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Questions From HR: 3 reasons someone may have an abrupt tone…and what can be done

Questions From HR: 3 reasons someone may have an abrupt tone…and what can be done

by Heather Chetwynd | Apr 17, 2023 | Human Resources

“We have a senior VP who is really abrupt. People are finding her rude and hard to work with. How can we deal with this?” There are three principal factors that influence communication styles: Cultural conditioning Personal conditioning Emotional state Let...
Culturally Intelligent Leaders Know When it’s “Cultural” … and when it isn’t.

Culturally Intelligent Leaders Know When it’s “Cultural” … and when it isn’t.

by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Apr 6, 2015 | Culture and Values

Being a culturally intelligent leader requires more than understanding cultural differences. At times it can be quite difficult to decipher when a particular behaviour is related to cultural conditioning, personality, current circumstances or a temporary emotional...
Which Words Matter the Most When We Talk?

Which Words Matter the Most When We Talk?

by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 16, 2014 | Accent Modification

Words matter a lot! You may have heard that communication is 55% body language, 38% tone of voice and 7% actual words. Well, this myth has been debunked! While body language and tone of voice continue to be important elements of effective communication, we know that...

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