Tag Archives: Communication

Christmas on the Coast

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

Here on the coast we have been enjoying milder than usual weather in the late fall with only a few days of frost.  The November rains didn’t really materialize and then decided to put on a show in December with … Continue reading →

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Dependence on Technology

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

As I sit here staring at a computer that cannot connect remotely with my work because of a server issue, I am reminded of our dependence on technology in business and in our everyday lives.  My I-pad somewhat functions as … Continue reading →

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Values, Ethics, and Other Things

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

I know you can’t go back, and I know that society changes, but there are some things that puzzle me. The other day a 12 year old said, “I can’t read this.”  I thought it might be something technical or … Continue reading →

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How Do I Keep Up?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

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 Danger of Minimal Training

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

There is an old cartoon showing a foreman going to his boss and asking about training for an employee.  The boss says, “What if we spend the money and they leave?”  The foreman replies, “What if we don’t train them … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Business

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

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

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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