Asking the right question at the right time can change everything. You’re under a deluge of requests. Requests for your time, your money, and your attention. Many of these requests align with your values and goals. Fantastic. Say yes to those. Otherwise, ask yourself: What will happen if I say no? If you truly want to work on the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason, and in your own way – you’ll have to say NO to...
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How will you know when you get what you want?
Clarity and growth come with taking action, not just thinking. These questions are intended to inspire action with purpose. Gain clarity with this powerful question: ‘You can’t get what you want unless you know what you want.’ I don’t remember who said this to me in my early career, but it stuck. Not only does it help clarify the goal before getting started, it also helps to make course corrections along the way and when it’s finally achieved. Without this clarity...
Continue reading...The secret to successfully changing your conversation impact.
I’ve found a lot of great advice on how to improve communicate skills. One of my favorite: Make your point and then shut up. I don’t remember the source, but it’s one of the many brilliant examples of how small shifts can change your conversation impact. This article is the last of a four part series on how to go about changing your conversation impact. Ready to change? All the work you’ve done until now is the foundation for increasing your...
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