My clients and their teams are facing a lot of change: AI, budget cuts, the implications of tariffs…and new organizational structures. Now more than ever, it’s essential for leaders to communicate clearly and effectively with their teams. Last week, I was in Palm Springs to deliver a private Rock The Room® half-day workshop for 10 …
Leading Through Disruption & Change: An Essential Soft Skill Read More »
When it comes to communicating effectively, there are a variety of ingredients to consider. One key insight from my Rock The Room® Performance System is what I call PSU: Passion, Stakes, Urgency. Great communication includes all three. Whether you’re incentivizing a team, a client/customer or even a family member or friend, if you want your …
Are you using the most effective and appropriate “communication modality” for any given situation? I’ll explain what I mean. In this day and age, there are multiple modalities (and to be certain, more coming in the future)… Here are just a few on what I call THE COMMUNICATION LADDER™. A lot of people in life …
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In this 2-minute video recorded just after a keynote in Tampa Jan 28, I share 3 tips for how you can get better than you already are. These include: The difference between the amateur and the professional. A key suggestion from a top consultant. A fun and savvy line from my mother. Risk Forward & …
The questions you ask yourself, your market, and your team, will determine what you find. In short, the quality of your questions will play a huge role in your success. Last Wednesday, I spoke to 300+ tech professionals specializing in sales, engineering, executive leadership, marketing HR, legal and IT. One of the topics I focused …
Times of great challenge, crisis or loss lead us to reflect on what really matters. My heart aches for those in L.A. and the decimation of so many homes I’ve stayed in & loved over the years… Having arrived from the land of ice and snow in Antarctica (video below) to scenes of an …
It’s a difficult time now in the world for many. My heart goes out to all those in the Los Angeles area; many of my friends along with thousands of others have lost their homes. It’s apocalyptic and unfathomable. Beyond L.A., there are innumerable individuals and organizations around the globe who are struggling. So I …
Happy New Year! For a long time, (decades in fact), I’ve wanted to visit Antarctica. So this holiday season, I finally did. And as I write this, I’m here now with my husband, Frank, on a 2-week expedition cruise. Here are five insights from my trip: 1. LESS OWNERSHIP = MORE FREEDOM: There are few …
This 10-minute ritual (which I do every year) always brings unexpected insights. Over the years, I’ve shared it with individuals and teams, and countless people have reported back how much they appreciated the exercise. STEP 1 – GET YOUR SUPPLIES Index cards*—have approx 30 blank cards per person Pens Timer *I strongly recommend you NOT …
Victoria Labalme’s 10-Minute Review & Reset Ritual Read More »
As you balance end of year commitments, holidays, family, and friends, keep in mind what it’s really all about. To help with this, here’s a simple question I’ve asked audiences around the world. This brief 30-second excerpt from a keynote will offer you some perspective. Risk Forward & Rock On, P.S. If you’re putting …
