Tag: communication skills

• Why Overplanning Hurts Team 

  

  Team productivity often falls apart because of poor communication and too much planning. In this conversation, David Allen and Edward Lamont explain the simple questions most teams never ask, and why that creates problems.

  Dave Edwards

  July 29, 2026

  GTD

  accountability, business communication, Business Productivity, collaboration tools, communication skills, David Allen, Decision Making, Edward Lamont, Getting Things Done, Goal Setting, GTD method, high performance teams, leadership development, leadership skills, management strategies, organizational skills, Productivity Systems, Productivity Tips, project management, remote teamwork, startup leadership, team collaboration, team management, team productivity, team workflow, Time Management, workflow management, workplace communication, workplace culture, workplace teamwork

• Why Work Teams Still Struggle to Succeed 

  

  Why do so many teams fail, even with strong leaders and smart people? David Allen and Edward Lamont share simple team-management habits that build trust, improve communication, and help remote teams work together more effectively.

  Dave Edwards

  July 22, 2026

  GTD

  business communication, communication skills, effective meetings, employee collaboration, employee engagement, hybrid teams, leadership development, leadership skills, meeting management, organizational culture, Productivity Systems, project management, remote team management, remote work strategies, team accountability, team building, team collaboration, team leadership, team performance, team productivity, team success metrics, Work-Life Balance, workplace communication, workplace culture, workplace productivity

• Hire Great People

  Most companies chase perfect resumes and lose great people. There’s a better hiring plan that builds strong teams. I’ll show you how it works.

  Dave Edwards

  April 2, 2026

  Leadership Plus

  communication skills, digital hiring, digital talent, diversity hiring, employee growth, hiring process, hiring strategy, leadership skills, manager tips, remote teams, soft skills, talent shortage, team building, tech skills, workplace trust

• How to Build Trust with Your Team

  

  Great leadership rises or falls on trust. But most leaders don’t know how fast trust breaks. Here are some simple steps that change your team.

  Dave Edwards

  March 5, 2026

  leadership, Leadership Plus

  build trust at work, communication skills, effective leadership, employee engagement, leadership development, leadership skills, leadership trust, management tips, team communication, team motivation, team performance, team trust, trust in teams, workplace culture

• The Next Conversation: How To Stay Calm

  If you are struggling with difficult conversations at work or home, there are some things you can try courtesy of a trial lawyer who has to have productive arguments every day.

  Dave Edwards

  August 21, 2025

  leadership

  assertive communication, communication skills, conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, difficult conversations, effective communication strategies, handling tough conversations, how to have better conversations, how to stay calm under pressure, Jefferson Fisher, pause technique, speak with confidence, speaking clearly and calmly, The Next Conversation book, use of silence in communication, workplace communication tips

• How To Successfully End A Speech

  Speaking in front of a group can make lots of people nervous. Structuring your presentation properly makes a difference, but the ending is very important.

  Dave Edwards

  May 23, 2025

  Public Speaking

  communication skills, effective speeches, engaging speeches, how to end a speech, memorable presentations, presentation skills, presentation tips, professional speaking, Public Speaking, public speaking tips, speaking confidence, speech closing, speech conclusion, speech endings, speech tips, storytelling in speeches