September Communique' - Ask for More

What Do You Say Communique'

September 2012 - "Ask for More"

Monthly eNewsletter

September Greetings!

In this month's Communique' I feature the most powerful positive communication advice I've ever received.

Years ago when I was in college, one of my first mentors shared with me the best way to respond to criticism....WITHOUT getting defensive!

Read on...and find out how to "ask for more" when you receive negative feedback. Plus, read the bonus article on what annoys employees at work.

Lastly, a SPECIAL REQUEST:

Please email me YOUR best communication advice--in 10 words or less--by the end of September and be included in next month's Communique'!!!

I look forward to hearing from you!

All the best,

Communication Expert, Speaker & Author of the book

"If You Can't Say Something Nice, What DO You Say?"

What DO You Say?

We spend a lot of time and energy figuring out how to constructively GIVE negative feedback.

How do we respond when we RECEIVE it? Do we respond gracefully or do we get defensive?

One of my first mentors suggested that we

ASK FOR MORE!

Here's an example and a list of ask-for-more phrases to use in response to criticism.

What Annoys Employees
at Work?

Sarita's Informal Survey

In the 18+ years that I've spoken
at companies, campuses and conferences on staying positive and working together better, I have received feedback from hundreds of employees on what annoys them at work.

This feedback falls into four categories:

1. Lack of appreciation

2. No big picture

3. Lack of belonging

4. Slackers not confronted

Find out what they say about each category!