Deb's Communication and Leadership Blog

To Lower Your Employees' Stress, Raise Your Standards

Originally published in Inc. Magazine.

"Everybody is stressed" used to be hyperbole. But today, it's reality. And none of us know how long this is going to last. Between working remotely, homeschooli...

How to Show Warmth When You're Working Virtually

Originally published in Inc. Magazine.

Most of us have come to appreciate (or at least tolerate) working virtually. It makes setting up meetings simpler, decreases commuting time, allows for more fle...

How to Be A Great Listener in Remote Meetings

Originally published in Inc. Magazine.

Whether you're connecting with your colleagues over the phone or by video, being able to replicate the interpersonal connection of an in-person meeting is hard...

Seven Ways to Rally Your Remote Team in Confusing Times

Originally published in Inc. Magazine.

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," begins Charles Dickens's historical novel A Tale of Two Cities. For most of us, we know how to communicat...

Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Biases When Supporting Colleagues Through Stress

Originally published in Inc. Magazine.

Let's say your colleague shows up for your Zoom meeting crying. When you ask what's wrong, they share that they're having a tough time balancing the demands of ...

Why Knowing How to Help Requires Cultural Awareness

Originally published in Inc. Magazine.

A few months ago, my family and I moved to a new home. Among several decorating and renovating projects, we hired a team of four men to install carpets in the b...

Stop Saying 'It's Just My Personality' and Start Saying This Instead

Originally published in Inc. Magazine

Wharton Business School Professor and best-selling author Adam Grant wrote, " 'That's just the way I am' is a missed opportunity for growth. Personality is not y...

Women: Stop Avoiding Conflict and Start Advocating for Yourself

Today, we're diving into a topic that might make you want to hide under your desk: conflict. I know, I know - just the word alone can make us break out in a cold sweat. But here's the thing: research ...

How To Be A More Vulnerable Leader - Even When It Makes You Uncomfortable

It is increasingly common for leaders to show vulnerability. These days, rather than feeling compelled to put up an impenetrable, flawless façade, many leaders are actively encouraged to share their w...

How to Care for Your Clients When Everything Feels Like a Dumpster Fire

Let's be real: The world feels a bit like that time I tried to roast chestnuts without scoring them first – 100% explosive and 100% hot mess. Your clients aren't just dealing with business challenges ...

I’m Speaking: 3 Ways Women Can Ditch the Doubt and Present with Power and Presence presentation skills public speaking

As women, we face a unique challenge when it comes to public speaking: the double bind of being expected to project both authority and warmth, confidence and relatability. It’s an unfair and often u

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5 Strategies for Women Leaders to Transform Workplace Conflict into Collaboration leadership women leaders workplace communication

As women, we bring something special to the leadership table, especially when it comes to handling conflict. The Center for Creative Leadership found that we’re 40% more likely to use collaborative ...

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