Tag Archives: Communication

Words Matter: From Transactional to Transformative Language

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Too easily, we fall into using the wrong words – and it’s costing us business. “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” –Mark Twain Example: we fall … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication | Tagged Communication, Impact, Leadership | 1 Comment

Strategic Thinking as a Teachable Skill

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Thinking strategically adds value – we know that – but there isn’t some magical class of “strategic thinkers.” Strategic thinking can be learned – I’ve seen it happen often, sometimes developing from the simple discipline of considering TPG Companies’ 4 questions of … Continue reading →

Posted in Strategy | Tagged Business Strategy, Communication, strategic thinking, strategy execution | 2 Comments

4 Questions to Focus Your Strategies (and Messages)

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Answering 4 simple questions can bring effectiveness and impact to your strategies and messages. Continue reading →

Posted in Strategy | Tagged Business Strategy, Communication, Effectiveness, Message Development | 3 Comments

Who’s Your First Team?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Internal oneupsmanship may have short-term benefits, but long term success comes with seeing the other leaders in the company as your First Team, not your competition. Continue reading →

Posted in Team Leadership/Management | Tagged business productivity, change management, Communication, Leadership, Team Leadership | Leave a comment

4 Ways for Leaders to Communicate with Honor

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Paul Kirpes, TPG Companies

Leadership with honor requires communicating with honor. Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership | Tagged Communication, Harvey Mackay, Leadership | Leave a comment