Marion's Communication Tips
Marion Grobb Finkelstein offers practical, proven and powerful communication tips you can put to use in the workplace. She'll help you increase morale, confidence and productivity by changing the way you communicate. You'll have communication tools to connect with colleagues, clients, employees and bosses... fast!
What Steve Jobs Taught Me About Communication
by Marion Grobb Finkelstein, 0 Comments
Whether you’re an Apple or a PC fan, chances are you’ve seen clips of Steve Jobs giving presentations. If you haven’t, Google his name and check it out. He’s a pro and you'll learn a lot by watching this presentation master at work. Here’s a couple lessons I've learned from his communication style. ...moreDo You Give Feedback?
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WEBINAR: How to Give the "Best You" Job Interview (March 15 @ 2pm) -- Grab Your Seat NOW!
by Marion Grobb Finkelstein, 3 Comments
Have you ever gone to a job interview and absolutely bombed? You stumbled over questions you know you could answer and then, much to your chagrin, you thought of the perfect response a day later. Or maybe you were so nervous, your brain shut down completely and went blank. Your nervousness may have been misperceived as lack of confidence in your ability to do the job and the interview went downhill from there. ...moreWhen Things Go Wrong, Communicate
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Think about the last time something went wrong in your life and how communication played a role.
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Giving Feedback
by Marion Grobb Finkelstein, 0 Comments
When was the last time you gave feedback? You likely have lots of occasions for you to do so. It could be during employee performance appraisals. Or perhaps your boss is asking for your input on a project or concept? Maybe your client is requesting your decision on several creative concepts and wants your input to proceed. All these scenarios require your response ... and feedback.
When feedback is good, it's easy to give, though many people don't bother. When you get great support from your boss, or when a colleague or client bends over backward to get you something your requested by a tight deadline, do you offer feedback? Do you take a moment to acknowledge the effort and expertise?
Are people forgetting to give feedback?
I've noticed a disturbing trend and I'm wondering if you've noticed it too. When you do something above and beyond, do you hear back from the lucky recipient? Do you get feedback? If not, it could be just because the person doesn't realize how important it is to do so. What is looks like is complete disinterest. Providing feedback and response shows you're engaged.
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