by Bill Bliss | Sep 12, 2017 | Communication
Just this week I read a brilliant post from one of my friends, Phil Yanov. Phil is based in Greenville, SC, and is known for his masterful connections between people, ideas, and potential, particularly in the technology community. Since he communicates for a living...
by Bill Bliss | Jul 4, 2017 | Communication, Leadership
I have a confession to make. When I drive an automobile, I have a strong tendency to push the edges of the posted speed limit. For example, when the sign indicates the speed limit is increasing by 10 mph, I believe that applies as soon as I can see the sign, not after...
by Bill Bliss | Mar 14, 2017 | Communication
Last week I shared with you the three responses to our attempts to influence someone. They are: Resistance response happens when a person or group you are trying to influence, flat out disagrees with what you are asking them to do. As a result, they may refuse to...
by Bill Bliss | Mar 7, 2017 | Communication
Last week, I delivered a workshop for a client to a group of 25 leaders and managers within a particular business unit. The subject dealt with optimizing their influence, both within their organization and beyond. I thought you might be interested in some of the...
by Bill Bliss | Jan 10, 2017 | Communication, Leadership
Happy New Year to all! As we enter into 2017, I came across a post from my mentor John Maxwell that if quite timely in my opinion. As leaders, sometimes we have plans and goals that carry over into the next year, yet we may have lost some momentum during the last few...
by Bill Bliss | Oct 18, 2016 | Communication
Have you ever botched a communication situation with your team? Of course you have…we all have; some of us have a lot of experience with this! I’d bet, however, you didn’t intend to make the mistake when you set out, did you? What can you do to prevent similar...
