by Roz Usheroff | May 27, 2020 | Achieving One's Potential, Advice, Career Development, Communication, Leadership, Legacy, Networking (Professional), Networking (Social), Personal Branding, PR Strategy, Relationships
Have you ever met someone who captured your immediate attention? Did you notice how engaging they were as a conversationalist? How quickly did you feel personally connected with them and inspired? This is the power of charisma. Why should charisma matter today? Video...
by Roz Usheroff | Dec 20, 2018 | Advice, Communication, Networking (Professional), Networking (Social), Relationships, Social Networking, The Art of Conversation
This is the season where social/business parties and events take place and family members get together. If you find making small talk during social interactions challenging, read on! Tips: Whatever social event you are involved in, think about adopting “host”...
by Roz Usheroff | Sep 5, 2018 | Advice, Communication, Crisis Management, LinkedIn, Networking (Professional), Networking (Social), Outside The Box, Personal Branding, PR Strategy, Relationships, Resolving Conflict, Social Networking, Values & Ethics
Once upon a time, you were taught to avoid potentially controversial topics with clients such as national politics, particularly in office environments and social settings. In other words, there were unspoken boundaries that one would not cross as it was both impolite...
by Roz Usheroff | Apr 30, 2018 | Communication, Networking (Professional), Networking (Social), Relationships, The Art of Conversation
Admittedly, I was perplexed and even a bit annoyed by the title of a recent article in Inc. “Science Discovered That Banning Small Talk from Your Conversations Makes You Happier.” I have always said that small talk leads to big talk and that it paves the way for...
by Roz Usheroff | Dec 19, 2017 | Communication, Networking (Professional), Networking (Social), Social Networking, The Art of Conversation
Good conversation acts as a framework for any successful appearance at an office party. It projects your personality, shows your sincerity, adaptability and sense of humor. It may not be intellectual, but small talk sends important signals about you. You’re...
