We all have battles to fight, whether at work or at home. The trick is know which battles to fight, which to postpone, and which to run from. No one knew more about fighting battles than the ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu, who wrote the classic book on military strategy, “The Art of War.” What can a Chinese warrior teach us about choosing our own battles? Today the Guys draw principles from “The Art of War” to give time-tested advice for achieving victory in your own battles.
How “connected” is your workplace? Businesses used to believe that social connections between employees were unnecessary and potentially distracting. Now they understand that creating ways for employees to connect is the key to unlocking their employees’ full potential and getting the most from their talents. In “How to Connect in the Workplace,” the Guys explain the importance of social connection at work and give practical tips for connecting with your coworkers.
Do you ever feel discouraged or disappointed after a big presentation? Do you feel as if you’ve failed in some way, and become overly critical of your performance? The “post-presentation letdown” is a common experience among communicators, and if you’re not careful it can lead you to make bad decisions and draw the wrong conclusions. In “Dealing with Post-Presentation Discouragement,” the Guys explain the causes behind the letdown, and give tips for dealing with it in a constructive way.
Are you an introvert? Have you ever noticed that it’s the outgoing, enthusiastic, dominant personalities that seem to get all the attention—and the promotions? Have you wondered if someone like you has what it takes to become an outstanding communicator? Episode 135 of the Communication Guys podcast is “Why Introverts Can Be Great Communicators,” where the Guys describe the overlooked talents that introverts naturally possess, and explain how to capitalize on those talents.
Could you use a good laugh? Then today’s episode is for you. Are you looking for profound insight into communication theory and practice? Come back next week. Today is April Fools’ Day, when the Communication Guys like to relax, kick back, and have a few laughs at someone else’s expense. Life doesn’t get much better than that! Episode 134 of the Communication Guys podcast is “The Annual April Fools’ Episode,” where the Guys pay tribute to the stupid things all of us have probably said. Enjoy!