Listening is often taken for granted. It is critical for successful and fulfilling personal and professional relationships to be a good listener. One of the keys is to show interest; even if it’s not interesting. Keep this in mind, this person has decided to talk with you rather than doing anything else in their lives, it’s interesting to them.
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Some people make the mistake of joining the anti-change crowd. I learned a long time ago growing up on the farm that it was a lot easier to ride the horse in the direction it was headed. I don’t know if you have ever been on a horse that wants to go back to the barn, it’s going back […]
Have you noticed at different times of the day you have energy and sometimes you struggle? Do you sometimes struggle to stay on task and to be productive or creative? Does your energy ebb and flow during the day and throughout the week?
Well, it may be time to recognize your biological time clock.
Consider this, are you generally a morning […]
If you are like me, you are connected, literally and figuratively. The smart phone is always by your side. Combine this with all of the non-stop change and you may start to feel grumpy, grouchy, and overwhelmed.
In this fast-paced world, it is common for us to feel overwhelmed. Given the impact technology has had on our accessibility, it is […]
I’m sure you are a person who likes to help others. However, you may be saying “yes” a little too often. Always saying “yes” to friends asking favors and “yes” to coworkers’ requests can become too much. I suggest that you occasionally say “no” three times.
Of course, we want to be nice and to be liked. Unfortunately, that could […]