My heart goes out to everyone affected by coronavirus & COVID19. During times of crisis and uncertainty, it’s easy for anxiety about one area of work or life to affect our communication across the board. In this Communication Q&A, Robert wants some pointers for keeping conversation and communication in his workplace more positive and productive…
You can find Mike Kerr on Twitter @HumoratWork Does your workplace have an office clown? Is your office environment one that encourages a hearty laugh, or is humor seen as something that isn’t sufficiently serious – or even unprofessional? Workplace that have a hearty dose of humor as part of their culture often boast…
You can find Andrea Menard on Twitter @Andreamenard We have unparalleled access to different ways of making our voices heard. Yet in this wealth of communication means, a huge number of people continue to be slienced, due to shame, fear, and systemic discrimination. In this interview, I sit down with Andrea Menard, a Métis singer,…
When doing an activity that puts you in the spotlight, it seems a given that your personality will have a pretty significant factor in whether or not you enjoy it and how much effort it takes to succeed at it. When it comes to public speaking, most assume that extroverts are naturally more inclined…
Despite all best efforts, some people are simply difficult to communicate with. You’ve probably met this person; no matter how hard you try, they seem to miss chunks of conversations. No matter how clear the note, they still twist the message. No matter how explicit the instructions, they still manage to screw them up. It doesn’t seem…
