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How to communicate with people who go on crusades and impose beliefs
Under stress, some people become judgmental, stubborn, and self-righteous. They go on a crusade, imposing their beliefs on others and expecting people to agree with them. No one seems able to meet their impossible moral standards and values, and they become suspicious of anyone who...
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How to communicate with people who are overly controlling and critical
Under stress, some individuals become overly critical of others' work and results. They develop an obsession with time, neatness, order, and honesty, becoming frustrated as they attempt to control everyone and everything. Consequently, others prefer to keep their distance. While these individuals themselves often...
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How to communicate with people who manipulate and create negative drama
How to Communicate with People Who Manipulate and Create Negative Drama
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How to Prevent Miscommunication at Work
How do you prevent miscommunication at work? By spotting it and taking it seriously. Because it's the source of 80% of issues in organizations. Yep, that much. The good news? You can easily do something about it to get more out of yourself and others. Our partner Competence training institute interviewed me…
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How do you keep your company's talent from leaving?
Many companies and institutions invest significant energy, time, and resources into recruiting staff. In a period with an incredible number of vacancies, employers strive to stand out and present themselves as attractively as possible. Furthermore, skilled professionals are scarce. It is actu…
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5 tips for more energy in collaboration
Do you feel things are moving too slowly? Do you think you're not contributing enough to the project, or do you expect more from others? Would you like to invest more energy in collaboration but don't know where to start? We offer five tips for more energy in...
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10 essential permissions for any leadership program
Do you live with silent 'inhibitors' in your life, ingrained beliefs about what you should or shouldn't do? 'Work for pleasure', 'Don't have too much fun', 'Make sure you never ask for too much'. Over time, without us realizing it, these inhibitors infect our lives and can truly hold us back…
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How do you increase your likeability factor? Who will I be talking to?
Of course, we all want to make an excellent impression when we engage in conversations with (potential) clients. We prepare thoroughly to maximize the chances of success. Some questions you can ask yourself are: Who will I be meeting with? What kind of person are they? Which…
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How do I increase my likeability factor? What is decisive for your client?
In my blog How do you increase your likeability factor? Who do I talk to? I discussed preparing for a client meeting and the 3 steps to discover more about your client's personality. In this second part, I'll take you through the question:
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When are you a connector?
On LinkedIn, I find approximately 7,300 people who have used the word 'connector' on their profile, 10% of whom also include 'bridge-builder'. If you search online, you'll find various descriptions of what a 'connector' should embody. For example: Bringing together people with widely differing interests...