Dear Friends, I didn’t start out my consultant business with a focus on communication. This focus grew as a result of a steady stream of communication breakdowns over the years: conflicts with people being targeted and blamed, people complaining that they weren’t being heard, concerns about lack of transparency, people avoiding difficult conversations, tensions resulting from different communication styles…and so on. I saw that...

Below is a “Dear Laurin” submitted by a colleague from one of the organizations I work with. The names have been changed to protect confidentiality, but the situation is real. I work in partnership with other consultants to provide the best combination of experience and skills for my clients. Thanks to Jacqueline Elena Featherston of Featherston & Associates for her partnership on this blog entry. Thanks also to Adele James,...

Dear Friends, Welcome to my blog and my first blog entry. Below is a sample “Dear Laurin.” I invite you to Email me at laurin@mayenoconsulting.com with topics that come up in your work. As a special incentive, I will provide three hours of free consultation to the organization that sends me the “Dear Laurin” letter that I use for my June commentary. Enjoy reading! Laurin P.S. If you find this information useful and want to share it with...