Presence: How to Choose the Impact You Have on Others
Ask yourself, “What effect do you have on people when you enter a room?” Now ask yourself, “What happens when you leave the room?” Just as an observer alters behavior by the fact that the behavior is...
View ArticleOvercoming Fake Talk: How to Have REAL Conversations
How many conversations do you have that seem to go well but nothing happens as a result? How many other conversations do you have that don’t go well because no one wants to mention the truth about the...
View Article5 Reasons Leaders Give for Avoiding Important Conversations
Leaders who avoid conversations that could be difficult are missing the best opportunities to help others grow. They rationalize their reluctance and then claim their excuses are “undeniable truths.”...
View ArticleThe Secret to Profound Conversations
Humans are social animals so we long to connect with others. The irony is that what makes us human tends to keep us apart. By nature, our conversations are filled with misunderstandings, mixed...
View Article5 Steps for Dealing with Negative and Cynical People
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone we worked with lifted our spirits with their enthusiasm and good humor? You might say yes but realize this is a hallucination. Or you might say no because relentlessly...
View Article10 Signs You Are Not Using Your Emotional Intelligence
You were born with the ability to recognize when you are experiencing an emotion. Most small children will readily tell you what they are feeling and can strategically choose to express themselves at...
View ArticleThe Critical Factor in Relationship Success
There is one factor that will make or break a connection in both personal and professional relationships. Also, the degree that this factor exists determine how well you can cooperate, resolve...
View ArticleHow to Get Others to Notice You Changed
One of the most frustrating habits of long-time friends is how they see you as you were years ago. Unfortunately, managers and team members do the same thing, neglecting to notice you changed. Not only...
View ArticleAre You Judged as Confident or Arrogant?
People judge you as confident or arrogant by your speaking habits and their own self-confidence. This post offers tips on increasing your expression of confidence. You are reading Are You Judged as...
View ArticleThe Most Irritating Conversation Habit and How to Change It
Even when you know you are right, if people don't hear you in the conversation, your words are wasted. Learn how to be heard and influential. You are reading The Most Irritating Conversation Habit and...
View ArticleWhat Does It Take to Achieve Mastery?
Mastery is the deepening of presence, not the perfection of skills. You must learn how to clear your mind and use emotions to achieve "full-body" presence to master any sport, performing art, or...
View ArticleStop Trying to Ask Good Questions
Many leadership practices and coaching competencies outline rules for asking good questions. On their own, these suggestions are misleading. Read this post to discover how to make your conversations...
View Article5 Reasons Leaders Give for Avoiding Important Conversations
Leaders who avoid conversations that could be difficult are missing the best opportunities to help others grow. They rationalize their reluctance and then claim their excuses are “undeniable truths.”...
View ArticleThe Secret to Profound Conversations
Humans are social animals so we long to connect with others. The irony is that what makes us human tends to keep us apart. By nature, our conversations are filled with misunderstandings, mixed...
View Article5 Steps for Dealing with Negative and Cynical People
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone we worked with lifted our spirits with their enthusiasm and good humor? You might say yes but realize this is a hallucination. Or you might say no because relentlessly...
View Article10 Signs You Are Not Using Your Emotional Intelligence
You were born with the ability to recognize when you are experiencing an emotion. Most small children will readily tell you what they are feeling and can strategically choose to express themselves at...
View ArticleThe Critical Factor in Relationship Success
There is one factor that will make or break a connection in both personal and professional relationships. Also, the degree that this factor exists determine how well you can cooperate, resolve...
View ArticleHow to Get Others to Notice You Changed
So how do you get others to notice the changes you’ve worked hard to make? This post gives 5 steps for getting people to notice the changes you are working hard to make.
View ArticleAre You Judged as Confident or Arrogant?
People judge you as confident or arrogant by your speaking habits and their own self-confidence. This post offers tips on increasing your expression of confidence.
View ArticleThe Most Irritating Conversation Habit and How to Change It
Even when you know you are right, if people don't hear you in the conversation, your words are wasted. Learn how to be heard and influential.
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