In the name of MY FATHER
2022 has been like no other year for me. I know ... the calendar says we're only at the end of February, but in every other measure for...
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JoAnn Lauterbach
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
What It Feels Like for a Girl
Every now and then I rummage through my old CD collection looking for something nostalgic to play on long drives. I started doing this in...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
“I’ll have what she’s having!” 3 Reasons to Love Ted Lasso S02 E05
Lessons on assertive communication from TED LASSO.
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
Three is a Magic Number
If you spent long ago Saturday mornings in the 70's watching School House Rock like me, you know it's true! Maybe, you came to it later,...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Jun 9, 2021
- 2 min
Everybody Dance!
Up until a few years ago, I routinely spent a few weeks each year running communication workshops in London. These were always some of my...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Feb 26, 2021
- 2 min
A Statement and Four Questions
Based on this statement, no over-thinking, please answer the following four questions. 1. If you had to guess the gender of the speaker,...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Jan 29, 2021
- 1 min
Men and Minimizing Language
Men minimize too. There is research to suggest that both sexes minimize, to more or less the same extent. However, the research indicates...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Breaking Habits -from Cigarettes to Sorrys
Feel an urge. Rummage in handbag. Grab a cigarette. Find the lighter. Flick it open. Ignite the flame. Inhale. Exhale. Gesture with...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Aug 25, 2020
- 3 min
3 lessons from Michelle Obama's DNC Speeches from 2008 - 2020
Michelle Obama gave exceptional speeches at the last four Democratic National Conventions. She expertly adjusted her delivery to meet...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- May 20, 2020
- 1 min
Reality Check
In the last few weeks, I've noticed a reoccurring issue that can best be summed up in the below quote. I've experienced a number of these...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
What's stronger?
Hi, my name is JoAnn, and I'm not working much these days. Whew, that wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Once upon a time, I would...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Apr 22, 2020
- 1 min
Do you or don't you ...
....usually switch on your camera when you sign in to Zoom Meetings? If yes, why? If no, why not? ...really want to be heard? If yes,...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
Mine the Data!
“If you could improve one thing about the way you communicate, what would it be?” Right now, I reckon the vast majority of us would...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min
How Not to Trend
I just googled Pustaries, a high-end grocery store in Toronto. The company was trending yesterday. If you live in the Greater Toronto Region
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Mar 5, 2020
- 1 min
This International Woman's Day declare War on Self-Diminishing Language!
Most of us have no idea we self-diminish . Take the 1 -minute quiz to find out where you stand. Self-Diminishing Language is prevalent...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Nov 27, 2019
- 4 min
Could your Presence be driving Misperceptions too?
Three Ways to Develop Strong Leadership Presence A few years ago a client complained that I was aggressive. Ouch! Feedback isn’t always...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Aug 28, 2019
- 2 min
Coke as Communicator
Earlier this summer my family and I took off to Japan and spent three glorious weeks experiencing life in six cities on the main island....
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Feb 24, 2019
- 2 min
Are you on the Right Channel?
What was the last movie you watched? Where did you watch it? How did you watch it? What price did you pay? How did you share your...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Feb 1, 2019
- 2 min
Have you been TLDNR'd yet?
First things first. Do you know what that even means? If no, hang on a sec., I'll get there soon. If yes, how'd that go for you? Have you...
JoAnn Lauterbach
- Dec 9, 2018
- 1 min
"Must've been a good speech!"
If you've read Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming, you'll recognize those words which became her refrain. She explained that this refrain...
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