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3 Hacks to Increase Influence Online

3 Hacks to Increase Influence Online

Photo by Ryan McGuire How we say things online can impact how much we influence commitment in others offline. Communication is tricky business. It’s hard enough to ask for what you want in person, but when you add in the complications from the varied ways we...
Dilution Ad Nauseam: Stop being Wishy-Washy

Dilution Ad Nauseam: Stop being Wishy-Washy

Photo by Ryan McGuire There are some words that can dilute a message. Let’s call these wishy-washy words because they weaken vocal emphasis. These phrases and words are: • I think…• I feel…• I believe…• If…• I want you to…• We need to… For example, take these two...
Small Talk, Big Results

Small Talk, Big Results

Two hacks to improve communication at work or at home Just waiting for a bus, or a perfect chance to practice better communication? (photo c/o gratisography) Small talk can have a big impact on a career, a relationship and/or a childhood. A better question can...
Presentation Feedback That Isn’t

Presentation Feedback That Isn’t

Photo by Marcos Luiz Photograph on Unsplash It happens a lot. I watch someone, often a woman, absolutely nail a presentation by doing something a bit different from the norm, something that really works for her. Immediately afterward, the speaker is besieged by people...