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by Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs published in ASAP Our technical skills are important. We absolutely need them to do our jobs. Yet it is our soft skills, our interpersonal or social skills, that will catapult us to a higher level of success, no matter the level of our

How do your listening skills rank? Tune in to KMOV’s Great Day Louis as Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished shares important reminders and skills to be an active listener.

by Nancy Schnoebelen-Imbs published in ASAP We’re all familiar with the phrase, “to fail is to succeed.” And there’s no doubt, we’ve all experienced failure – believe me I have had my fair share of failures. It’s not a good feeling, but it’s a part of life.

Communication is at the heart of everything we do each day, whether at home, work, or play. It involves talking and listening – actively listening. Unfortunately, in today’s technology-driven, fast-paced world, studies suggest many of us are spending less and less time to really listening to one another. In essence our messages

As we celebrate the holiday season, it’s important to remember it’s not all about going out to the stores or shopping online buying that perfect gift. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays and frantically crossing things off our list, the season is also a time

As the adage goes, “It’s better to give than receive.” And as we celebrate the holiday season, there is no better time than now to give back and spread joy. The needs are great, and we have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We are pleased to have

by Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs published in ASAP We’ve all been there. We’re seated at a large round table, squished, side by side with twelve or more people. Cutlery, glasses, napkins, bread plates, coffee cups, etc. are placed on the table sandwiched together. It can be confusing to

The Leader Assistant Podcast In this episode, Nancy talks about emotional intelligence, giving helpful feedback, and managing difficult conversations. Enjoy the show! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

by Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs published in Executive Support Magazine November 25, 2021 Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs shares her top tips and techniques to master the process and art of negotiating For many people, negotiating does not come easy. It’s fraught with fears – fears of failure, fears of

Many of us will be heading to the homes of family and friends this Thanksgiving. Whether you’re hosting the bountiful feast or traveling to one’s home as a guest, it’s the time to give thanks. It’s also the time to showcase your best behavior. In our “Get Nice