Why You Being Heard Trumps Being Liked

Being heard. How that concept has changed in 2020. When I first wrote this post in 2011, my intent was presenting the idea from a business communication perspective. I find it quite humorous that back in 2011, I used the verb “Trumps” in the title. Another term that...

The Coronavirus Customer Service Test

Who knew a virus would be the ultimate test of a company’s customer service? Historically, customer service complaints have been the norm for a large number of businesses. Could the coronavirus be a customer service wake-up call? So far, the pandemic has had...

5 Social Media Spring Cleaning Ideas

Spring may be just what we need. As I update this post, the Coronavirus  (COVID-19) confines us to our homes (at least I hope that’s what you’re doing). Springtime is a rebirth. And, hopefully, a departure from winter’s cold and snow and our fears...

Okay, Boomer, You Like Your Digital Life, Too

What a difference a decade makes in our digital world. And not only for younger generations. The baby boomer generation is rockin’ its own digital life. In 2010, a Pew Research report focused on internet usage, including: Generating email, joining social...

Do You Like or Love LinkedIn Changes?

Do you have a LinkedIn horror story? No, not the one about the member who hits you up with a sales pitch the second you connect. That’s definitely annoying, but I’m talking about spending tons of time on one of its features, and then – ZAP! The...

Business Emails Are Not Dead

What does your email inbox look like right now? For most of us, way too many emails stuff our inboxes. It sure doesn’t sound like email is dead, does it? Many predicted the death of business emails with the onset of social media. Not only has that not happened, but...

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