Group leadership (Part 3) looks at how leaders can handle an overly talkative person. The following are 5 tips for getting at this issue especially in small group communication settings.

1. Set expectations about...

Informational Power (French & Raven) is one of the types or bases of power. We look at examples of informational power.

Informational Power or Influence happens when a leader provides information, reasons, and explanations that...

Let's take a look at an instant classic leadership book, Bill Hybels' Courageous Leadership. We look at his great tip to choosing a team, the 3 Cs: Character, Competence, Chemistry.

Bill Hybels has become known as a leadership...

Here are 4 Tips to help you do public speaking in English if you have an accent.

Servant Leadership is an important leadership approach that contrasts with traditional management or leadership. The term was coined in the 1970s by Robert K. Greenleaf.

Some well-known servant leaders are Jesus, Gandhi, Mother...

How to become a leader at work? This video unpacks a common three-step process that moves individual contributors to leadership positions in the workplace.

It sounds simple but many people falsely assume if they just do their job...

How Many Times to Practice a Speech?

Here are 4 Tips for How to Communicate Assertively. We'll compare and contrast assertive communication with some other types of communication, we'll give examples, and tips so you can be at your best. The video look as the following: -...

The Johari Window Model is an excellent tool to increase self-awareness and for personal development. I use my own example to illustrate the four squares or windows in the Johari model. The Johari Window model was developed by Joseph...

Quickest, easiest, simplest ways to improve your presentation skills? I get asked that often. Let's look at four ways to improve your presentations right away. When you get better at these four skills, you will stand out among...

This video showcases a toxic work environment where issues of interpersonal relationships, racism, and bullying are prevalent. The employees discuss their experiences with a colleague named Carol, who is accused of being racially...

In this video, two businesswomen share their experiences and advice on how to navigate the world of online dating as successful, high-profile individuals. They discuss strategies for creating a standout profile, maintaining privacy and...

These Top 10 Rhetorical Devices for Persuasion and Public Speaking will enhance the persuasiveness of your speeches. These are also called Rhetorical Techniques or Literary Devices or that writers use in speeches and writing...

Is Eye Movement & Deception Bogus???

This is an introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving in business.

This video showcases a series of comedic crises and mishaps in a workplace setting. From mispronouncing hummus to accidentally donating $1 million to a school, the characters navigate through various challenges with humor and a focus on...

This Effective Communication Skills Training, a 7-part mini-series in how to improve communication (full version). It focuses on concise, clear, and confident communication. Previous versions of this are posted in 7 separate...

These 4 Conversational Maxims will help make you a more effective communicator, especially in conversations.

Paul Grice first developed these maxims they have many applicati
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What is the fundamental attribution error? We'll look at examples and a basic definition to make the fundamental attribution concept practical for professional settings. Fundamental Attribution Error comes from the Attribution Theory by...

Master the art of conversation when you learn how to have a conversation with anyone! It can be difficult and awkward to start conversations. These four can't-miss topics will show you how. In Part 3 of 4 in this collection, we...

This video introduces the concept of responding thoughtfully to a group of office employees. Using the acronym CRAP (Clarifying, Reflecting, Advising, Probing), it explains the importance of listening supportively and considering the...

In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of thorough research and preparation when conducting interviews. They discuss the skill of being able to listen to both their own thoughts and the interviewee's answers simultaneously,...

Communication Professor reacts to Brené Brown's Netflix special to look at her public speaking skills. Brene Brown's special, Call to Courage was based upon her popular books that look at the connection between vulnerability and courage....

This video gives key tips for remembering names. My story is that I used to be pretty bad at names but now I'm very good and I'll show you how to remember names in a very practical way.

I'm convinced ANYBODY...