Persistent and strategic.
If those two words don’t describe the way you approach networking, meeting new people or developing business relations
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Practicing Leadership – By Taking a Break
Jul 16, 2019
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Being overworked doesn’t make you the hardest working person in your office.
Exhaustion and stress reduce your effectiveness at work. The resulting...
Practice Your Response, Not Your Reaction Time
Jul 09, 2019
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Emotions run high in sports. Whether it’s the thrill of victory or the crushing blow of defeat emotion drives reactions from fans, coaches and players...
Summer Blog Reading List – Best of Talk Sporty to Me
Jul 01, 2019
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We’re past the halfway point of the year which means it’s not only time to re-evaluate your yearly goals, but reconsider how your conversation skill...
You “Can” Succeed, But Do You “Want” To?
Jun 27, 2019
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Success in any situation starts with your attitude – and your want to.
Which is why Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re ri...
The Truth About “Team Wins”
Jun 11, 2019
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High performing teams need separation and silos – in moderation.
Here’s the thing about team wins – they’re a result of different people and differen...
Practicing Leadership: Coachability, Delegating and Time Management
Jun 03, 2019
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As a sports broadcaster I work with and talk to coaches every day.
So do you.
They might not be called coaches, but you work with people who coach...
Don’t Make This Mistake in a Business Conversation – Keeping Expectations to Yourself
May 29, 2019
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Committing to better business communication improves the flow of information. But that’s not all.
Effective communicators can get more done in less...
Better Business Communication – Win Even in a Disappointing Conversation
May 28, 2019
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Trust the process.
I’ve lost track of the number of times athletes have said that during post-game interviews.
I understand what they’re saying, b...
Mentorship Moments: Nelson Cruz Let Me Drive His Car!
May 09, 2019
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After 20 years of working in sports, I’m frequently asked, “Who’s your favorite player to interview?”
I’m sure the answer, “I can’t name just one,” d...
3 Ways to Identify Up-and-Coming Leaders
May 07, 2019
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Leadership skills aren’t acquired, they’re developed and encouraged.
Which means you can’t sit back and wait until you’re ready to be a leader. In fa...
Better Business Communication – Confidence Counts
May 02, 2019
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Conversation skills, confidence and competency. They’re all connected.
Speaking with confidence conveys your knowledge or mastery (i.e. competency) o...
