by Mary Kelly | Mar 31, 2013 | communication, improving communications, leadership, leadership techniques
6 Questions for Talking with EmployeesSome supervisors, even as experienced managers, have trouble talking with their employees, especially during employee performance appraisal time.To make these conversations, use questions to elicit information and encourage...
by Mary Kelly | Mar 22, 2013 | books, communication, speaking
Book Review:Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think and Act Like a Leaderby Dianna BooherDianna has sold over 4 million books for a reason. This book actually hurt.As I read Creating Personal Presence, I cringed because I discovered things I am doing wrong. For...
by Mary Kelly | Mar 18, 2013 | economy, entrepreneurship, growing your business
Everyone Should Be An EntrepreneurI was very honored to be a guest speaker on Money Q&A’s podcast series called “Your Money Your Choices” this month. My episode title was “Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur.”Go here to listen and to...
by Mary Kelly | Mar 12, 2013 | communication, marketing
Perfecting Your Pitch: Can Your Elevator Speech Take you to the Top?What is the value of a good elevator pitch for you and your business?A perfect elevator speech should compel the receiver to respond with meaningful and relevant conversation. Your positioning...
by Mary Kelly | Mar 7, 2013 | communication, leadership techniques
This is something that got picked up by many media outlets, and I wanted to share it here as it discusses some important qualities of effective leadership.Yahoo! Telecommuting: Productivity Expert Mary C. Kelly Defends Work-at-HomeDENVER, February 28, 2013 – As...
