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Business, Business and Life Patterns, Leadership Strategies, Patterns, Success

How to sustain growth and become a better version of you

Sylvia Lafair
December 26, 2018

In this article I share my thoughts about how to sustain growth and become a better version of you.

Are you hearing bells yet? There will be a lot of people chanting, ‘Ring out the old and bring in the new. That’s the motto I am starting to hear with only a few days left to embrace this year.

It’s a similar pattern all over the world.

Let’s take a few minutes for a deeper look at what that means: Do we really want to ring out the old? And what is the new we all talk about?

Recently a client told me she was sick of seeing and hearing so many superficial comments about how to make the new year a great one. She said:

“Every year I make the same promises to myself. I promise to be more caring and kind- hearted at home and to be more of a cheerleader to my direct reports at work. And yet, by day 7 of the new year, I can feel myself falling backwards, into the old behaviors that I specifically want to change.

I think of myself as a boomerang. Not good!

What is the magic formula, or if not magic, at least a formula that will keep me on track for more than a few days?

And by the way, did I mention that I also want to lose a few pounds?

My question is: what can I do to sustain growth throughout the year and see really productive changes in 365 days?”

My response: We’ve all been there. Change is annoying, uncomfortable and often fearful. And, I believe, it is human nature to want to do better and be better. It’s in the how, that we slip and fall.

First, you need to get prepared. Louis Pasteur, you know the guy who invented the technique for treating milk and wine to stop bacterial contamination. His famous quote “Chance favors only the prepared mind” is one you can print out and put somewhere at home and at work.

There are way too many people and products on the market these days that promise instant transformation if you just do ‘this one thing.”

Won’t work over the long haul.

I suggest you begin the new year preparing for change. You can’t wish for the magic of change to happen until you figure out what patterns of behavior you keep repeating so you can break that frustrating cycle of pattern repetition.

Start by taking the Leadership Development Quiz to see which of the 13 most common patterns in the family and in the workplace have your name on them. Then comes the hard work to take the time to observe yourself without judging.

This is how the mind gets prepared for change and getting into a place where you can sustain growth.

I believe the process of deep, long term change begins with preparation. Think of it this way: prior preparation cuts the time to success in half. Take the opportunity at the beginning of the year to search inside yourself and observe before you make half baked promises to yourself that kid you into thinking you will have important changes handled in a week or two.

Research indicates that, at best, it takes 90 days for real change to lock in. So, by end of March you should be able to evaluate your progress with being able to sustain growth and become a better version of you .

My Pattern Aware Success Guide is surprise surprise, a 90 days program in an ebook, to help you sustain growth, make the changes you choose, like the woman above who wants to be more caring and kind-hearted at home and more of a cheerleader to her direct reports at work.

Check out the Pattern Aware Success Guide on Amazon.

And I have a special gift for all of you for the new year. It’s a copy of my webinar Give Change a Chance.

All you have to do is send me an email and it’s yours to help prepare you for what looks like a powerful roller coaster ride in 2019.

Here’s to being able to sustain growth and become a better version of you!

Business, Gutsy, Patterns

My thoughts about the major change in gender relationships

Sylvia Lafair
December 18, 2018

Here’s an idea for a special gift for the gals in your life. It’s one of those gifts that keeps on giving for the rest of the year.

Now, I’m not bragging (although I do teach women that it is okay to ‘toot your own horn.’ It’s just that I received an email from a man recently that got me thinking about the next new wave in male-female relationships.

Here’s part of his email:

“I bought your book “GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change” for my wife after she found some of your webinars on line and loved them. Out of curiosity I started to read. She didn’t get the book till I was finished. What is amazing is that I truly understand her better now. And that age-old question “What do women want?” is not as foggy in my mind as it used to be. I know one of the answers you provide is that “Women want to be seen, heard, respected and appreciated.”

I know that we all, men and women, want to be seen, heard, respected and appreciated. However, the trek little girls make to become strong women is so different from the one that I, as a male, experienced.

The book was an eye opener.

Even more, I can be a stronger ally in helping my teen age daughters navigate the rough waters of adolescence. And, even more than that, I communicate differently at work (who knew that men have fewer words to use daily than women and I now have important meetings earlier in the day when I still have most of my words to use)…😃

Keep up the good work and tell men to read GUTSY.”

