Why is feedback to employees important? Employees want both positive and constructive feedback. They wish to know: What are their strengths? Where can they improve? Where do they stand in the organization Importance of Giving Employee Feedback Check out the infographic below from OfficeVibe for data showing the importance of giving employees timely, specific and helpful feedback ...
To disagree with your boss is not a bad thing. But, like with most sensitive communication you have to consider the when, how and where. If your goal is to benefit your company, then with careful planning, you can present alternatives to your manager. Your plans will minimize the chances of you coming across as attacking ...
Improving writing skills is an important goal for entrepreneurs and professionals. And, unfortunately, we often overlook that writing is an important function in the business world. Since September 24 is National Punctuation Day, let's look at how writing can make us better entrepreneurs and professionals. Anna Johansson at Inc.com in “7 Reasons All Entrepreneurs Should Strive ...
When you speak confidently, you position yourself as trustworthy and credible. We spend time in gaining experience and learning new skills. We then deflate these efforts with careless speech. How? When we use expressions that make us and our message appear unreliable, untrustworthy, and unprofessional. Phrases to Avoid to Speak More Confidently Kristin Piombino at PRDaily.com in ...
Although conversation starters are steep hurdles for most of us, mastering them is a valuable communication skill to use in business and social settings. Proficiency will help you break the awkward silence when you first meet someone for the first time. Kasturi Roy at LifeHack.org in “10 Ways Smart People Start Conversations With Anyone” gives you ...
A typical habit that most of us develop over our careers is relying on crutch words in our communications. What are crutch words? The superfluous words that pad our sentences without adding extra meaning are crutch words. The word “interesting” is an excellent example. This article outlines the impact that "interesting" had on the author. Stop Using the Word Interesting ...
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