by Sharí | Jul 30, 2013 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy
3 Ways to Leverage Chit Chat As a woman from the midwest, I consider myself a straight-shooter. I value honesty and candor. If you have bad news, pull the band-aid off quickly. If you need something from me, cut to the chase. Direct conversation is a direct line to...
by Sharí | Jun 6, 2013 | Blog
People Watching for Fun and Profits Consciousness needs something to contemplate. When the mind wanders, it must land somewhere. The mind cannot be aimless for long. In our era of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, our default distraction is inevitably the...
by Sharí | Mar 13, 2013 | Communication Skills, Influence, & Message Strategy
Effective Communication Filters – Neither Good nor Bad “Well how do you know if you’re doing it right?!” said a frustrated 30 year old man in my audience. He was irritated by my most often used response. The group was asking me questions...