Connecting and Conversing in the “Green” Room

Connecting and Conversing in the “Green” Room

Collaboration is key in business! Tina Fox, Women on Course, and Jen Dalton crafted insights that capture the importance of women, mentorship, and informal networking (aka golf) in Tina’s latest blog – Connecting and Conversing in the “Green” Room. Informal networking and mentoring are critical when it comes to the ability to build relationships, grow your…

5 Ways to Assess Your (In)Formal Communications

5 Ways to Assess Your (In)Formal Communications

In March 2020, everything changed. Businesses had to adapt quickly to a new normal of distance in all things, but particularly in communication. Without in-person meetings, adjustments were made, and virtual solutions were found for some of the most immediate and obvious needs. However, some critical types of communication fell through the cracks, and people…

5 Ground Rules Before Starting a Difficult Conversation

5 Ground Rules Before Starting a Difficult Conversation

People disagree. It happens all the time, and it’s hard to know how to deal with disagreements. When it comes to family, politics and religion, the “Thanksgiving Rule” is to just not bring the topics up. But in an increasingly polarized world, we don’t always have the luxury of avoidance. In our personal lives, we…

5 Ways Mentoring Builds Leadership Skills & Your Personal Brand

5 Ways Mentoring Builds Leadership Skills & Your Personal Brand

In today’s business world, mentorships are among your most critical professional relationships. Finding a mentor helps you in your development and commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Conversely, taking on a mentee opens you up to fresh ideas and helps you locate and nurture excellence in succession. From either side, there are some key skills…