Who Doesn't Like Free Gifts? We have the ability to offer a very valuable (and free) gift to the people we care about. As you can see from the title, the gift I'm talking about is active listening. The act of truly listening to another person seems so simple, yet it doesn't happen very often. … Continue reading The Gift of Active Listening
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It’s All About Perspective
Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could go "wrong," does go wrong? Well, I have. In fact, I've had many of those days. But, I've also had days where everything seems to go "right." The other day I was having a conversation with a couple of people. We were trying … Continue reading It’s All About Perspective
If You Are Breathing, You Can Meditate
Do you meditate? Have you tried? It's much simpler than you might think. As with many things, people tend to see obstacles in their way. Some people say they have tried and "failed." Other people say they don't know how to meditate. Then other people say they don't have time to meditate. Do any of … Continue reading If You Are Breathing, You Can Meditate
Balancing Challenge and Support
Do you ever wonder why people do the things they do? In observing leaders, I have seen that the people who understand these ideas are able to effectively influence and lead a wide variety of people. I'm sure you have questions of your own, but here are a few of the things that I wonder … Continue reading Balancing Challenge and Support
How Are You Doing?
It's common to walk past someone and say, "Hey, how are you?" Usually, we just keep walking without even waiting for an answer. I wonder if we ever ask ourselves how we are doing. When we do ask, do we stop to receive the answer? Developing self-awareness will help you begin to recognize the things … Continue reading How Are You Doing?
What is Dynamic Balance?
Dynamic balance is a term that is commonly used in physiology and mechanics. In the physical sense, it can be understood to mean that something is able to maintain balance while in motion or switching positions. This can apply to the dynamic balance of a spinning top. It can also be seen in the dynamic … Continue reading What is Dynamic Balance?
Standing in Our Own Way
Sometimes things seem to spin out of control. But then, sometimes things seem to spin in perfect harmony. How do I (my perspective and my response) play a part in the outcome? It seems that we have much more control over how we interact with the world than most of us would like to admit. … Continue reading Standing in Our Own Way