I did a little reading not too long ago about different leadership styles. I found it interesting to learn about my personal style and some of the pros and cons of different styles. Leaders vary and so do leadership styles. Leaders range from those who like to collaborate to those who like to dictate. DoContinue reading “Thinking about leadership styles”
Author Archives: Haynes on Communication
Talk about the things you know
Someone once asked me, “When you deliver a speech, how do you remember it?” Hmm that’s a good question. I’m a member of Toastmasters. I joined in 2018 because I wanted to learn how to speak confidently, deliver speeches and frankly, I was curious to know what it was all about. Since then, I’ve madeContinue reading “Talk about the things you know”
Read it again… later
When you write, you write. And when you read, you read… what you write! It reads exactly the way you intended it to. Am I right? Well, not always. When you spend enough time writing and editing your copy, it becomes very familiar. So familiar that your mind plays tricks on you and will automaticallyContinue reading “Read it again… later”
Is it the right audience?
I get a lot of pleasure in working with small businesses to help them define their brand or refine their marketing strategy. Bringing their ideas to life is always exciting. Most recently, I was approached to help write a promotional campaign for three small businesses. They were pulling together their unique skills — a plumber,Continue reading “Is it the right audience?”
Idioms: A dime a dozen
Idioms are everywhere — a dime a dozen — you might say. As individual words, they don’t make sense, but combine them together and you have a common phrase with its own personal meaning. So, I wasn’t surprised to see emphasis placed on idioms during an English language talking group I sometimes take part in.Continue reading “Idioms: A dime a dozen”
Inject a little expression
I woke up this morning with random thoughts running through my mind. Enthusiasm was the theme of the morning. Why you might ask? I have no idea. But I can say, it’s a good feeling. I have the good fortune of choosing how my day will go. For the most part anyway. But then again,Continue reading “Inject a little expression”
Now you see it
You get better at a sport when you play it often. You get better at piano when you practice. You buy a new car and then you see your make and model everywhere! Research shows that the same way you build your skills you can heighten your senses. And I say, when you’re a writer,Continue reading “Now you see it”
Rainy day thoughts
If the day’s objective was to keep people in, it’s working. Cloudy skies, imminent rain and cooler temperatures are perfect tactics for a dreary day. This kind of day is also good for reflection. And, maybe pulling together the parts of a communications plan. Pulling from my previous blogs, they look like this: Background ObjectiveContinue reading “Rainy day thoughts”
Collaboration… let’s work together
It’s almost that time of year. Close your eyes and imagine the aroma of turkey roasting in the oven; the warm smell of bread in the breadmaker; and that apple pie candle burning, setting the tone for the day. Mmm. Makes your mouth water doesn’t it? Thanksgiving is a day when family gets together. It’sContinue reading “Collaboration… let’s work together”
Sweating is not uncommon
I’m on an adventure. My bucket list has always included travel by train. Not just any travel, but far enough that I could experience an overnight stay in a sleeper car. Hopefully, my adventure will include magnificent views along the way and the good company of other travellers. I’m on the second leg of myContinue reading “Sweating is not uncommon”
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