I CAN CHANGE. I can live out of my imagination instead of my memory. I can tie myself to my limitless potential instead of my limiting past. I can become my own first creator. ~ Steven R. Covey
August Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
We are having challenges with folks interrupting each other while on the phone. Most times it is because they do not realize the person is on the phone because you cannot always see they are wearing a headset. What do you recommend we handle this?
Answer:
I would purchase two desk items for each person. One item can easily recognize that indicates a person can be interrupted and the same item in another color that indicates they can not. Colors red for stop and yellow for proceed with caution.
Tip for a Man:
Question:
I am the only man in a small office with all women and feel uncomfortable on talking about personal things with them where they are very comfortable in sharing things. How do I handle not appearing uninterested by not talking about myself?
Answer:
You can listen and turn the conversation back to them by asking questions getting them to talk about themselves. In sharing you can bring topics of conversation about what you just read or saw at the theatre.
Tip for Women:
Question:
I tend to sound very young on the phone and girlish how can I sound more professional?
Answer:
Practice first by slowing down your pace and dropping your voice a bit and audio tape yourself so you can feel it in your throat. I recommend starting with a simple introduction of yourself and reading a paragraph.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
I have been told I roll my eyes in meetings and been told it offends folks How can I control it?
Answer:
Have someone video tape you in a casual conversation and see what triggers your eyes to roll and other intrusive facial expressions. This will help you begin to manage the eyes rolling.