So, here’s the deal. Any man who buys the book and lets me know will get the GUTSY Success Guide as my gift to you.

Here are just a few more of my thoughts about the major change in gender relationships.

The headlines in 2018 have been filled with story after story about how the role of women in Western society has dramatically changed for the better. From politics to entertainment and everything in between, we have watched history unfold as women have stopped asking for equality and instead have taken charge, stepping into leadership roles across all segments of society. Women no longer talk about change, hope for change, or ask permission to change – they instead make change.

It is NOW, yes NOW, that we finally have a new map to build a future unlike the past.

I believe we are at a tipping point to redesign relationships between men and women for the benefit of all of us. I am in the process of making additional information available as an on-line educational program in 2019. This will give women (and men) from all walks of life the opportunity to take my work forward, which blends knowledge from business and psychology to awaken new ideas and possibilities.

Happy gift giving,

Sylvia

Business, Gutsy, Leadership, Leadership Strategies

What Does Equality Look Like?

Sylvia Lafair
November 13, 2018

What does EQUALITY look like? And what I am talking about here is FULL equality?

That was one of the main questions I was asked at the Indianapolis Conference for Women where I presented last week.

I was pushing for women to embrace the concept of FULL EQUALITY in my presentation “GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change.”

I have received so many emails thanking me for “the formula” that I decided to share it here, with all of you.

First, let’s take a journey back to the long-ago past where men were hunters (the daring ones) and women were gatherers (the caring ones).

Or brains still react as if we were still back in that day. I will explain in a moment.

In tribal times men went out with spears or a bow and arrows to make sure they could track and kill the deer or buffalo that would be dinner for many nights. They were trained from childhood to be uni-focused, speak less, and go out alone.

Women, on the other hand, were multi-trackers. They would watch the kids, keep the tent clean, go out to get the herbs and berries to make the food tasty.

Research shows that male brains utilize nearly seven times more gray matter for activity while female brains utilize nearly ten times more white matter. And therein lie some of the issues we are grappling with today.

Gray matter represents information processing centers in the brain, and white matter represents the network of connections between these processing centers. Men often do best with focused tasks while women excel at integrating and assimilating information.

Human evolution has created two different types of brains designed for equally intelligent behavior. However, what was needed long ago is not what is needed now. The roles of men and women are changing rapidly and who knows, maybe the brain will change how it looks in years to come.

The new formula:

Daring + Caring = Sharing

As women become more daring it gives men the chance to become more caring. And the good news is that this leads to a more powerful way of sharing. It leads to FULL EQUALITY.

For all of us to thrive and become the best we can be it is time to step out of all the recent negativity and really understand that each one of us has a part to play in creating a good balance between the sexes.

I applaud all the daring women and caring men who are figuring out how this formula can be part of today’s life, at home and at work.

If you have a story about the new balance in your relationship, I’d love to hear about it. With your permission, it could be in the new book I am working on about, guess what…. FULL EQUALITY.

Best,

Sylvia

Business, Communication, Leadership, Leadership Strategies

How good are you are telling the truth?

Sylvia Lafair
October 23, 2018

How good are you are telling the truth? Think about it for a minute. Where do you hold back to be polite? Or when do you shrug and say “Whatever” rather than let your underlying feelings out?

Telling truth to power is not for wimps. It takes great courage to stay strong and speak out.

What do you do when it’s time, to tell the truth in a situation when emotions run high? Look, it’s easy to go online and fact check just about anything. And all excellent leadership development programs focus on making sure you have the facts straight when you do a presentation or go in for your performance review.

When emotions run high, that’s where the stakes are even higher when telling the truth may be difficult and can even cost you a job or a relationship.

Please hear me:

Telling the truth is not spilling your guts!

It takes discipline to say what you mean without defending, blaming or justifying. This is the way of the most powerful and respected leaders today.

Here are some things to remember as you gain the courage, to tell the truth effectively.

Observe: Socialization is one reason most of us shy away from being totally honest. At home and in school you were taught to be polite and proper or you would get in trouble, sent to your room or to the principal’s office.
Understand: Some people annoy you more than others and you need to find out what pushes your buttons. The route to eternal truth-telling begins with searching for internal truth. You need to check out the defensive patterns that developed as a means of self -protection.
Transform: Learn to ask before you talk, listen before you respond. Take the high road rather than attack. This takes discipline and an ability to look at the interactions rather than just your point of view.

