by ImpactAdmin | Sep 23, 2016 | QuickBits
In any project, any job, and for that matter in life, we need to surround ourselves with a consortium of people that support us. Seek out those that can help you, challenge you, and support you. They will support you when you need them and you should support them as...
by ImpactAdmin | Sep 6, 2016 | QuickBits
Communication by nature is fraught with error. In conversations there is what we intend to say and then what we actually say. Then there is what the other person heard and what they think they heard. Then there is what they tell everyone else what was said. Error...
by ImpactAdmin | Aug 24, 2016 | QuickBits
Capturing people’s attention and gaining their buy-in requires being succinct. It is becoming even more important as we are barraged with information from all the various technologies. BLUF is an acronym for Bottom Line Up Front. Begin by telling people your purpose...
by ImpactAdmin | Aug 2, 2016 | QuickBits
It does not matter how well written are your documents, plans, and procedures. If you can not engage people in powerful conversations, you are going nowhere. Identify the conversations that are critical to your success and go there first. As more and more...
by ImpactAdmin | Jul 5, 2016 | Questions of Leadership
Our ability to question is fundamental to everything we do. Have you noticed that as we get older, our ability to question decreases? We start out life as this little bundle of energy that questions everything around us. Who hasn’t seen the toddler ask a series of...
by ImpactAdmin | Jun 20, 2016 | QuickBits
Work life, and life in general, comes down to one thing: managing risk. There are many risks like financial risks, delivery risks, and customer risks. Do not get distracted by all the risks; focus on the risks that are the most likely AND that have highest impact....
