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Communication Wonders and Blunders - Volume 2

Which communication moments stood out this month?

communication, Creativity, Advertising, inspiration, Leadership, Learning, Marketing, pop culture, social media, UK, USA, women, Writingbeth CollierApril 23, 2024communication, crisis communication, E Jean Carroll, New York Magazine, headlines, sexism, Donald Trump, Rishi Sunak, Rwanda, asylum seekers, Piers Morgan, journalists, tone deaf, Lyft, earnings report, typo, Bloomberg, David Risher, CEO, CEO communication, Wendy's, dynamic pricing, surge pricing, Froot Loops, Kelloggs, cereal for dinner, Frosted Flakes, leadershi, leadership, Tony's Chocolonely, lawyers, farmers, fair trade, creative, creative communication, creativity, campaigns, communication campaigns, advertising, marketing, Wonka Experiecne, Wonk Experience, AI, AI imagery, AI script, Air Canda, Air Canada, chatbot, lawsuit, Tribunal, Canada, written communication, words matter, LW Theatres, email communication, customer communication, customer experience, US Pentagon, Patrick Ryder, Department of Defense, US government, press conference, Taylor Swift, Japan, Japan Embassy, humor, fun James Bond, Super Bowl, West Wing, time change, time zone

What’s Holding Women Back?

Why aren’t more women in leadership positions?

Enough of the Ghosting

It may be more common - but that doesn’t make it OK.

10 Communicators on Santa's Nice List

Whose communication skills put them on Santa’s Nice List in 2023?

beth CollierDecember 6, 2023NFL, Jacksonville Jaguars, Alison Hammond, This Morning, Cliff Richard, Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs, twitter, tweets, misunderstandings, commas, punctuation, English class, Aaron Rodgers, 1911 Steakhouse, Newark Airport, David Brooks, New York Times, National Parks, TLC, puns, Waterfalls, bear safety, Tennessee Titans, Stanley, Stanley cup, Danielle, tikto, tiktok, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Beyonce Knowles, Renaissance Tour, Eras Tour, Eras film, Renaissance film, Dolly Parton, halftime show, ageism, Oakland As, baseball, MLB, Major League Baseball, minor league baseball, Ballers, Open AI, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, open letter, Board, resign, Correct the Internet, campaign, advertising, sexism, women, sports, women in sports, communicatoin, communication, clear communication, Beth Collier, workshops, public speaking, storytelling, writing, skills, skill development, private coaching, professional coaching, leadership, 2023, Best and Worst, list, end of year

Keep Your Shirt On

Even CEOs need to follow the Dress Code

Don't Miss This Lesson From Chris Licht

It’s a lesson all leaders should know.

Ask Better Questions: Five Tips to Help You

Asking a question is a skill. Learn how to master it.

Google Employees Deserved Better

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

Take Responsibility.

Words are great. But they aren’t enough.

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

The ONE thing that matters most when you’re giving a speech

There’s a lot of advice about public speaking.

But here’s what will really make a difference.

A Tale of Two Layoffs

There’s no good way to do a layoff, but there is a better way…

The Thumbs Up Emoji Does Not Make You Look Old

I went down the curiosity rabbit hole to find out the origin of a popular story.

Here’s the surprising truth I learned…

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.

Be Someone's Hope

Here’s a lesson for business leaders from Days of Our Lives…

Naughty or Nice? How are we communicating in 2022?

From pop stars to business leaders, whose communication skills stand out this year?

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When Will It Be Enough?

After another school shooting, when will it be enough?

communication, inspiration, Leadership, USAbeth CollierMay 25, 2022USA, America, gun, gun violence, shooting, school shooting, Texas, Florida, Indiana, politicians, change, 2nd Amendment, firearms, gun safety, NRA, gun control, gun regulations, expat, leadership, Senators, Sandy Hook, Columbine

Three Skills that Saved 700 Lives on Titanic

These three skills saved 700 people on Titanic.

And they are just as valuable today.

Seven Communication Lessons from Legendary Coach Phil Jackson

Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson knows a lot about leadership, teamwork, and developing talent.

His book, Eleven Rings, also offers up some valuable communication lessons…

communication, Leadership, Learning, pop culture, USA, Writingbeth CollierFebruary 22, 2022Phil Jackson, Communication, communication skills, communication tips, communication lessons, basketball, NBA, Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers, leadership, emotional intelligence