Here is an example of appropriate truth-telling that happened when we were consulting with a sales team. This was a particularly tense meeting where the leader was ready to bring her internal learning about herself to the test of external validation.

The group was at a stalemate on how to improve sales. The air in the room was heavy. The lack luster performance had led to constant bickering and blaming. The VP of Sales simply said “Stop” and all eyes focused on their boss. Joyce’s voice sounded tense as she began to talk. Her sentences were short as she pulled them from the internal truths she now wanted to express.

“As I checked from every angle to analyze why sales are stale I automatically blamed you, my leadership team. That is an old pattern of mine, to blame others when things go wrong. Then, based on the coaching I have been receiving, I had to zero in closer to home, to address what made me so uncomfortable. I realized I was taking on too many high-profile projects that kept me from what was really important, guiding and supporting you. I have begun the process of making adjustments, so I can devote more time to what you want and need from me. I’m ready to hear from you now.”

Truth is riveting. It was quiet in the room, until someone said, “Thank you.” When the team reconvened after a much-needed break, the renewed energy was palpable. Ideas were smarter, collaboration freer, action plans faster.

To sum up: We all yearn for relationships that exhibit truth. That is the foundation of trust. Whether we are ready and willing to externalize our truths, we still would rather be in the atmosphere that makes it possible to speak out in an honest way. The best leadership development is to learn to take our internal truths and find the most appropriate way to be open and honest, as Joyce was able to do with her team.

I hope this gives you the courage to explore your own path to truth.

Business, Confidence, Leadership Strategies, Success

Leadership Strategies: To Stand Out or to Fit In?

Kristen Poborsky
October 16, 2018

Here’s an email I received recently that I think applies to all of us regarding making the choice to stand out or to fit in…

Dear Dr. Sylvia,

I am having a real struggle with the opposing desires to stand out or to fit in.

I’m a millennial working in a big city marketing company with tons of really smart people and, I just want to be liked. However, I have good ideas I believe can help some of our campaigns. Yet, I don’t want to be seen as ‘the smart guy’ which would be said with a snicker.

I was always a leader in school, head of this and that. Yet, now I’m hesitant. I’ve just hit 29 and that seems old to me. Hey, I just had a thought. I wonder if I would see some young teen with an idea speak out would I call him ‘the smart guy’ with a snicker on my face. Hmmm!

Okay, back to me. Any advice about speaking out or shutting up?

Thanks,

Climbing the Ladder

Dear Ladder Climber,

It’s always an issue for everyone, when to stand up and when to stay seated. To stand out, first, you have to earn it. So, here’s some advice about taking the right steps:

Start quiet: Get the lay of the land. Do your work and contribute in small ways. Don’t be the Debbie Downer who says nothing will really change at work and don’t be Cheerful Claude who makes everything too sunny.
Volunteer: Raise your hand to do what others don’t want to do. Or do it on your own. Stay late to help a colleague complete a project. You’ll find endless places to help.
Ask for help: Only ask when you really need it. There are so many things you can figure out yourself. However, my rule of thumb is that after 3 attempts at something complex and still no resolve, go ask, don’t wait.
Accept others: Find time to say Hi to people, just because. Everyone wants to be seen, heard and accepted.

Now, it’s time for you to speak out. You’ve proven yourself as a great employee. When you speak out you will do best with short sentences, not paragraphs.

My book on 79 Power Sentences could be of help.

Simply, say you have some good ideas and you would love to hear from others. That’s enough to get you started.

Business, Leadership, Leadership Strategies

What Do Women and Men Want?

Sylvia Lafair
October 2, 2018

Here is an excellent response to my question, “What do women want” and “What do men want.”

Please read this thoughtful comment and then my answer. We are all living in such interesting times and need to keep talking and getting to the core. That’s where change really happens.

Dear Sylvia,

Nice one about men and women. I can really feel your internal struggle with what is going on in the world.

Your question though, I think it is a trap. “What do women want, and what do men want?” This puts us in a place where we are forced to assign the same belief systems to all “men” and “women” and make assumptions that they want fundamentally different things. This continues to promote us vs them.

