Speak in Love Languages this Christmas
My father grew up during the depression, so every Christmas he would receive a single orange. And to him, this was the whole world. He always loved receiving gifts, no matter how small. It didn’t matter if we drew him a picture or brought him back a seashell from the beach, he was happiest when we gave him gifts. Normally for Christmas we would get him a gift basket with a nice cheeseball and sausage, maybe a can of nuts, but one Christmas we decided to get him a whole bunch of presents; different items of clothing and accessories with his business logo. He was absolutely thrilled and said it was the best Christmas he ever had. (more…)
7 Tips For Improving Your Phone Skills
Growing up, I remember the day when my friend Billy began answering his telephone with the greeting, “talk.” Tired of the standard, “hello,” Billy, who at the time was going through a horrendous stage of teenage rebellion, got creative. When asked why he chose to use such an abrupt greeting Billy said, “The reason why anyone calls is to talk. So by saying ‘talk’ I’m just encouraging them to do what they called to do.” (more…)
The Four-Second Rule for Improved Communication
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Chances are you’ve come across this phrase sometime during your life. This piece of advice has been passed down for generations for a good reason–it’s excellent advice. (more…)
December Reading Recommendation: The Power of Full Engagement
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz is one of my favorite books to recommend to my coaching clients. Why? Because the prescriptions offered for becoming more engaged with your life and work are life-changing. I’ve used them personally, and they really work. Years ago, at an Association for Training and Development meeting in Broward County, Florida I had the opportunity to share the stage with Jim Loehr who shared many great ideas from his book including the following: (more…)
Planting Positive Seeds
Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday. I am so blessed to head on down to warm Daytona Beach to visit my family! Whether you’re seeing relatives, having a friends-giving, or even having some quality alone time, it’s a great time to remember what you are thankful for in your life. Since this is the harvest season, think about whether the seeds you’re planting in your life are positive or negative. Are you setting up to walk in an ugly forest one day, or a beautiful garden?
Taking Back the Playground: Coming to Terms with the Bully in You
Alright, here’s what nobody wants to admit- there’s a little bully in all of us. And while you might not be called Darth Vader behind your back (yet), we all, to some degree, whether we realize it or not, have participated in bully-esque behaviors.
Being able to recognize these behaviors at an early stage can help you fortify all of your relationships and, as an added bonus, it may keep you employed.
