People make promises at the drop of a hat: Politicians promise a better future, job applicants promise they’ll take the world by storm, and people like you and me promise to invest in our personal growth, take better care of ourselves, and even cut back on desserts. (Oh no!) When all is said and done,… [Read More]
How to Make Your Words Meaningful
Your words express your thoughts, your feelings, and your dreams. Those messages come in many forms — long or short, plentiful or few — and they can be heartfelt or phony. Once in a while, a simple look, a glancing nod, or even a hug says more than your words can express. What’s more, there… [Read More]
ACTIONS Speak Louder Than Words
The car with a religious bumper sticker just cut me off. The parent makes the rules and then routinely breaks them. The leader just asked everyone to scale back and then spends like there’s no tomorrow. The politician says, “Trust me,” but we quickly learn that his promises are empty. The truth is, talk is… [Read More]