Category Archives: Listening

The Other Flow – Communication

Posted on October 27, 2020 by laurencerumming

We all know the importance in business of cash flow.  What is also important is the flow of communication.  Poor communication impedes the ability of a business to respond to situations in a timely manner and make sound decisions.  Misunderstood … Continue reading →

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Last Blog Post ……..for now

Posted on September 2, 2019 by laurencerumming

Over the past eight plus years I have written 335 blog posts, this being my 336th.  It did not start easily, nor frequently, but in the last few years it has been weekly.  Some came quickly, some not so quick.  … Continue reading →

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Listening, Reading and Writing

Posted on July 29, 2019 by laurencerumming

Being male, I quite often am told I don’t listen or have selective hearing or, sometimes that I am deaf.  I am guilty sometimes of paying more attention to my answer than listening to the person speaking.  True listening is … Continue reading →

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Practice

Posted on March 18, 2019 by laurencerumming

I saw an acapella group the other evening called Countermeasure.  Absolutely amazing what the human voice can master, sounding like a full orchestral accompaniment!  What the audience saw was the result of 10 years work and constant practice. While they … Continue reading →

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How Do I Keep Up?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by laurencerumming

I am often asked by entrepreneurs starting small business, “How do I keep up with what is happening in the business? This is not a simple question to answer as it depends on your communication style, level of knowledge on … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Business

Posted on June 18, 2018 by laurencerumming

In my role as an Employment Counsellor I got to hear many stories of why people found themselves unemployed.  For some it was simply that the business wasn’t doing well and there was not enough cash flow for them to … Continue reading →

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Did I Hear You?

Posted on June 11, 2018 by laurencerumming

When we listen, we sometimes let the ‘inner voice’ interfere with the conversation.  We let our mind think about our response rather than respectively waiting for the person to finish.  We may miss out on the important points of the … Continue reading →

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The Search and the Solution

Posted on April 30, 2018 by laurencerumming

For any small business it is always wise to know what your competition’s pricing is in comparison to yours.  You are competing in the same marketplace and with the same potential customers, so you need to know how you stack … Continue reading →

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Appreciation for the Story

Posted on April 9, 2018 by laurencerumming

I was reminded last night of the importance of listening to someone’s story before making up one of your own.  Over my lifetime I have developed a deep appreciation for music, music of all genres.  That is, except for rap.  … Continue reading →

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Puzzling World

Posted on March 26, 2018 by laurencerumming

We live in a world of contradictions.  We are repeatedly told that stress is a killer, but we fall victim to it in all of our interactions. I was at a forum today where it was mostly managers or executives.  … Continue reading →

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