Now, of course, men and women are different, just as black and white are different, as Hindu and Baptist are different, as Mexicans and Americans are different, etc, but each of these differences is but one part of the equation. People all want fairness and justice, but they differ wildly on what constitutes fair or just. These differences are of course driven by the same things that drive all our other behaviors, family, culture and crisis. For me, gender is a piece of culture, but for argument’s sake, let’s add a fourth element “biology” to the mix of family, culture, and crisis. When it comes to Sex, biology is probably a stronger driver than in just about any other area.

So, do men and women want different things? No and Yes. What does humanity want, and how are those wants more aligned than they are misaligned?

Miss you guys. Life is pretty good right now, I have health and love. Everything else is just fluff.

Warmest,

A Man Who Cares

Dear AMWC,

You are so right about the differences that make us all unique. I have gotten many comments that have simply taken sides. It’s so often the same old men vs. women story.

One even reminded me of the “joke” about men… “You can’t just love em and leave em by the side of the-road, cause, they’ll always find their way home and you’ll still be stuck taking care of them forever.”

Here is my thought about the common denominator regarding the “battle of the sexes.”

What we all want is simply to be heard, to be acknowledged, and to be accepted.

My question is, “Why is this so hard to do?”

I’d love your comments.

Warmly,

Sylvia

Business, Change, Confidence

How to make positive change happen

Sylvia Lafair
September 18, 2018

How do we make positive change happen?

I want to start by thanking all of you who responded to my post last week about Taking a New View of Leadership where I talked about my personal reaction to the Auschwitz Exhibition in Madrid Spain.

Watching, with renewed anger, the human inhumanity of so many decades ago that still persists today, and wondering if we can really make positive change happen has me thinking…

What is the way OUT?

In my book, Don’t Bring It To Work I talk about ingrained, outdated behavior patterns that get in the way of success by Observing, Understanding and Transforming what we learned as kids and what no longer works for us as adults.

As is often the case with negative behavior, fear is the root.

We keep repeating what we did as children that kept us safe, after all, we are still here, right? Therefore, making change is threatening.

Often, we smile and nod and say, “Sure, I’ll give that a try” and then we keep on doing the same old thing over and over. That’s not a good way to make positive change happen.

When offered new communication skill training most will do it for a bit, and then slide back to what is familiar and comfortable.

Here is from my experience the best way to make positive change happen:

PEP TALK: That stands for Pattern Encounter Process.

It means doing some role play to practice new ways of communicating with those who push your buttons, set off your triggers. Before you talk for real with that annoyingly irritating person find a friend and practice what you want to say. Notice when you feel the fear start to enter the conversation. Go ahead, push past the desire to back off, be polite, be superficial. After all, remember, this is only a practice session. And then practice a few more times.

In my book Don’t Bring it To Work, on pages 157-160 are the communication skill methods that have helped so many leaders over the years. There is no substitute for practice when it comes to real and lasting change. You simply can’t “think your way” into change. You need to do something to get muscle memory into your body.

When you feel yourself saying, “This is boring” or “I’m fine the way I am” or “Nothing will change no matter what I say” keep practicing. The thousands who have learned to do a PEP TALK, to get beyond resistance, have moved to new levels of success personally as well as professionally.

You all know that joke that is really a basic truth “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” And the answer is Practice, damn it, practice. That is the best way to make positive change happen.

Business, Leadership, Leadership Strategies, Leadership Styles

Take a different view of leadership

Sylvia Lafair
September 12, 2018

Today, I’d like to take a different view of leadership. It’s about you and you and you and me. It’s about how to bring our voices into the conversation and how we each can play an important role, no matter what.

My husband Herb and I recently returned from Madrid and Bilbao Spain. This trip gave us an extra whack on the side of the head and I want to extend this whack to you and you and you.

Join us, if you will on a sunny end of summer day in beautiful Madrid. Not a care in the world. All business matters have been put aside. Just time for fun and food and entertainment.

Until…..

An advertisement on the side of a bus caught my attention. It showed a rickety old railroad car and barbed wire. And the last word I expected on a bus in modern Spain. The word was Auschwitz.

It sent a chill down my spine and at first, I just wanted to ignore it. Then I felt myself becoming angry. I didn’t want this vacation peppered with ugly memories from the past. So, I said nothing.

Other buses carried the same ad. And I finally said something.

“Maybe we should go?” I questioned, with little enthusiasm. And those of you who have had the delight of meeting and knowing Herb would have guessed his response. “We keep seeing that ad no matter where we turn. There is a reason it’s not being ignored by us. I think we should go.”

