Tips to Making Meaningful Conversations

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Erin Falconer

A conversation is not a business meeting at work or with your family. It is a personal or informal talk that takes place in the cafeteria, while in a car on the way to a client presentation or walking on the street on your way to work.

It can make or break a relationship. It can make a career successful. It can make new friends. It can just brighten up another person’s life. It can change the world!

If you value time, aim at productivity and contribution, you would want to maximize your conversation to end up being a meaningful.

Here are 10 ways to make a conversation bring impact to you and others. Continue reading →

Unleashing Power within Introverts: 5 Practical Steps to Thrive in an Extrovert World

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Erin Falconer

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

One-third of the populations in this world are introverts. Are you one of them?
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15 Things to Say (and NOT say) to a Grieving Person

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Erin Falconer

You know that mildly panicked feeling you get when you found out your friend’s mother just died and you really don’t know what to say?

I’m going to help you relax with this list of 20 things people say that are well-intended but not so good as well as something better to say.

Breathe. It will be okay. Continue reading →

How To Speak And Be Heard By Everyone

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Erin Falconer

If you want your message heard you must speak the language of who your audience is. If it is one person, find the clues to how they hear, or interpret information. If it is many, include all modalities when sharing your message. Even if your message is telling a joke.
Oftentimes we want to discard someone because they are dry or boring. Or perhaps too overdramatic. More often than not, they just speak a different language. When we realize this, we become relatable to everyone. Continue reading →

6 Tips For Writing Better Emails

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Erin Falconer

It’s easy to assume that we know how to use email effectively: it’s been around for long enough. But if you find yourself struggling to communicate effectively by email, these six tips should help: Continue reading →

Day 29: How To Stop Focusing On People & Focus On Issues (It’s Easy If You Do This)

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Erin Falconer

Bad communication styles are the root of most problems. Closing the gap on what people said is the first step to transforming a bad situation into a positive one. See each problem as an opportunity to improve and transform; your business, your relationship…your life! Continue reading →