Spoiler alert: there’s a case to be made for both Yes and No.
It may well come down to how you’re using your digital technology and what you define as listening. Continue reading “Is digital technology killing our ability to listen?”
Most human beings have a natural desire and ability to tell stories – right up until the moment they step in to a business environment, it seems.
When we meet with friends and family over coffee or a meal we automatically share stories about things that have happened to us since we last caught up. Yet in business, bland corporate speak can often prevail.
So why this blockage in the office and how can we overcome it to harness the power of storytelling for business?
Continue reading “How to rethink 3 concerns that hold back storytelling for business”
Does the thought of standing on stage telling confessional stories that bare all about yourself seem as scary as hurtling out of control down a mountain on skis?
No problem. Because that’s not really the point of authentic communication.
However, if you are apprehensive about sharing personal stories, this article looks at why treating it like learning to ski may help you get over your initial hesitation. Continue reading “Why authentic communication is like learning to downhill ski”
