Category: Leadership & Management

At Improving Communications, we know that in today’s climate, you are transitioning a significant portion of your workforce to a virtual environment. Working remotely has become reality for so many people, for your employees.

Being able to communicate with people, and engaging in conversation is important in all walks of life. No matter the situation, having a likable, friendly presence will work in your favor. But sometimes, entering an interview, a new social setting, or a business meeting can be overwhelming or uncomfortable. But despite that, you can still … Read On >

Have a meeting coming up with another person or a handful of people? Here are four public speaking tips to bring to the table.

When managers enter into leadership roles, they want to show strength. A trait that can be overlooked by strong leaders is vulnerability.

Evaluating staff is crucial for setting standards and improving the organization. When a performance evaluation is carried out properly, those involved see justice served when a superstar is recognized, and the underperformer corrected.

Phone interviews can be a great method to get knowledge about a candidate before making a decision to get them in for an interview in person.

As a rock musician, I don’t read music. I play by intuition. That is, I listen and react. That’s why I play better when I listen.

Feedback helps speakers understand what strengths they have and any areas of improvement needed. One of the best ways to grow your presentation skills is doing dry runs of your speech or workshop in front of an audience of colleagues. So when it’s your turn to observe, the act of giving feedback might feel awkward … Read On >

Strong leaders are understanding but assertive, patient while being persistent, and open-minded enough to accept new ideas while focused enough to accomplish finite goals. Strong leaders are compelling, humble, problem solvers with great listening skills. One trait that might be overlooked as a leadership quality is the skill to tell a story. Strong leaders are … Read On >