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Communication to Captivate

By Sylvia Lafair | January 22, 2020 | Comments Off on Communication to Captivate

Hi everyone! I’m so glad you are here with me. Today is about communication. Of course, we all learned to talk, but the big question is more about communication than merely spilling out a word salad. How Many of Us Have Learned How to Communicate? Let’s delve into how to communicate to captivate. Captivate means…

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How to Understand People…At Least Some of the Time

By Sylvia Lafair | January 22, 2020 | Comments Off on How to Understand People…At Least Some of the Time

Learning how to understand people especially when you are ready to make a quick decision is an important skill. How many times have you looked at a boss, colleague or direct report and said to yourself, “Why did they do that?†And this was said with frustration and even dismay. Were you curious to find…

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Time to Upgrade Your Communication Skills

By Sylvia Lafair | January 15, 2020 |

Time to get your communication skills upgraded. Let’s start with a quiz. What are the two most annoying words that we all misuse?  Don’t cheat and look at the end of this. Just keep reading. It will make more sense that way. Here’s the story Carol told me about a situation at work. It locked…

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Questions About Communication, Conflict, Work-life Balance and Guess What?

By Sylvia Lafair | January 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Questions About Communication, Conflict, Work-life Balance and Guess What?

Hi! You have lots of questions and I have lots of answers. So, let’s get started and move as quickly as we can. In the last few weeks, I have gotten so many questions and they fall into four categories. They fall into communication, conflict, work-life balance and guess what? The last one is the…

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Communicate to Captivate: How to Talk Truth to Power

By Sylvia Lafair | January 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Communicate to Captivate: How to Talk Truth to Power

This month is dedicated to communication, to telling the truth without spilling your guts, or for some, letting go of the truth festering inside because of the fear of retribution, and getting past the upset.   There is a better way…  Based on so many calls and emails I have gotten in the past few months,…

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Take Your Communications Skills Through the Roof

By Sylvia Lafair | January 8, 2020 | Comments Off on Take Your Communications Skills Through the Roof

In this video, I share how to take your communication skills through the roof (so everyone loves your message) Have you ever spent lots of time making sure your leadership communication skills are clear? That means it’s short and to the point. Right? And when you check what you hear is, “Yes, it’s clear and…

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The Heart of The Matter: Honoring The Teachings of Ram Dass

By Sylvia Lafair | December 24, 2019 | Comments Off on The Heart of The Matter: Honoring The Teachings of Ram Dass

Today I’m talking to you about: Getting To The Heart of The Matter: Honoring The Teachings of Ram Dass. This master teacher showed us how the road to success can be sprinkled with delight: * How to handle overwhelm* How to master self doubt* How to silence the inner critic With deep respect for this…

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Telling the Truth without Spilling Your Guts

By Sylvia Lafair | November 19, 2019 | Comments Off on Telling the Truth without Spilling Your Guts

Summary: Telling the truth without spilling your guts is not easy. Here we look at the power of perfecting your words to be heard and not discarded. One important thought is that when you are upset and ready to explode with the words “and furthermore,” you are better off staying quiet. Here are some thoughts…

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Gravity Statements (A New Way Of Thinking) Saves Leaders Aggravation

By Sylvia Lafair | November 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Gravity Statements (A New Way Of Thinking) Saves Leaders Aggravation

Today I’m discussing: Gravity Statements (A New Way Of Thinking) Saves Leaders Aggravation. Here is what you will learn when you listen in: * How Gravity Impacts your conversations.* The key to a great Gravity statement.* Let Gravity help you get past overwhelm. Are you ready to explore this powerful concept deeper? Sign up for…

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The Benefits and Backlash of Self-Promotion

By Sylvia Lafair | October 21, 2019 | Comments Off on The Benefits and Backlash of Self-Promotion

In this video I cover self-promotion: + Why modesty is an over-rated virtue. + How self-doubt sets up sabotage.+How to “toot your own horn†without being obnoxious. The world has changed and women can no longer be shushed or denied their time to speak out. Using the tips, I will give you, effective communication can…

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