One of the most powerful personal and professional tools for successful living is the consistent practice of detached involvement. Focusing on the process, and not on the outcome, is difficult for many of us. That’s because we tend to be future-focused rather than presently involved. Whatever it is we’re trying to accomplish and achieve, we’re…
I’d like to offer a paradigm shift for the way we conduct ourselves professionally. Rather than thinking about how to make ourselves and our teams the most successful in the business, let’s go for how to make a positive impact for our clients, colleagues and team culture. Focusing on significance, rather than success, oftentimes takes…
Serves 2 2 Ears 2 Eyes 1 Open Mind 1 Open Heart Strong Desire to Connect There are different types and levels of listening, and not all are created equal. There’s shallow or disconnected listening, where we hear what the other is saying, but only as it’s associated with our own opinions and agendas. Deep…
We’re constantly trying to get people to comply with our requests, and most times we succeed out of shear persistence on our part and pure exhaustion experienced by the receiver of our expressed desires and demands. There’s a simpler, more strategic way to go about getting our needs met. The next time you’d like a…
One of the most common ways we block communication is by comparing, topping or one-upping. Ever tried to tell someone how busy, overwhelmed and stressed out you are only to have them tell you how much more work and pressure they have?Not only does that not resolve your problem, now you feel like your issues…
Two years ago I boarded a United flight to NYC. After take-off from L.A., the pilot greeted the passengers and said he expected the smooth flight to reach its destination in 4 hours and 44 minutes. I immediately told the gentlemen seated to my left and right that this would be an incredibly fabulous flight!…
Organic Communication specializes in providing coaching and consulting services to attorneys, law firm executives and law firms. Lee K. Broekman is an expert in teaching communication and management skills and works with individuals and teams in the legal community to: Develop business and build relationships Manage profitable practices and positive personnel Manage time and stress…
Creating Authentic Connections Marketing and Networking Workshop, Part 1 Join us for an engaging, interactive session on the art and science of communication and creating authentic connections that lead to new business. You will leave with tools and techniques grounded in science (and that are just plain fun) to take your professional relationship dynamics to…
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