In the business world, you often hear how important it is to be a "good communicator," but what does that actually mean? I challenge that concept entirely. Communication is not about being good or bad ...

I have been asked to present to my senior leadership. I have a 30-slide presentation that I developed for my staff. It was great! They’re giving me 10 minutes and I’m seventh on the agenda. What do ...

Lis Anderson is founder and director at PR consultancy AMBITIOUS. An experienced agency MD with 25 years in the communications industry. Stakeholder engagement is integral to the success and growth of ...

In my career, I've spent the last 12 years studying how the most successful, effective, and influential people speak. Today, as the CEO of Quantified, I use software to help companies better ...

I’ve been told repeatedly to tell a story when I’m presenting, but I don’t get it. I promise it isn’t for lack of trying. During a recent presentation, I started off with a story about a time when my ...

Part of the problem is the assumption that knowing what good communication looks like is the same as doing it. It’s not. We might recognize poor communication in others, like an unclear email, a ...

“Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong…it is time that we all perceive gender on a spectrum, not as two opposing sets of ideas.” —Emma ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve made it one of your new goals this year to communicate more often or more effectively, first off, good for you! Secondly ...

Understanding your audience is the first step to effective communication. Different individuals or groups may have distinct needs, preferences, and communication styles. Tailor your message to ...

Communication is either effective or ineffective (not “good” or “bad”), and there should be alignment between what was said, what was heard and what was meant. Use the “Platinum Rule” (treat others ...