People ask for favors all the time. So you’d think we’d have the process down to a science. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. In fact, some of us are so bad at asking for a favor that we offend people, burn bridges, and even damage credibility in the process. Do you know how to ask… [Read More]
We’re All Teachers
This Discussion Has No Room for Debate
Why do leaders surround themselves with “yes” people? Why do managers reward employees for thinking alike? Why do people tune into news that validates their existing beliefs? These statements beg the obvious question: Why do people need to confirm their own thinking? And what do they lose by limiting discussion and debate? Some folks seek… [Read More]
Being “All Talk” Speaks Volumes. Need I Say More?
Call it whatever you want: “All bark and no bite; All sizzle and no steak; All foam and no beer.” The meaning’s still the same — talk is cheap. The fact is, being all talk amounts to nothing more than hollow words. While some people believe that saying something will make it come true, nothing… [Read More]
Life Lessons: The Importance of Storytelling
Some experiences are so momentous that they have the potential to be life changing. My parents endured two of them. They passed valuable lessons on to us by recounting stories that molded our character, shaped our values, and influenced our outlook on life. Are you passing important life lessons on to others? My parents fled… [Read More]
Friends for Life
Great Things Start with Great Expectations
For years, athletes tried and failed to run a mile in less than four minutes. It was said that doing so would cause significant damage to a runner’s health. However, on May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister set out to prove everyone wrong. To everyone’s amazement, he broke the four-minute barrier, running the distance in 3:59.4… [Read More]
How to Improve Your Conversation Skills – 10 Valuable Tips
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