"Ever had someone ask you a question… only to hijack the answer?" That’s boomerasking — when curiosity is just camouflage for self-promotion. Last evening, an ex-colleague called me out of the blue. We hadn’t spoken in 5 years, so I was pleasantly surprised. He asked, “What’s your son doing? How is he settling in the … Continue reading Boomerasking
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BUT Vs AND
Words are powerful; tiny shifts in our language can lead to big impact. Before reading on, pause for a moment and reflect – which word do you use more often: BUT or AND? Say you are in a meeting, and you share a new idea. Your manager responds, "that's a great idea, but we don't … Continue reading BUT Vs AND
Neuroscience of Connection: How to become a super communicator?
Last week I ran a poll on communication and who we generally tend to connect more with. The poll results were interesting: 50% felt that they would connect more with someone who takes charge to align thoughts / ideas 50% felt that they would connect more with someone who asks questions At the foundation of … Continue reading Neuroscience of Connection: How to become a super communicator?
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