Management is interviewing a new candidate to be your boss. They love her; you don't.
 
This video explains metaskills—your ability to consciously decide what energy you project.
 
 
Tactfully push back on meetings that meander down the street, seemingly without resolution.
 
A colleague didn't execute so well. You want to be encouraging, so he fixes the process and better distributes his staff's time.
 
Your boss is seldom fully present; you don't feel that your getting her best insights. Here's how you fix it.
 
You were in a meeting where everyone agreed, except you. You didn't say anything, for fear of rocking the boat. Learn how to speak up when you feel like you can't.
 
How you, as a leader, react to a dissenting perspective speaks volumes about your culture.
 
You're in a meeting in which two groups think they just agreed. You heard disagreement. Here's how you respectfully clarify.
 
Three tips for keeping your conversation clear and focused.
 
What to say when someone is droning on in a meeting.
 
Do this to ensure your team benefits from all voices—the noisies and the quiets.
 
Make use of skillful communication to boost your team's dynamics. This is a wonderful opportunity to be vulnerable and positive at the same time.
 
How to communicate with an edgy colleague while respecting their time and expertise.
 
I discuss the power of appreciation and offer examples of how to show it. Trust me, you can't over-acknowledge, over-appreciate, or over-thank people.
 
A huge "Thank You!" to everyone who has watched or shared Say It Skillfully! I hope you're seeing great benefit in your communication skills, and that these videos reach as big an audience as possible.
 
When a colleague is thrown under the bus, how do you react? Here are examples of how to break down the situation and handle it skillfully. Don't sit back and watch, try this!
 
To innovate despite not feeling your boss' full support, how you communicate is critical.
 
The most important part of a mistake is owning it. Next time you mess up, rather than feel bad, circle back and make it right.
 
Two hours after a meeting, it occurs to you what you should have said. Don't panic, there's still time.
 
As a leader, here's how you demonstrate what's non-negotiable in your organization.
 
How to help save a colleague without seeming patronizing.
 
Is it career suicide to suggest a leader might be more self-aware? Not necessarily...
 
Constructively pushing back on a survey that you see accomplishing very little.
 
Resist the temptation to always add your two cents and act like the smartest person in the room.
 
What do you do when a coworker has trouble voicing their concerns? Don't let their valuable input go unheard, try this!
 
A colleague misperceives how they're coming across. Here's a way to help.
 
Join me in a meditation focused on gratitude.
 
You've shown enough at work to be recognized and move up in the company, but your boss seems reluctant to support your advancement. 
 
How to be a leader with your own vision... who also values others ideas.
 
Avoid being overcritical and playing the blame game. Mutual accountability is key.
 
Pulling insights from all corners of a company.
 
Effective communication is about what others hear, not what you think you said.
 
Lessons from a proven CEO about fear.
 
How to help your boss cope with honest feedback.
 
Here's how you use a story to sell an idea, so others fall in love with it as much as you have.
 
Wanna be a "10" at work? Here's how self-reflection can help you reach your goals.
 
A lesson in tactfully delivering bad news.
 
Correct your vendor when they fail, without screaming.
 
Four minutes of pure peace.
 
How to "ban" the three words that kill conversation.
 
My niece and I discuss the importance of staying calm and avoiding blurting things out. The ability to keep a level head no matter the situation is a skill we should all work to master.
 
You've made a mistake that resulted in your relationship with a client ending. Here's how to move forward. 
 
When a boss is micromanaging, it's harmful to everyone involved. Here are ways to communicate the issue and create a win-win.
 
It's finally time for you to approach senior management and call out the questionable ethics of another group at your company... even though they always post great numbers.
 
When you're not sure a "higher-up" trusts you, maintaining and displaying your self-confidence is key.
 
Use the power of positivity and collaboration to pitch a job-sharing scenario for you and a partner.
 
How to calm an anxious boss and give yourself some breathing room.
 
Do you stay silent in fear of getting shut down? Summon your courage, lighten your demeanor, and try this...
 
How do you, skillfully, bring up the subject of diversity, inclusion and social justice in a group when you don't know what the reaction will be?
 
Talk constructively—with anyone. Here's how to be positive no matter what.