Team Building & Effective Communication – Nally Ventures Leadership

How we use Birkman assessments to jumpstart development

Nally Ventures — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:46:48 +0000

In our previous post, we looked at The Birkman Method of assessment and the advantages it provides for individual, team, and leadership development. By measuring four key areas: usual behavior, stress behavior, needs, and interests, Birkman provides a deep understanding of what makes someone motivated, engaged, and productive. Here at Nally Leadership, we use Birkman assessments in a few…

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#AskNally – Communication

Nally Ventures — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:09 +0000

Q: “I feel like I am constantly repeating myself in meetings and conversations at work, and I am really getting frustrated. What do I do?” A: When our message sounds perfectly clear to us, but it is just not being received the way we want, it can be very frustrating. As leaders, we have to remember that “The two words ‘information’ and ‘communication’ are often used interchangeably…

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The 4 C’s Part 3: Tips for Using the 4 C’s to Nurture More Productive Conversations

Nally Ventures — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:25:04 +0000

Avoid miscommunication and make your interactions more meaningful When communication is smoother, life is smoother, work is more productive, relationships are stronger. We’ve talked about ways messages miss their mark and offered 5 considerations to avoid miscommunication (check those out here ). And we introduced the 4 C’s as a way to nurture more productive conversations. Now let’s dig into…

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The 4 C’s Part 2: “Let’s Talk About It”

Nally Ventures — Thu, 11 May 2023 18:43:22 +0000

How to have better conversations using the 4 C’s It should be easy. You talk with someone, you deliver a message, they understand it, and the loop is closed. But of course it’s more complicated than that. Last time, we talked about why miscommunication happens and how to be proactive in making sure your messages get through. Now let’s talk about how to nurture productive conversations using the…

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The 4 C’s Part 1: “That’s Not What I Meant!”

Nally Ventures — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:36:03 +0000

How to avoid communication breakdowns through preparation and action Even when we speak the same language, the message we intend doesn’t always get through. And that’s a costly problem. Miscommunication can cause: Even when we think we’ve done a good job, messages break down. Here are three common reasons why (covered in more detail here). Regardless of the reason…

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6 Tactics for Managing Tough Conversations

Nally Ventures — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:52:52 +0000

“Winging it” is a recipe for failure. Instead, be mindful, prepare, and go into tough conversations with a plan. We’ve all done it—either put off a difficult conversation or forged ahead with less than great results. But tough conversations and conflict are a normal part of life and can be ongoing. How we choose to manage through these times makes all the difference in achieving success. 1.

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Leverage your leadership temperament: What famous leader do you identify with?

Nally Ventures — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:37:50 +0000

The answer may depend on the particular temperament you’re born with. Your temperament is the combination of your mental, physical and emotional traits—your natural predisposition. Temperament governs how people think and communicate. So, leaders need to recognize different temperaments to better communicate with and leverage the strengths of each type of person. Keirsey is one type of…

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Skills for effective leadership – Be a communication catalyst, Part 2

Nally Ventures — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:10:40 +0000

Your biggest communication challenge is to bridge the communication gap between the message that is sent and how it is received. With the right techniques and preparation, you can overcome breakdowns and become a more effective communicator. Professional communicators go through a process to prepare, and there’s no reason you can’t do the same. And not just for big, important events…

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Skills for effective leadership – Be a communication catalyst, Part 1

Nally Ventures — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:50:44 +0000

Hone your communication skills to be a more effective leader. Effective communication is a big part of effective leadership. But we all know how easy it is for communications to go awry, and the problems miscommunication can cause. …

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Insights from our CEO – Communication

Nally Ventures — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:39:27 +0000

Communication challenges are everywhere in every organization, every team, and every relationship. The number one problem in every organization is always communication; the number two problem is too many meetings, so we know that we have a lot of bad and ineffective communications. Leaders have to communicate with a large number of people at different levels and from different positions.

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Leadership quotes about communication

Nally Ventures — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:37:41 +0000

Inspiring leadership quotes from authors, educators, philosophers, composers, playwrights, motivational speakers, and political leaders. Great leadership starts with the ability to connect and communicate effectively with different kinds of people. The biggest communication challenge leaders face is to bridge the gap between the message that is sent and how it is received.

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Coach H. And Her Principles For Success

nallyventuresAdmin — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:24:37 +0000

My business is leadership development; my goal is to help people reach their full potential. I am constantly looking for exceptional leaders and leaders committed to the growth of others. Yesterday, I watched a Middle School basketball coach demonstrate what it takes to be an extraordinary coach. How she coaches – each and every day – is a tribute to her commitment to excellence…

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