It’s not a secret that networking is extremely important, especially for small business owners, but it can be a hard skill to master for a number of reasons. Finding the right places to network, keeping others interested in what you have to say, and maintaining the connection after the fact aren’t the easiest feats for… Read More
Tag: business communication
We’ve all been there. Scanning the room with wide-eyes, nervously fidgeting with your shirt sleeve and taking in a room full of professionals donning name tags, unsure of where to even begin. According to a global survey conducted by LinkedIn, 85% of professionals consider networking important to career success, while one-third of professionals still struggle… Read More
One of the most common “easier said than done” scenarios that I’m sure many of us face on a regular, if not daily, basis is that of simple communication. It’s almost funny to think how often it happens that we find ourselves in a situation where we have a clear message in mind, and when… Read More
Listening or Hearing
Many people would describe listening and hearing as synonymous. Merriam Webster defines hearing as “the process, function or power of perceiving sound.” They also define listening as “the ability to hear something with thoughtful attention.” Out of these two definitions, there is a winner when it comes to a business setting. Listening is the better… Read More