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  Communication – Giving & Receiving Directions

  Posted on November 9, 2017 by Carolyn in Better Communication.

  If someone asked you how well you follow directions, what would your answer be? Now, if someone asked you how well you give directions – would your answer be the same? Very often what you mean to say and what is interpreted are two different things. Here are two activities that reinforce the importance of […]

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  Communication – the Art of Listening

  Posted on July 18, 2017 by Carolyn in Better Communication.

  Do you have a friend who’s a good listener? Why do you feel that way about him or her? It’s probably because they listen to understand – not listen to respond. There’s a subtle difference and it’s a great skill to have. Recently, I worked with a small board of directors at their annual retreat. […]

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  Leadership Lessons for Awesome Teams

  Posted on March 3, 2016 by Carolyn in Leadership, Teamwork.

  There’s been a lot written about qualities of great leaders and what makes a great team. As meeting planners we often rotate between being the team leader and being a team member. Here are some leadership lessons I’ve learned to take your team from OK to awesome. Delegate It’s a wonderful concept, but often poorly executed. […]

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