Effective communication costs very little and the results can transform both you and your relationships. Communication and interpersonal skills are at the top of the list of what matters most today in leadership.
In today’s post, I am going to share the worst communication mistakes behind some of the biggest problems leaders encounter. By learning to avoid them, you will save time and money, your influence will increase, and you will have better relationships too.
Read MoreIn the month of February, our society forces us to think about love and relationships. Valentine’s day is all about heart. It’s also Black History Month, inviting us to have a heart for diversity. Today I want to show you that relationships– being them in the workplace, at home, or with others– should also be about heart. Leading from the heart is the best way to lead businesses and families.
Read MoreWhat is it that sets apart the very successful people from failures? Is it a set of personality traits? Is it a particular group of habits? An increased appetite for power? A high intelligence score? I'm sure each of these factors can play a part in success. Yet, as research shows, the fundamental difference between the wildly successful and the merely mediocre is not any inborn characteristic or individual learned behavior but how the person thinks about skills and learning in general.
Read MoreMany times we talk about our desire or need to change. How many times do we really change?
As the first month of the year progresses, we keep taking inventory and thinking about what we need to change. We go back and forth between wanting to change and dreading the idea of change.
Find out how to get ready for change.
Read MoreGoals don’t work for me. Why are you talking about goals again? It's part of my mini-series about change. But don't freak out! And don't go away! I’m not repeating the same old stuff you’ve already seen many times after the first week of this new year.
So, stay with me and things will become clear.
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ONLY 8% OF PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. See howo you can be one of them. Why do so many people fail at change, and what are the secrets behind those who succeed? Keep reading to find out!
Read MoreWhen a new year is about to start, it’s wise to think about choosing a word as your special motto for the year.
It needs to be a word that resonates best with you for this coming year.
See why it’s important!
Read MoreWe are in the last week of the year. Many take time to take inventory. and see if there’s anything they want to do differently next year.
Many people seek me because there’s something they want to change. Yet, not all of them are ready to change. What about you? Do you want to change anything? If you do, see what you need. . .
Read MoreDo you smile or shudder when you think of the Christmas and New Year celebrations? Many people fear office, family, or friends gatherings because of past unpleasant experiences. It’s as if they prime their brain for “feel bad” vibes.
What if you tried something different this year? What if you decide to use your brain’s “feel good” power to add magic to the celebrations? Here’s a “brain recipe” for a Merry Christmas.
Read MoreMany times we talk about our desire to change. As the last month of the year progresses, we start taking inventory and thinking about what we need to change in the new year. We go back and forth between wanting to change and dreading the idea of change. You know deep down there are some things you really need to change, but how do you get ready to change? How can you get to that transformation that will signal you have really changed?
Read MoreWe are starting the last month of the year. As the year starts unwinding to its end, we tend to become more contemplative of our life and work. We take inventory. We weigh opportunities. We think about change. . . Unfortunately, after many years of doing the same, making new resolutions for the new year, and failing at them, many give up on change and on themselves. If you are like them, you think about change, but have come to HATE change. . . or your failure with change.
Read MoreEvery contact you have with your loved one is loaded with possibilities. Each one can build or break a relationship. People tend to underestimate how even a brief interaction can change how people think about themselves, their relationship, and their future. There are two simple words that are so powerful it amazes me they are not used more often. The two words are “Thank You.” I want to challenge you to use them more frequently, especially as we are getting close to the end of the year.
Read MoreHave you ever tried to solve a specific problem with your team only to be bogged down in endless discussions that make everybody angry and weary and get you nowhere near a solution?
Here is the thing, people tend to approach a problem from their individual agenda, feelings, and needs, instead of trying to find what is the best solution. This blog post offers a few suggestions.
Read MoreThe essential actions leaders take happen almost entirely through conversations. Conversations are every leader’s business. They are at the core of what leaders do. Words have power. You need to master the power of conversations.
Read MoreAssumptions you make about others are one of the biggest reasons for misunderstandings and unhealthy conflicts that you may have. The problem with assumptions is that they can become live ammunition if we don’t check them out.
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