Category Archives: Leadership

How to Communicate With an Egomaniac

The world’s most famous athlete and a two-time presidential contender both torpedoed their careers with their self-destructive narcissism. Tiger Woods referred to his ego- maniacal state as a “sense of entitlement” in his televised mea culpa. John Edwards outed himself as a narcissist in an ABC interview after he was caught cheating on his [...]
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What Every Communicator Can Learn From … Michael Jackson

Executive communication coach Connie Dieken shares what every communicator can learn from watching Michael Jackson. She captures three leadership lessons from his newly released film, "This is It," that can transform your approach to presentation skills.
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Did This CEO Hit the Sweet Spot?

Executive communication coach Connie Dieken critiques a video interview of Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld, sharing two tips to help all executives come across better and prevent undermining their own influence.
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10 Radically Different Resolutions for 2010

Top 10 Communi-lutions to Improve How People Respond to You In Our Distraction-Driven Decade Most of us resolve to shed extra pounds, get out of debt, or be more organized as we strive to reinvent ourselves in the New Year. But as the odometer turns over for 2010, what if we focus on a more professionally [...]
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How to Apologize Effectively

Communication coach Connie Dieken explains how to apologize effectively by being direct, sincere and swift. She shares specific tips from page 124 of her new book, "Talk Less, Say More."
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How to Hijack Your Own Influence during Q&A

Executive communication coach and author of Talk Less, Say More, Connie Dieken shares how to handle tough, off-topic questions in today's loosey-goosey world of Q&A. If you do presentations, this advice can prevent you from losing influence. It will prepare you to maintain control of your message. If only President Barack Obama had followed this advice at last week's prime time news conference...
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The Less is More Lesson

Executive communication coach Connie Dieken explains why leaders must talk less and say more in today's world. Connie takes South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford to task for his rambling press conference after his six-day disappearing act and philandering scandal and offers tips on how leaders can influence intentionally.
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Is Your Voice Undermining Your Success?

Executive communication coach Connie Dieken shares how to use your voice to be more powerful, and why you don't sound like you think you do.
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Credibility Smackdown

Connie outlines why Jim Cramer went down in flames on Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show." She explains the essentials of a successful media appearance and details why many leaders are making the same mistakes as Cramer in their presentations and other high-profile communications.
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Conquer Criticism: Tips to Overcome It

We’re living in a harsh, harsh world.  I’m sure you’ve noticed that you can now get a daily dose of cheap shots here on the Internet. Follow the comment section after most web entries and you’ll find boatloads of hyper-critical, snarky comments.  Turn on your TV and there it is again – the Simon Cowell [...]
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