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Dianna Booher

Dianna Booher is the bestselling author of 47 books, published in 60 foreign language editions. She works with organizations to help them communicate clearly and with leaders to expand their influence by a strong executive presence. Her personal development topics include leadership communication, executive presence, life balance, and faith. Her most popular books include What MORE Can I Say?, Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader and Communicate With Confidence. Look for her newest book in June 2017: Communicate Like a Leader: Connecting Strategically to Coach, Inspire, and Get Things Done. National media such as Good Morning America, USAToday, The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Bloomberg, Forbes.com, Fast Company, FOX, CNN, NPR, Success, and Entrepreneur have interviewed her for opinions on critical workplace communication issues. www.BooherResearch.com 817-283-2333 @DiannaBooher

How to Gracefully Admit You’re Wrong

Dianna BooherNovember 1, 2018October 31, 2018

In a past organization, I routinely interacted with an employee who just couldn’t bring himself to admit being wrong about anything. No matter if we were … Read more

7 Tips to Engage C-Suite Executives

Dianna BooherAugust 21, 2018August 20, 2018

“Never heard back on that.” “They never took serious action on my recommendation.” “Sure would like to have a seat at the table when that discussion comes … Read more

Do I Have Too Many Slides?

Dianna BooherJuly 31, 2018July 29, 2018

This common question sounds like, “How much money will I need for retirement?” It’s not uncommon for presenters to walk into a conference room for a … Read more

How to Work With a Micromanaging Boss

Dianna BooherMay 21, 2018May 20, 2018

If you haven’t worked for a micromanager, you’ve heard about them. Employees buzz about these bosses over lunch, complain about them around the water … Read more

Why You Hired the Hi-Po Over the Proven Professional and Persuasive Tactics You Thought Good, But Aren’t

Dianna BooherMay 3, 2018May 2, 2018

Human nature leans toward excess. If pricing on the regular soft drink makes sense, then the supersize drink seems like a steal. If jogging three miles a … Read more

10 Communication Habits That Ruin Relationships

Dianna BooherMarch 30, 2018March 28, 2018

Few people admit to bad communication habits—much less habits that can cost them a job or a contract. Yet, we all see some of the following habits in … Read more

4 Ways to Manage People You Don’t Like

Dianna BooherMarch 15, 2018March 14, 2018

Sooner or later, you’re going to be put in charge of a project, team, or department where you’ll discover that you’re working with someone who “rubs you … Read more

6 Ways Real Leaders Turn Insincerity Into Inspiration

Dianna BooherMarch 6, 2018March 5, 2018

The biggest barrier between leaders and followers is distrust. And the window dressing for distrust is insincerity. People put up with a lot of quirks in … Read more

Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Hire a Toxic Worker

Dianna BooherJanuary 16, 2018January 15, 2018

Nobody intends to hire the whiner, the troublemaker, or the sharp-tongued twit that ticks off customers and drives coworkers crazy. But somehow a few seem … Read more

How to Improve the ROI of Your Staff Meetings

Dianna BooherNovember 9, 2017November 8, 2017

Ray, our COO many years ago, used to start meetings with 10-15 minutes of chit-chat. While his intention was to promote socializing, the effect was … Read more

6 Ways to Say “I Don’t Know” With Confidence, Credibility, and Class

Dianna BooherOctober 24, 2017October 23, 2017

Many professionals fear speaking to their boss or a roomful of strangers not because of the planned presentation, but for the unplanned: “What if … Read more

5 Communication ‘Best Practices’ That Aren’t

Dianna BooherSeptember 18, 2017September 15, 2017

No matter the topic, there’s always the flipside. Politics? The liberal view versus the conservative view. Religion? Scores of interpretations. How to … Read more

5 Mistakes Leaders Make That Cripple Teams

Dianna BooherJune 23, 2017June 21, 2017

Leaders create the culture that helps their teams thrive –– or barely survive. Of course, no leader intentionally stymies or stalls a team. But even the … Read more

6 Measures of Emotional Maturity As A Leader

Dianna BooherMay 22, 2017May 19, 2017

Anybody who’s managed people can tell you about good days and bad days. On the good days, you feel like a winning coach at the Super Bowl. On the bad days, … Read more

5 Ways to Check References to Avoid Toxic Employees

Dianna BooherMarch 24, 2017March 22, 2017

Have you ever attempted to check references before hiring, and run into a brick wall with the former employer giving you only name, title, and date of … Read more

How to Handle a Know-It-All To Get What You Need

Dianna BooherFebruary 2, 2017February 1, 2017

Know-it-alls walk the halls at every level — from the basement to the executive floor. It’s not their title or expertise that’s the problem. Most everyone … Read more

5 Tips For Giving Helpful Feedback

Dianna BooherDecember 2, 2016November 30, 2016

It’s not human nature to welcome negative feedback. At best, people accept the comments, make changes for the better, but feel disappointed that they … Read more

5 Leadership Rules That Will Make You a Winner

Dianna BooherNovember 17, 2016November 16, 2016

During an election season or a corporate crisis, the word “leadership” is used probably more than any other: as a prescription for better government, … Read more

Followership: The Art of Knowing Whom to Follow

Dianna BooherSeptember 12, 2016September 9, 2016

For more than a decade now, the call from the workplace, government, and social settings has been for leaders to step forward. All hands on deck. Engage … Read more

How to Tell If Your Co-Worker Is Obnoxious

Dianna BooherJuly 1, 2016June 30, 2016

Let’s face it: Some people are off-putting. Unfortunately, they don’t self-identify. They simply blunder through life either a) clashing with people, … Read more