Words matter. A short but very powerful statement, this old saying feels especially timely right now in Washington.
So, let’s talk about how we can be more intentional and get better results when communicating with others.
It doesn’t matter if you are having a face-to-face, phone, or email conversation—or if you are trading quips over Twitter—how you approach a conversation directly impacts the outcome.
Tag: Millennial
Resilience: Millennials on the Rise
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Read MoreOn October 19, 2017, Management Concepts participated in a professional development series with the Young Government Leaders (YGL) and Blacks In Government NOW Generation (BIG-NOW). We have been joining forces to create educational networking events to increase the participation and engagement of underrepresented groups within public service. This breakfast event was held in Washington DC and included a dynamic keynote speaker followed by panelists who told compelling personal stories about how they have succeeded in their careers while sharing thoughtful career advice to those in attendance.
Your Words Matter: Have Conversations that Make Things Happen
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Read MoreWords matter. A short but very powerful statement, this old saying feels especially timely right now in Washington.
So, let’s talk about how we can be more intentional and get better results when communicating with others.
It doesn’t matter if you are having a face-to-face, phone, or email conversation—or if you are trading quips over Twitter—how you approach a conversation directly impacts the outcome.
The Art of Coach Matching
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Read MoreA strong coaching relationship is based on just that…relationship. While some of the factors that we’d think to be important are meaningful matching criteria, some considerations carry more, or less, weight than we’d expect. What the client wants doesn’t always track with what the client needs. Yet one or more client preferences may increase the likelihood that they feel connected to their coach or even view their coach as legitimate. And while we can’t all be expert match-makers, below are some considerations to keep in mind, whether you are a prospective client looking for a coach, or in the position to match coaches and clients together.