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Communicating During COVID: The Art of Asking Questions
I want to share a strategy that works great to keep your professional (and personal) relationships strong in a crisis.
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Apr 28, 20203 min read
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Four Tips for Connecting With Customers Amid the Pandemic
The need for true human connection has never been greater.
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Apr 21, 20203 min read
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We're All in This Together
One of the next steps to creating deeper connections and happier people is to help the people you talk to see you as an ally.
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Apr 14, 20202 min read
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Communicating With Empathy in Times of Crisis
People remember the way you make them feel, especially in times of crisis.
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Apr 7, 20202 min read
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Communication: When Expectation Doesn't Meet Reality
Have you ever wondered how a conversation can spiral out of control so quickly, even when you think you're being polite?
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Mar 17, 20202 min read
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Create Less GRRR
One of my favorite pieces of feedback I ever received from a trainee was how after implementing my Communication Code, people had less GRRR.
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Mar 10, 20202 min read
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Why Your Business Needs Communication Training
Communication training at my agency led to happier consumers, more confident team members, higher revenue, and more consistent messaging.
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Mar 3, 20202 min read
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The Conflict Pyramid: What Happens During Customer Conflicts
What happens when things aren't going right between a business and its customers? Enter the Conflict Pyramid.
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Feb 18, 20202 min read
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Real-Life Application of the Communication Code
Not too long ago, a podcast host researched the communication strategy I created and earned $3,000.
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Feb 11, 20202 min read
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Three Qualities of a Super Connector
Do you know someone who is a super connector?
You can be that person too!
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Feb 4, 20203 min read
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Common Roadblocks With the Action Statement (Step 3 of the Communication Code)
When I train business professionals on the Communication Code, specifically the action statement, these roadblocks almost always come up.
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Jan 28, 20202 min read
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More on Navigating the 'No'
The goal in our customer and client conversations is to move the conversation forward by stating what we need or can do.
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Jan 14, 20202 min read
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What Do These Three Persuasion Methods Have to Do With Sales?
Every decision in business ultimately comes down to one key component.
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Dec 31, 20192 min read
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Another Common Question: Why Are 'However' and 'Unfortunately' on the Do-Not-Say List?
Another frequent question I receive that I want to address is why the words "However" and "Unfortunately" are on my Do-Not-Say list.
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Dec 24, 20192 min read
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Part 2: How to Navigate Follow-Ups with Customers and Clients
After years of crafting follow-ups, I've developed a few other tips. Try these, and tell me what differences you see!
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Dec 18, 20192 min read
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Part 1: How to Navigate Follow-Ups With Customers and Clients
Does following up with customers or clients give you anxiety?
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Dec 18, 20192 min read
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How to Help Frustrated Customers See You as an Ally
Planting seeds of happiness is the second step of my three-step Communication Code. It reassures the customers trust in you.
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Dec 17, 20193 min read
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Three-Step Strategy to Write the Perfect Email
What if I told you there was a way to cut down the time you spend writing emails? There is! And it has to do with the Communication Code.
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Dec 16, 20192 min read
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Mastering Human Emotions
In order to understand why the Communication Code works, I find it helpful to paint a picture of where we’re starting from.
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Dec 12, 20192 min read
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Why You Should Avoid Using These Words With Your Customers
How do you win customers’ loyalty and trust? Make them feel good.The first step in making people happier to eliminate negative words.
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Dec 11, 20192 min read
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