Owner, Communicate Colorado LLC
A few years ago, I was speaking at a conference where I also attended another session on communication. The presenter was singing the praises of having an Open Door Communication Policy when someone in the back of the room raised his hand. He was upset. He stood up and said, “That open door …
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(Photo: American Eagle Overlook, Victor CO) Let’s see a show of hands — how many of us have ever tried to make everyone happy? Sometimes we’re called “people pleasers.” Often we lead a committee, a workplace team or plan a family reunion. We bend over backwards to consider all opinions and …
Recently, I watched as a highly influential public figure, business owner and community leader treated someone who has an impairment with a level of respect, kindness and consideration rarely seen these days. And I was once again struck by the fact that those who succeed - in business, in school, at …
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Can you believe it, I didn’t learn how to use a computer until 1993! My engineer cousin let me borrow his and I did my very best to goof up all his settings and document margins without knowing what the heck I was doing. Well, I’ve learned a few things since then. Hopefully these tips will help you …
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Hello. My name is Laura Lollar. I was a social media junkie. In 2008, I jumped on the bandwagon and eventually ended up with various Facebook (FB) pages, Twitter accounts, YouTube channels, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn. Since 2001, I have learned SEO, how to build my own websites, blogs, …
My dad and his dad, working the farm I’ve written about my Mom in a previous post, so it’s time to give my Dad some “ink” too. He taught me it’s never too late to start over and you never give up. He’s followed Winston Churchill’s advice to a “T” and set a wonderful example for me and my …
