How can you make a workplace less distracting? Use your five senses. Yes, the ones we learned about in elementary school Sight. Sound. Touch. Smell. Taste. Recently, I shared how you can leverage these five senses to create the optimal atmosphere for meetings or negotiations on the Negotiate Anything Podcast with Kwame Christian Esq., M.A. You … Continue reading “Why reducing workplace distractions includes using your five senses”
Show someone you care by giving them your FULL attention
Can I get your full attention? When someone asks this, they’re really asking you to stop multitasking on them. After all, if you truly cared about them or what they’re saying, you wouldn’t ignore them. Right? Sadly, multitasking—or switchtasking—on another human is far too common these days. Have you ever had someone stare at their … Continue reading “Show someone you care by giving them your FULL attention”
A simple email increases the odds of getting a response
“Why didn’t they respond to my email??” Waiting on an email response can be frustrating. Sometimes, you don’t get a response at all! You then spend time writing another email or trying other ways to reach out. This wastes time and energy for everyone involved. Try simplifying your email. It will give you a higher … Continue reading “A simple email increases the odds of getting a response”
How to handle difficult conversations by leading with empathy
Stressed over a conversation you KNOW is going to be difficult? Maybe it’s with a person you’ve always butted heads with, no matter what you say or do? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. My fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Kwame Christian Esq., M.A., is an expert in having difficult conversations in a productive way. I reached out … Continue reading “How to handle difficult conversations by leading with empathy”
The Myth of Multitasking Exercise – Updated
Think you’re the world’s best multitasker? Know someone who thinks they can do many things at once? Here’s your chance to put your skills to this test! In this video, I walk you through the all-new version of my myth of multitasking exercise. Complete the exercise. Share your result below. Then invite at least two people … Continue reading “The Myth of Multitasking Exercise – Updated”
