by Maureen Steele | Nov 19, 2012 | Interpersonal Communication, Training Box Occasional Blog
The contacts made in business networking are useful in a number of ways such as growing your business, reaching new clients or in reinforcing your own professional reputation. It is especially important to hit the right note when you meet new people in a networking...
by Maureen Steele | Oct 15, 2012 | Interpersonal Communication, Training Box Occasional Blog
It can be a challenge to strike the right note when you have to introduce yourself to people who do not know you when you are not in the workplace. The temptation might be to say too much and that can be boring. Saying not enough on the other hand, risks being...
by Maureen Steele | Sep 12, 2012 | Personal Mastery, Training Box Occasional Blog
One huge learning point we can take from the stunning performances of the athletes at the 2012 Paralympics, is that perception can influence both the individual performing and those observing. The outstanding achievements and the beliefs of excellence of all the...
by Maureen Steele | Aug 17, 2012 | Personal Mastery, Training Box Occasional Blog
After a week of reflecting on how great the Olympics were, we can only marvel at the astounding achievement of the athletes who took part. Skill, talent, dedication and the occasional flash of genius all played a part in medal success. The words of one athlete, Team...
by Maureen Steele | Jul 12, 2012 | Interpersonal Communication, Training Box Occasional Blog
In an earlier blog, we wrote about a site called “Lumosity” that claims to improve brain health and performance. The Training Box has been diligently exercising with encouraging results. One of the skills that is enhanced by regular training of this nature is...
by Maureen Steele | Jun 25, 2012 | Training Box Occasional Blog
Technically speaking, I am not sure how admirable a communication skill it is to be able to confidently answer a question without actually answering the question. This is something politicians are frequently accused of – just take a look at the infamous Jeremy...
