Change Notes #37 July 28th, 2021
Welcome to another Change Notes newsletter! Summer is winding down and everyone has started to think about the fresh start of fall. A fresh start can come with many changes to the way you are currently operating. A small adjustment to your meetings or marketing, communication, or mindset could make a world of difference to end this year on a high note. These articles can offer some guidance on all of those topics. We hope you enjoy!
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Four Steps to Improve Retention with Schema Theory
What is Schema Theory? “A schema is a mental model stored in long-term memory that the brain uses to organize information”. Everything is tied to a schema and your memories and feelings. We obviously associate different things and feelings with individual words in our brain. when people hear words in meetings or see words on marketing pieces, they already have a preconceived notion about that word and what they associate it with. These schemas are a great way to improve retention when it comes to your marketing, meetings, and more.
Four Steps to Improve Retention with Schema Theory | Learning Solutions Magazine
How To Communicate Like A Leader
Leaders communicate differently than most, and that is what makes them good at what they do. But how can you communicate like a leader in your everyday life? Leaders are persuasive, they speak up, they ask questions, and other important things that increase the effectiveness of their communication with others. Applying these tips to your life can greatly improve your communication skills in and out of the office.
Turning Your Thought Leadership Content Into A Business Development Tool
Knowing who you are as a company is important, but making sure the public knows who you are as a company is almost just as important. Marketing is a great way to show off your thought leadership. This does not just have to be about attracting customers to your business, it can be about attracting new talent to hire or other important aspects to your business. Using these tips from Forbes can turn around how you are currently conducting your thought leadership content.
Turning Your Thought Leadership Content Into A Business Development Tool (forbes.com)
3 Ways to Challenge the Agile Norm
Everyone wants to stand out from the normal way of doing things. Challenging these ways is the best way to get out of your comfort zone. As we come out of a year of remote work, the office might look a little foreign to most people. This is an excellent time to develop new habits outside of what everyone else is doing.
How An Innovative Mindset Can Take You Somewhere Unexpected
Life is all about your mindset; Your mindset can completely change how you are feeling or where life will take you. An innovative mindset especially can send your work into a different direction. This article can offer suggestions on how to establish the innovative mindset as well as ensure you are keeping to it.
How An Innovative Mindset Can Take You Somewhere Unexpected (forbes.com)