The Crandallabra
Delightful Ideas & Sparks of Interest
Style & Substance – Communicating with Your Own Voice
Have you ever appreciated what someone had to say despite her unappealing tone? Ever listened to someone drone on for no real reason just because his voice was pleasant? Chances are you’ve tolerated either a bad presentation or dull content because you liked either the
Of course they want to know why. So do you.
Generation Y gets a lot of bad press for being a generation that wants to know WHY they have to do things at work. Their questions are seen as annoyances: why do they have to wear uniforms? Why do they have to follow certain procedures?
The Negative Side of Positivity
I am an optimist. I would rather trust the potential I see in people and situations than be cautious of it. But, because my penchant for rose-colored glasses has bitten me in the backside more than once, I choose to call on my naturally curious
Hey, Look! Free Brains!
Many companies use the phrase, “people are our greatest asset.” It is a fine sentiment. Despite the common use of that statement, senior management is often suspicious of their greatest asset. That suspicion can turn into fear and drag a company to a slow and
Cars, Art & the World of Work
Why do I work to improve workplace communication? Why do I see intricate and immediate value in the infinite complexity of workplace communication? Why doesn’t the sea of variability that is working with other humans deter me from trying to help them succeed in making
