Developing relatable leadership skills can help strengthen communication, deepen relationships, and create greater influence at work and beyond. It’s summer! Back in the day, summer was my favorite season. My parents shipped me off to summer camp in the mountains when I was 10 years old, and I looked forward to returning every summer after […]
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Why Human Connection Matters in the Age of AI
Human connection in communication builds trust, presence, and engagement in ways AI simply cannot replicate. Communicators today are no longer evaluated only by how well they deliver information. We are evaluated by how effectively we create engagement, trust, clarity, and emotional connection across multiple platforms and attention spans. Using AI can be a bonus to […]
How Communication Builds Professional Visibility
Communication and professional visibility are more connected than most people realize. One of my new projects this season is book writing. I’ve had this project on the back burner for a while and have finally decided that this is the season to take it off the shelf and get it done. As a speaker, I’m […]
How to Show Your Audience (and Meeting Planner) Some Love
For speakers and professionals, loving your audience isn’t about bringing more energy. It’s about something far more intentional. Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, this month of love isn’t over. In light of this month’s ‘love’ theme, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what it means to “love your audience”. This phrase sounds […]
Why Effective Communication Skills Start With Finishing
The new year invites fresh starts. But effective communication skills aren’t about beginning again. They’re about finishing with intention. Even though we are three weeks into the new year, statistically, many people who set resolutions or goals at the beginning of the year have already stumbled and/or have given up. Ouch. The new year is […]
My Top Reads of 2025
My top reads of 2025 show why connection and communication aren’t soft skills but essential to leadership and organizational success. It’s that time of year – business slows down and holiday traditions and rituals come into play. Gatherings with neighbors and family fill weekends, and gift-giving and exchanging dominate many social events. This also is […]