Blog tagged as communication

One skill I've quietly developed over the years is what I call "velvet hammer" writing. It's the art of crafting letters, announcements, and directions that are simultaneously kind (the velvet) and direct (the hammer).

You have the posters. Your mission statement is a masterpiece. Your organization has a culture manifesto. Yet, day after day, the way work actually happens tells a different story.

I like to say my hobby is collecting people. It's a fun way of saying I genuinely enjoy networking.

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up chasing the next goal and forget to celebrate the wins along the way. However, recognizing achievements isn't just nice to have.

If you're like me, you like things done in a certain way. Sometimes you get irritated when others, who don't know that, do something you don't like.