Mel ButcherSep 14, 20212 minA Quick Tip for Better Engagement With SuperiorsThis tip applies to interacting with your superiors, but honestly, it can help you improve communication in any relationship. If you feel...
Mel ButcherApr 9, 20212 minBetween the Lines of Career StoriesThere's a question podcast listeners have asked me more than once, incidentally, for more than one episode. This will be after I've...
Mel ButcherApr 7, 20211 min"I'm not timing your responses"The other day, I was having a text conversation with an old friend. I can't remember what I was doing when he was texting, likely...
Mel ButcherMar 27, 20212 minPaying Attention to Your PresentationWhen you present to a live group, whether on a webinar or some other format, you want people to pay attention. Or at least, I hope you...
Mel ButcherMar 6, 20212 minPodcast Editing: Stuff I Cut From People's Speech...Aside from the fact that speakers use "uh" and "um" far (FAR) more than they realize, I've also noticed a verbal sort of tic. As I...
Mel ButcherJan 19, 20212 minBad Advice: "Be Authentic"It's popular to tell professionals to be more authentic at work. It ranks right up there with telling women they should be more confident...
Mel ButcherJan 15, 20211 minThe Mic DropIt can be fun to feel like you had the last word. You made the point above all points. Mic drop.
Mel ButcherJan 12, 20212 minScarcity and FOMO as BrandYears ago, a friend introduced me to a site called Woot! There were several different sections of the Woot! site that sold different types o