The Auschwitz Exhibition will be on a world tour for the next 7 years. Pay attention when it comes to your area.

Upon entering you are greeted with a quote in Spanish and English by philosopher George Santayana:

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it”

Then, in the dim light, you go from room to room travelling through time. A vivid history lesson takes you from pre-war Europe to the end of World War l, through World War ll and beyond.

Most of us know the history. Yet, with today’s life moving so fast, it felt almost ancient, from long, long ago. It is as modern as today’s world refugees being beaten for no reason, as modern as the finger pointing making journalists the enemy, as modern as the level of disrespect and division we see everyday everywhere.

We left feeling diminished, depressed, disgusted.

And yet…….

The last poster on the wall had glimmers of hope and resilience. It is about another view of leadership, about something for each of us, for each of us that goes past education, skills or talents. It is the legacy of one Holocaust survivor for all of us. It is about living life fully, no matter what.

The poster said: You who are passing by

I beg you

Do something

Learn a dance step

Something to justify your existence

Something that gives you the right

To be dressed in your skin in your body

Learn to walk and to laugh

Because it would be too senseless

After all

For so many to have died

While you live

Doing nothing with your life

—–Auschwitz survivor

And that evening…….

We went to have dinner and watch a marvellous Flamenco show. And as the beautiful men and women strutted and stamped their feet and danced to the music I kept wiping tears from my eyes. We are all so amazing and so full of magic to create and delight in each other’s talents.

If only…….

We learned to stand on the shoulders of the past rather than repeat it.

My pledge is to keep knocking down the roadblocks and help everyone I can breakthrough the outdated, ingrained behavior patterns that keep us stuck in the past, stuck from being the best we can be.

I invite you all to take a bold step forward and take a different view of leadership.

What about you and you and you? What is your dance, your song, your ‘raison d’etre,’ your reason for being? I’d love to hear from you.

Business, Leadership Strategies, Success

Do You Know The 3 Fatal Flaws of Success?

Sylvia Lafair
August 28, 2018

What comes to your mind when you utter the word SUCCESS?

Right now, before you read on, just say the word. Taste it, hear it, see it. Does it come out of your mouth with strength and determination or does it make you queasy, afraid, confused?

For most, that power word is filled with glamour and promises of untold riches. Yet, we don’t often take the time to dissect this word and all the subtleties and innuendoes that come with it.

Here is a conversation I had recently with a very successful man who retired a year ago as head of his own global manufacturing company.

I start in the middle of the discussion where it got very fascinating:

He: You know, Sylvia that I am worth a very lot of money now and I don’t have to lift a finger to work hard anymore. I have the American Dream in my back pocket.

Me: I’ve known you for a long time and watched you grow your organization. I’ve seen the ups and downs and I’m glad we have this time to talk about what matters now that you are on the other side of working 24-7.

He: I only wish I had taken some of your advice when you were coaching me through the time of growing my business. I must apologize for firing you when you got too close to the core issue of what was really driving me.

Me: It’s amazing we were able to remain friends, well, not really friends, at least cordial, after we parted ways. I felt like I had let you down, Yet, here you are, a major success, at least that’s how the world sees you. I think the straw that broke the camel’s back with us was when I simply couldn’t jump up and down about the fact you had just purchased your 6th Corvette and wanted to talk about that over and over.

He: Look, I love cars. I love to drive them and polish them and smile when I see others look at me in my many-colored cars with envy.

Me: Was the way you gained your success worth it? I really want to understand your deeper motivation and how you see yourself now that you are no longer in the daily race to win.

And here is where he talked at length about that mysterious word, success. Yes, he said it was worth it to have so much money he could buy whatever at the drop of a hat. He also loved being asked to join boards and continue to have money roll in quickly and easily. He liked being applauded and “bowed to” when he would speak at meetings.

And yet….. his home life had suffered. After his second divorce, he swore never to marry again. And there were still hurts and distance with his three grown children. That is why he had contacted me after so many years. He wanted to relook at what had made him so angry with me those many years ago when he fired me as his coach.

I am now back as a coach with Mr Successful. Here is what he has asked me to write about for all of you to mull over as you continue your path to higher level success.

