Use the Power of Pause When Speaking

"Whenever effective public speakers end a sentence or phrase, they usually pause. This gives listeners time to absorb their words. . ."

Run a Decisive Project Meeting

"To keep momentum in a project, you need to run great meetings. . ."

Research: Women Make Better Bosses

"Women make better bosses. That’s the finding of a new survey, which found that women in management positions lead in a more democratic way, allow employees to participate in decision-making and establish interpersonal channels of communication."

The Case for the Outspoken CEO

In the future, other corporate leaders could follow suit, Useem says, speaking out for social change if it could help them attract the talent they want, or line up with customer values, thus boosting their bottom line long-term.

CFOs: Humor a Key Part of Workplace 'Fit'

"A sense of humor is important for fitting into a company's corporate culture and may be key to getting -- or staying -- employed, a U.S. survey says. The survey . . . was based on interviews with more than 1,400 chief financial officers . . ."

Think Virtual Meetings are Hard? You're Right

"A communications coach explains how to make sure people get what you're trying to say, even if they're also checking their BlackBerrys."

How to Manage an Introvert

"Introverts may be less noisy in the workplace, but by all accounts they outnumber extroverts. If you lead or manage others in your organization, odds are, there are at least a few introverts on your team. To get the best from these 'innies,' it's important to learn how to speak their language, whether you are an extrovert or an introvert yourself."

Biden's Political Blunders

This article provides a "list of Biden's political blunders."

In Social Dealings, Being Older is Being Wiser

"It turns out grandma was right: Listen to your elders. New research indicates they are indeed wise — in knowing how to deal with conflicts and accepting life's uncertainties and change. . .And researchers led by Richard E. Nisbett of the University of Michigan found that older people were more likely than younger or middle-aged ones to recognize that values differ, to acknowledge uncertainties, to accept that things change over time and to acknowledge others' points of view."

Toyota's No-Show Leadership

"The last time anyone looked, Toyota was a Japanese company controlled by a Japanese family. But during the entire accelerator recall crisis -- now complicated by brake problems with the Prius -- they have been all but invisible."

Business Psychoanalyst: Raise Your Communication IQ

Alexander Stein, Ph.D., is a business psychoanalyst in New York City and a principal in the Boswell Group and Triad Consulting. He gives insights for better business communication.

CEOs Say: How To Give A Great Presentation

"CEOs say it's important to be well prepared. But they caution that too much rehearsing can result in a wooden delivery at the podium. The most important part of preparation: making sure you're ready for questions and comments from left field. Allow your presentation to flow from the set outline. The audience will feel engaged, and you all may even have a little fun."

How to Be a Better Listener

"Here are several tips that will not only help you listen better, but look like you are listening."

Peter Guber on Sharing Stories, not Just Information, to Communicate Effectively

Knowledge Wharton Article - Peter Guber on Sharing Stories, not Just Information, to Communicate Effectively