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Disparity of Perception and Reality

Ben Decker

September 24, 2020

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I love to watch golf on TV. My kids laugh at me, because when they walk into my room late at night, I am frequently watching replays that I viewed earlier in the day. This, of course, happened this last weekend with the US Open and Bryson DeChambeau’s impressive win. … Continue reading →

How listener focused are YOU?

Ben Decker

September 21, 2020

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Kelly and I were meeting with a business partner in our backyard yesterday when our twelve-year-old came outside wanting help with something. The end result was that he was going to ask his fifteen-year-old brother for help, and as he walked away, Kelly yelled “Start with ‘Brother…’”, to which I … Continue reading →

Out of Sight

Ben Decker

July 29, 2020

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Out of sight can mean out of mind. Without your physical presence around team members, I hope that’s not the case for your team’s work productivity. However, it could be. Here are a couple of things to think about to help ensure productivity and not lose a beat as you and your team … Continue reading →

The Breakdown of ‘Assume’

Ben Decker

December 18, 2019

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Hopefully I don’t need to break down the word as some will joke, however, we all assume too much. We assume people know what we mean, we assume people appreciate an effort or a message we share. We assume THEY know what WE are thinking. They don’t, so let’s be … Continue reading →

View from the 40th Floor: Change at the Top and Bottom

Bert Decker

November 21, 2019

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(Part 4 of a series by Bert Decker) “If we don’t change our model, we are going to crash.” Those were the words of the leader of one of our multi-billion dollar clients, which accents the amazing changes in leadership over the last 40 years. As we close out the decade, … Continue reading →

View from the 40th Floor: Communications on Steroids

Bert Decker

November 6, 2019

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(Part 3 of a series by Bert Decker) We live in a one-click world. Technology has shortened our expectations of time. Impatience reigns – sometimes that’s not so good, but it’s reality. The ability to deliver communications faster and better – now that’s good. Paraphrasing a favorite client: “The better … Continue reading →

View from the 40th Floor: The Technology Multiplier

Bert Decker

October 23, 2019

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(Part 2 of a series by Bert Decker) When Decker started 40 years ago Mark Zuckerberg wasn’t alive, the Mac hadn’t been introduced, and gas was 88¢ a gallon. Social media – what was that? We were one of the first communication companies to use video for coaching feedback, but … Continue reading →

The Power of Likability – Have No Missed Opportunities!

Ben Decker

October 4, 2019

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When someone runs for President of the United States, and a regret they have is that they were possibly “too serious” – that’s a learning moment for all of us. “I did feel a heavy sense of responsibility. I wasn’t as loose or open as I could have been.” This … Continue reading →

“I” Language Doesn’t Influence

Karen Laos

September 11, 2019

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A few times a week, I endure a rigorous indoor cycle class where all I want is a decent workout. As a communication junkie, what I’ve noticed (and that bugs me more and more) is the use of “I” language. Now, I get that we all learned the importance of … Continue reading →

Balancing Connection and Credibility

Nichole Snyder

August 22, 2019

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When I returned to work after having my first baby in 2008, I asked where the nursing mother’s room was. I was informed that there wasn’t one. When I persisted, I was told I was the first woman ever to ask. In 2008. Over a decade later, women still face … Continue reading →