Laurie Ford

Create Space in an Overwhelmed Life: A Recipe

April 25, 2016 in Closure conversations, Daily communication, Uncategorized /by Laurie Ford

Sometimes we run down so slowly that we don’t notice when it’s time to off-load some of the things that are piling up around us. Here’s a recipe that worked for a couple people I know. Myself included.

The Problem with People: Hidden Agendas

April 18, 2016 in Daily communication /by Laurie Ford

When you just aren’t “connecting” with someone, do you know what badge you could be wearing – and what badge might be best for the other person too?

The Problem with People

April 12, 2016 in Daily communication, People /by Laurie Ford

You know those name-badges people wear at conferences? I’m thinking people should wear them to state clearly what they are – and are not –committed to in life. It would save so much wasted time and confusion. Did you ever have a conversation with someone who said they wanted your help , only to discover that […]

Do As I Say! (or, Why We Don’t Get What We Want)

April 4, 2016 in Daily communication, get results, Performance conversations, requests /by Laurie Ford

People mostly do what you ask. So think about what you really want before you make a request.

Where Accountability Comes From – How to Support People in Honoring Their Word

March 30, 2016 /1 Comment/in Accountability, Closure conversations, counteroffers, Performance conversations /by Laurie Ford

Here’s how to help other people learn to keep their word with you. Please do it! It’s a service to everyone in their lives, not just you.

Cynicism and Resistance to Change – What Works?

March 22, 2016 in change management, Closure conversations, Credibility /by Laurie Ford

Sometimes cynicism is a symptom of a problem from the past. It’s worth fixing both the problem and the symptom.

A Recipe for Little Changes – Organizational and Personal

March 16, 2016 in Accountability, change management, Closure conversations, counteroffers, get results, Initiative conversations, Performance conversations, Understanding conversations /by Laurie Ford

Five steps to change the way things will be done – in the office and at home – by reducing resistance from others and including their best ideas.

Why We Don’t Put Deadlines into Our Requests

March 3, 2016 in Daily communication, effective communication, get results, Performance conversations, requests /by Laurie Ford

Is it pushy to ask for what you want? Not if you’re pleasant about it. In fact, you might be doing them a service.

The Hard Work of Making Good Requests: Part II

February 24, 2016 in Credibility, effective communication, get results, requests /by Laurie Ford

The first rule for getting what you want is to Pay Attention to spelling out exactly what you want. Then make a request for it.

The Hard Work of Making Good Requests: Part I

February 17, 2016 in Accountability, change management, effective communication, get results, requests /by Laurie Ford

Help people give you what you really want by making complete requests that use all 6 “journalist questions”.

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