Ask Revela, CommunicationApril 4, 2018#askrevela, communicating upward, communication, upward communicationComment

This Simple Solution Can Increase Retention

Communication, Company Culture, Retaining EmployeesFebruary 27, 2018employee surveys, increase retention, reduce turnover, retaining employeesComment

EQ: Necessary Emotions for a Leader

Communication, LeadershipDecember 14, 2017EI, emotional intelligence, emotional leaders, EQ, leadership EQ, understanding emotionComment

Conflict: Moving from Cowardice to Confidence

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Experiencing conflict is a part of everyday life. A common response is avoidance. Most people say they just don’t like confrontation. It makes them uncomfortable, and some even become physically ill at the thought of discussing a challenging issue face-to-face. How then can you become more productive with conflict while still keeping your emotions in check?

Communication, LeadershipAugust 9, 2017conflict, conflict management, confrontation, dealing with conflictComment

Noise Pollution

CommunicationJune 28, 2017cell phone courtesy, cell phone dos and don'ts, cell phone etiquette, national cell phone courtesy monthComment

Changing Office Politics as We Know It

Change, Communication, Company Culture, Retaining EmployeesApril 26, 2017company culture, culture, drama, Office politicsComment

Business Could Be Better...

Communication, LeadershipFebruary 27, 2017Blaming Others, communication, Jim Collins, leadership, Perspectives of Others, Seeking to UnderstandComment

Building Relationships

Communication, Company Culture, TrustJanuary 31, 2017building relationships, communication, making time, spending time together Comment

What's your Trademark?™

Communication, SalesOctober 25, 2016communication, customer interactions, customer service, sales, tips for customer serviceComment

Drama Carriers: Do you know one?

Communication, Company CultureJune 21, 2016communication, culture, drama, leading teams, team cultureComment

10 Ways to Give Awful Feedback

10 Ways to---, Communication, LeadershipMay 18, 201610 ways to, giving feedbackComment

Whose business is customer service?

Communication, Company CultureMarch 29, 2016customer service, external, internal Comment

10 Ways to Become a Horrible Communicator

10 Ways to---, CommunicationMarch 2, 201610 ways to, business communication, communication, communication skills, communicator, effective communication in the workplace, what not to do Comments

Why are you ignoring me?

Communication, LeadershipSeptember 22, 2015communicate, communication, communication skills, communication tips, company culture, corporate culture, effective communication in the workplace, effective communication skills, effects of corporate culture on managers and employees, how to communicate, improve communication skills, opinions Comment

The Business of Listening

CommunicationAugust 19, 2015communicate, communication, communication skills, communication tips, effective communication in the workplace, effective communication skills, how to communicate, improve communication skills, listen, listening, listening skills Comments

Conflict is a part of life...

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Experiencing conflict is a part of everyday life. It happens at work between co-workers; it happens at home between family members, and it happens in social settings between friends. Many people have a negative definition in mind when it comes to the word, and they certainly don’t want to deal with it. But, did you know that some types of conflict can actually be beneficial? Healthy conflict can lead to better relationships, increased confidence, greater respect from others, career development, and harmony within your office or home

What's your problem?

Communication, LeadershipJuly 22, 2015Assume Positive Intent, business communication, communicating upward, communication skills, empower, intent, intention, power of intentionComment

Meetings that Go Nowhere

Communication, Time ManagementJune 12, 2015meetings, time, time and work, time management, time management strategiesComment

What the Heck?!

Let’s face it - on a daily basis, someone will do something you don’t like. Here's your moment of truth. Whether it’s cutting you off in traffic, not replying to an email within your timeframe, or not following a specific process…it will happen. And when it does, what’s your first thought?

I know…It depends. I hate that response, though it may be true. Let’s talk about when someone cuts you off in traffic. Do you yell at the person? Shake your fist? Or something more drastic? Do you ever think, “What the heck?! Learn how to drive!”Now let me ask you a different question: Have you ever cut someone off in traffic?

Crucial Conversations

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What is it about some people that make them so great at leading people? Is it their conversational style? Is it their personality? Or is it a person’s ability to approach crucial conversations in a way that is respectful and effective? Having the right approach might sound simple…The truth is that simple doesn’t always mean easy.