How to Get Buy-in For Your Idea: Tips to Seal the Deal
Great Idea. Lots of Nods. No Decision. Now What? You’re trying to get buy-in for your idea—an idea you know would add real strategic value—but it’s stuck in conversation purgatory. People are talking about it. Agreeing with it. Circling it in meetings. Saying, “Let’s...
Want a More Creative Team? Stop Saying These Courage Crushing Words
Say This, Not That for a More Creative Team If you want a more creative team, there’s one simple but powerful habit you need to avoid: crushing their courage with careless language. You don’t need bean bags and brainstorming retreats to build innovation (although we...
How to Reduce Conflict at Family Gatherings (Without Reaching for the Diaper Genie)
Family Gatherings, Minus the Tension: Powerful Phrases That Help What’s the polite way to not lose your mind when there is conflict at a family gathering? #askingforafriend Like, hypothetically, if someone brings up that topic.Or makes that comment.Or stares silently...
