Empty platitudes, vague promises, corporate jargon and performative empathy were all part of negative feedback when Jess Zafarris queried her LinkedIn network. She shares nine phrases to retire from your leadership vocabulary and what to say instead in this article. These resonated with our AHD team: Don’t say: “We’re a family.” Don’t say: “We hear you.” (If you don’t … [Read more...]
4 tips for effective email communication
In this era of hybrid and remote work, proper communications of all types, including email, matter. In fact, considerate email is an evident way for leaders to demonstrate intentions in their communications to employees. Members of the Ragan Advisory Board share sound email tips. Source: Ragan, September 26, 2023. Link. Here’s what stood out. Consider the time of your … [Read more...]
Free calendar helps keep track of heritage, awareness months
The communications pros at Ragan developed a handy calendar that lists key heritage months and days. Source: Ragan, September 25, 2023. Link. The calendar isn’t a comprehensive list of every affinity event . . . It focuses specifically on heritage, gender and sexuality, and disabilities to cast a net that’s helpful for most communicators. Direct link to PDF. … [Read more...]