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For many years, revealing emotions in professional settings has been frowned upon. When emotions and intellect are used cooperatively together, we have a tool that is one of the most important [...]

People often complain that they are over-saturated with information. There are too many emails in their inbox, too many slides in a presentation and too much technical jargon in their journals. [...]

Workplace communication, in fact any communication skill was once considered to be a ‘soft’ skill. How and why this ever happened we have absolutely no idea; but any business in [...]

Listening is one of the most valuable communication tools you have, so it is necessary to do it well. Learning how to become a better listener may be the most important piece of self-development [...]

As business becomes increasingly global it is essential for all professionals to be aware of the issues that can develop as a result of cross cultural exchanges. The chances are that, even if [...]

Business today Every year the pressure on businesses grows, there are so many areas which can impact on the profitability and sustainability of a company. Financial pressures from global economic [...]

In business it pays to be getting the most from your resources, time and knowledge. Working more efficiently, with clearer communication and a less wasteful use of your business’ resources may be [...]

Words To Inspire and Motivate When giving a presentation, sales pitch or seminar it is important to choose the right words to engage and interest your audience. Many people worry about how they [...]

Be professional Presenting a professional image is important from the very start of any business communication. Most people make a judgment about someone within seconds based on visual clues, [...]

The McKinsey Quarterly identified the top most neglected skill for senior managers this month. That skill? Listening. The report suggested that this can be a major organizational issue, with [...]