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
Category: Awareness & Perception
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
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?