It’s relationships over “stuff”: Real feelings can’t be bought. He told me that when I mentioned the King Midas story to him ages ago he knew he had to run and hide from me. King Midas wanted to be the richest person in the world. He made a pact with the devil that whatever he touched would turn to gold. And yes, that is what happened. Then one day his daughter, the lovely princess, ran to him and before he could stop her she gave him a hug, and you guessed it, she turned to a golden statue.
Stress and fear don’t go away so fast: No matter how much you have in the bank it cannot make the doubts go away. You really must dig deep and uncover the core reasons why you behave the way you do. The tendency is to pretend happiness while always waiting for the other shoe to drop and the fear is always there that some big bad wolf will huff and puff and blow your house (or houses) down till you have nothing.
Life is about searching for meaning: Unless you spend the time searching inside yourself for real meaning, real values about why you are in this world, you miss the whole point. Grab a coach, a mentor who will help by asking the important questions, so you can bring to light the invisible forces you need to harness and refine. That is the way to build real success and leave a powerful positive legacy.

He and I suggest you get a copy of The Chemistry of Coaching webinar to look at what you need in your career and relationships, so success is neither fleeting nor disappointing. Get a coach to help you uncover the blind spots and stay on course for a well-lived life of meaning.

Best,

Sylvia

Tips for effective workplace communication

Business, Communication, Leadership Strategies

My Top 4 Secrets for Effective Workplace Communication

Sylvia Lafair
August 22, 2018

Did you know that Gallop reports that 74 percent of employees feel disconnected and missing out on important company information and news?

Better yet, did you know most employees are ready to dig in and be amazing employees, at least for the first three months, and then they start to slack off and finally get to “who cares anyway.”

How do you keep communication fresh and lively and keep those you lead and work with delighted and engaged?

4 top secrets for effective workplace communication

You can use these at home or with friends. I have more secrets for effective workplace communication and you can find them in my webinar “Communicate to Captivate” which will help you stay at the top of your game for years to come.

Secret #1: Stay positive

Even if you want to tell someone they are not doing a great job, there are ways to talk with them, so they don’t lose a sense of self.

Example: If someone is talking way too much about trivial things in meetings and even in hallway encounters and others are getting frustrated, you can say “I think you have so many interesting and useful things to say and I’d like you to consider a goal to be to curtail your messages so they are shorter and therefore will be heard more effectively.

In this day and age, shorter is smarter and since I already know you are smart, how about giving shorter a shot.”

Secret #2: Think learning styles

One size does not fit all. There are those of you who are visual learners, those who are auditory learners and those who are kinesthetic learners.

Use all 3 ways of getting your points across. Example: For visuals paint what you say with colors. Talk about the bright rainbow of delight that the successful project will bring. Use images that spark the imagination and visual learners will love it. For auditory learners, use words like “listen to the praise that comes with a successful project.”

And for the kinesthetic who love the hands-on approach, talk about the wonderful feeling of warmth that comes from knowing you have helped clients get to the next level of success.

Secret #3: Less is more

Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. You can’t fight this trend.

Thus, being brief is a winner in the communication game. Make your messages easy to follow.

One great piece of advice I give leaders is to write down in detail what they want to say to an individual or a group, and then give what they are writing a title. Yes, like the title of a play or book. That is what you want to use as your entree and end with it also. Think about this for a minute. Think about your life story to date. What title would you give your life play (it can always be changed).

Example: The title of my play right now is “Keep Going, Keep Growing.” What would you say about your life story?

Secret #4: Have an action plan

Everyone wants and yes, needs some help with direction.

No, you don’t take them by the hand and lead, however, you do suggest where to go for more information (offer some books or articles) and give options to help them decide what to do with the information at hand.

Example: Use a story about how others have made great strides in finishing a complex project. Give hope and show folks that everyone comes to a fork in the road and with some good examples they can get over seemingly impossible barriers. Example: Talk about someone (Steve jobs comes to mind) and how he was drummed out f his own company only to return to make it a major success. Then ask whoever you are talking with what would be the first step in their own plan.

HINT: all you need is the beginning of an action plan, not a major page-turner of what to do.

Practicing and perfecting effective workplace communication is vital to how you will be received.

In “Communicate to Captivate” you get many excellent ideas on how to engage those around you to do more than they (and you) ever thought possible.

With Deep Appreciation,

Sylvia

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