Making others feel important can change the world
Have you ever sent a text message only to have it misinterpreted by the person reading it? Happens all the time. Have you ever given a...
There is a common misconception that introverts are shy loners who cannot excel in social situations—let alone thrive as an entrepreneur or salesperson. As an introvert,...
I have read Dr. Peale’s book “Enthusiasm Make The Difference.” As a matter of fact, I have read a few of his books. All of them...
When I was young professional—just getting into the workforce, I was always intrigued by and somewhat star-struck when I saw departmental Executives, Senior VPs, and company...
Innocently making a bad first impression has happened to many of us. Not coming across as you intended can create challenges in your personal and professional...
Two seconds are what people need to form an opinion about you. A group of Harvard researchers wanted to see if there was a link between...
Darwin once said that “It is not the strongest or the smartest that survive, but those most adaptive to change.” With all due respect, I disagree....
I recently attended a senior executive meeting for an important budget discussion. I know, it doesn’t sound too exciting. But as I sat there with the...
When it comes down to deciding which employee is going to get a raise, or who would be most qualified for a particular job, employers look...
Like many other millennials coming out of college, my first foray into the work world wasn’t a smooth landing into a stable job. I spent a...
Relationships are challenging. It’s frustrating and disheartening when a relationship is operating below its potential. It can take the wind out of your sails and affect the...
If you’ve ever seen the movie Boiler Room, you probably remember Ben Affleck’s character coming into the room saying “motion creates emotion“. He was right. Scientists...
Many of us struggle to find our voices, even at times when we know that we should speak up. Being assertive is linked to your self-confidence,...
Whether you’re giving a big talk for the first time or the fiftieth, it can still be nerve-wracking to try and decide exactly what to say...
If you thought the key factors related to your success were where (or if) you attended college, or whether mom and dad had a surprise trust...
Let’s face it, not all of us score an “A” when it comes to sociability and likability. Indeed many people cringe at the thought of attending...