Your success as an indie professional is intimately tied to your ability to get your point across. If you’re not having the right impact in your career or business, it’s time to change the conversation. Deciding to make a change to your communication skills is a great step in the right direction. But don’t be too proud of yourself. Making the decision is only the first step. How many times have you made a decision to change only to go...
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Who will be impacted?
When used for good, powerful questioning increases your value as a professional. You want this superpower! Today’s question is especially helpful in widening perspective when faced with decision making. This question is about widening your perspective. Whether it is a decision to start something, stop something, or any other decision – it will have impact beyond just your immediate world. The impact may not appear direct, but it still ripples through the stakeholders of your life. The more important the decision,...
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Can I pick your brain? Dictionary Pick someone’s brains (or brain) obtain information by questioning someone who is better informed about a subject than oneself. What’s your first reaction when someone asks ‘can I pick your brain?’ Do you get excited and jump at the chance to share your wisdom with an eager listener who will appreciate you and your knowledge? Or do you cringe at the thought that someone expects you share years of hard work, learning, and experience and...
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