Last week, the electricity went out while we were cooking dinner.
My 6-year-old said “Here’s what we should do. Don’t panic." And then he proceeded to panic.
My husband and I surveyed the status of dinner.
Rice was done, check.
Food was on the grill, check.
Candles, flashlights and solar charger were located, check.
I moved a video call to a phone call.
Things were under control… until cell service went dead in the middle of my call.
As I sat in the dark contemplating my options I thought back to February when our gas was shut off. If there’s one thing I learned from 82 days of cooking in an instant pot and toaster oven, it’s that having the right tools matters.
Having the right tools is key at home and in the workplace.
Companies and leaders often assume that if you’ve reached a certain level, you should already be comfortable presenting your work.
Organizations take for granted that their people know how to do something when they haven’t invested time or energy to teach them.
I’ve worked with many leaders who have risen to positions of authority but aren’t confident in their communication skills.
They put undue pressure on themselves, not to mention shame when they shy away from opportunities instead of investing in resources to help.
Investing in communication skills increases confidence and productivity. It improves trust, retention, collaboration, and innovation, and those are just a few of the benefits.
Don’t take it for granted.
I train leaders and teams to communicate their story and craft clear, compelling messaging that invite audiences into their world.
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