There are 5 bad ways to answer questions. Avoid these pitfalls to get hired to your dream job or to lead your team successfully. I have had the privilege of posing questions to over 1,000 business leaders for jobs and for our books. So I’ve been on the receiving end of many great answers from some of the most respected CEOs on the planet. And I’ve also heard answers from less-skilled managers. [Continue »]

We all place a high value on public speaking. Don’t we? If a CEO gives an electrifying product launch speech, their stock price jumps up. If a politician gives a boring speech, we may not vote for them. If a colleague communicates well, their influence in your company grows. Part of building influential relationships as a leader is knowing how to speak well. I’ve discovered a set of tactics which will make you more powerful during meetings, keynote speeches, and media interviews. [Continue »]

What’s the #1 mistake in business?

Marshall:  How do you define “#1 mistake?”

Geoff:  Let’s define it as a mistake that is most common, most damaging, and most preventable.

M:  I believe the #1 mistake in business is the failure to follow up. [Continue »]