Category Archives: Communication

The Power of Words

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Toby Lucich

Have you run your resume through a word cloud generator to see what you are saying most often to prospective employers? What about your personal or corporate blog?  What we say – especially in today’s hyper-connected world – can say … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Agility, Autonomy, Branding, Communication, Diagrams, Passion, Talent | Leave a comment

Are You Excitable?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Toby Lucich

It’s been awhile. Hello again. How’s the family? Yeah, the sun is starting to sneak out here in the northwest too. Yeah, I’ve been listening to a little Def Leopard, too. Ok, enough small talk. Onto the story. Rick and … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, consulting, Expectations, Happiness, Performance, Reputation, Uncategorized, Value | Leave a comment

Common sense is anything but common

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Common sense. It seems so, well, common. Truth of the matter is: it’s not. I mean, common common sense is a little more prevalent than for which I give it credit. But your common sense? Nope. Not common, at all. … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Communication, Ignorance, Insight | 3 Comments

Cultural Messaging – Stop Neglecting It

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Toby Lucich

When you cast about your organization, who epitomizes your organization’s values? Do you see it just in the executive suite, or do you see it in the line (or in walking among the cubes)? How is your messaging reinforcing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Branding, Change, Communication, Culture | 3 Comments

Why this site will never have a million visitors

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

It’s become clear that more interaction with our reader base would be both welcome and warranted. Toby has mentioned it, both in conversation and in posts. Amy has mentioned it. And I know I could use it. I mean, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Community, Feedback, More than a living | 6 Comments

Formalize it

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

(Feel free to hum along with Peter Tosh while you’re reading this.) When I was on the corporate side of the desk, I tended to place a great deal of emphasis on writing plans. So much so, that some people … Continue reading →

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Deliver bad news early and often

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Sometimes, these things just write themselves. Or I write them, when I’m doing something else. Either way, this little ditty I composed seem worthy of inflicting upon the masses. I’m going to elaborate a bit on a problem with which … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Failure, Fear, Honesty, Management, Mistakes, Tips, Transparency | 3 Comments

Performance Reviews – Then What?

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Toby Lucich

You’ve had your review. Hopefully with feedback from many, likely with input and reflections just from your manager. No one becomes “valued” doing just their one thing – we are all replaceable when we fail to differentiate against our stereotype … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Develop, Execution | 2 Comments

I'll take 'Ass or Elbow?' for 500, Alex

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Not that this comes as a shock to you, gentle reader, but a recent survey by Vital Smarts provides some more fuel for the “your organization doesn’t know what it’s doing” fire. Turns out, most folks are well attuned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Corporate Culture, Project, Wrong | 1 Comment

iFired

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Firing an employee is a sensitive thing. You don’t actually hear about a lot of people getting fired these days — layoffs, “RIFs” and other corporate double-speak for letting people go is more typical. Actually firing a person is (in … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Communication, Employment, HR, Human Resources, Performance, Review, Wrong | 2 Comments