Category Archives: Unwritten Rules
Your Voice Is Your Business – Don’t Abuse It
Written by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP, MCCT I nearly lost my voice forever. Here’s how to prevent it from happening. Several years ago, I found myself sitting in the office of an eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist, panicking. For over a year, I had suffered from laryngitis and other chronic voice issues. The doctor,Continue reading “Your Voice Is Your Business – Don’t Abuse It”
How to Handle Nerves When Speaking In Public
Written by Alan Cohen Do you feel a flutter of nerves before stepping onto the stage or speaking in front of a crowd? What, you are human?? Even the most seasoned speakers experience pre-speech jitters. While we may think that those butterflies are a bad thing, they may, in fact, just be reminding us howContinue reading “How to Handle Nerves When Speaking In Public”
The Art of Succession Discussions
Written by Jane Halford, FCA, ICD.D There is a certain taboo that comes with leadership succession for family businesses. Passing the torch is a much more difficult conversation when your business and family are intrinsically linked. Often, the founder or current leading generation will intend to remain in control of the business for the foreseeableContinue reading “The Art of Succession Discussions”
Sharing Unspoken Knowledge
Knowledge transfer is a key element to the continued success of any organization, especially when it comes to leadership transitions. Explicit knowledge is easy enough to pass on to an incoming leader. Facts, processes, and procedures are tangible pieces of information that can be documented without a second thought. However, there is a second categoryContinue reading “Sharing Unspoken Knowledge”