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Six more communication tips - all inspired by what we’ve seen and heard in 2022.

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Who's on Santa's Nice List?

Whose communication skills put them on Santa’s Nice List in 2022?

communication, Creativity, inspiration, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, social media, UK, USA, women, Writingbeth CollierDecember 5, 2022communication, clear communication, Santa, Santa's Nice List, Nice List, leaders, communicators, Lord of the Rings, Amazon, Hobbits, racism, diversity, inclusion, positive, love, acceptance, Emirates, Pringles, Matt Hammerstein, CEO, Barclays, Barclays UK, Barclays Bank, Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins, football coach, NFL, Sanna Marin, Finland, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand, sexism, Prime Minister, world leaders, press, press conference, dumb questions, sexist questions, clueless reporters, Dolly Parton, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, humility, empathy, leadership, leader, social media, twitter, Washington Department of Natural Resources, fun, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court, Taylor Swift, Midnights, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine, Politicians, female leaders, women leaders, leadershi, communication training

Did the Miami Dolphins Hire Ted Lasso?

What happens when you hire a leader who is different?

beth CollierSeptember 12, 2022communication, leadership, football, NFL, Miami Dolphins, coach, head coach, Mike McDaniel, SF 49ers, offensive line, care, empathy, empowerment, leader, curiosity, Pat McAfee, New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, coaching

Want engaged employees? Do this.

It might not fit nicely on a balance sheet, but it pays dividends.

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!

Meeting the author of A Christmas Story taught me that people are not always who you think they are - or want them to be.

communication, kindness, Leadershipbeth CollierDecember 20, 2021communication, leadership, A Christmas Story, empathy, speaking, public speaking, writers, fame

Who’s on Santa’s Naughty List?

Poor communication costs. It can cost you relationships, your reputation, and your livelihood.

Here are the people whose communication mistakes have cost them dearly in 2021.

communication, Leadership, Writing, USA, UKbeth CollierDecember 16, 2021communication, communication skills, communication tips, leadership, CEOs, empathy, layoffs, sexism, Japan, UK Government, tweet, twitter, French Open, Roland Garros, Naomi Osaka, Super League, football, soccer, Andrew Cuomo, NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Ted Cruz, Boris Johnson, politicians

Don't Grab Your Pitchfork Just Yet...

If we want our leaders to be authentic, we have to allow them to be human.

communication, women, USA, Leadership, Public Speakingbeth CollierSeptember 7, 2021communication, leadership, empathy, hospital, medical, healthcare, Indiana, female leaders, women, curiosity, judement, communication skills

Five Communication Lessons from The Fresh Prince

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air stars Will Smith and Janet Hubert sat down together to make peace after nearly 30 years of feuding. Their conversation shows how to have a difficult conversation - and a positive outcome.

beth CollierDecember 3, 2020communication, listening, difficult conversations, empathy