55% of frontline leaders are left out of leadership training! That means the people leading the most people are least likely to receive leadership training…WHAT?!
02 Introduction Laura Cooley 02 Introduction Laura Cooley

55% of frontline leaders are left out of leadership training! That means the people leading the most people are least likely to receive leadership training…WHAT?!

I understand why organizations feel the need to categorize people using important sounding words like ‘high potential’ or ‘emerging’. This practice focuses more training and mentoring resources into people deemed as most ‘worthy’ of the effort. Grrr.

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Communication - How to be a leader who communicates with purpose and on purpose
10 Create and Communicate Vision Laura Cooley 10 Create and Communicate Vision Laura Cooley

Communication - How to be a leader who communicates with purpose and on purpose

Unlock the secrets of effective communication. Dive into strategies that empower you to convey your ideas with clarity and impact. Whether you're a leader seeking to inspire your team or an individual striving for better connections, this draft book excerpt offers valuable guidance on the art of communication. Explore the pages ahead for valuable insights that can transform your interactions and propel you towards success.

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Emails That Get Action 
10 Create and Communicate Vision Laura Cooley 10 Create and Communicate Vision Laura Cooley

Emails That Get Action 

People are flooded with information and so much of it is junk. We are training ourselves to filter out more and more because we are simply overwhelmed. Here are 4 things to consider when communicating via email:

  1. People notice the to:, cc: and bc:, they notice how many people are on the message distribution and they notice the order of the names.

  2. Manage your distribution list very carefully.

  3. Take advantage of the subject line.

  4. Restructure the body.

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