Reading Time: 5 minutesThe following is a guest post I published on matchmaker Paul C. Brunson’s website back in 2013. It disappeared down the internet rabbit hole, so I’m reposting it here. —
The (Wo)man in the Mirror: 5 Practices for Getting Out of Your Own Way Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at Women 2.0, my latest piece on boundaries: When deciding who and what get your attention, you need hard stances on what you value most, what you’ll prioritize above all else, and what you’ll get to if time and availability allow. Stipulating what behaviors you’ll tolerate from yourself and others; that’s a prerequisite for
Boundaries Elevate Relationships and Enhance Quality of Life: How To Get Yours in Order Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at ENSPIRE Magazine, my latest article: When your conduct is an independent variable, not a function of the whims of the moment, people can depend on you. There are fewer concerns about hidden agendas and fair-weather friendship; others can turn to you and share experiences they are not comfortable sharing with others. That’s
“Honesty” is the Superpower Hiding in Plain Sight Read More »
Reading Time: 7 minutesOn the eve of Valentine’s Day, four romantic proverbs to keep you sane:
“It IS You, Not Me.”: 4 Love Truisms You Won’t Find on a Hallmark Card Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesNow that we’re past the “New Year” euphoria that hits every time we flip the calendar, some tried-and-true lessons for making the most of the rest of the year…
Old Lessons are Allies for New Experiences Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy latest piece, over at tech influencer Women 2.0…. The (Smart) Person’s Guide to Giving Better Gifts: Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but “empathy” remains the name of the game. The average gift is like a free sample at Costco; they’re good, we’ll accept them, but they leave us wanting more. Be a value-add
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe following was an article I wrote over on the secret to becoming a great leader, over at Great Leadership By Dan, a leadership and management development blog powered by Dan McCarthy. It’s disappeared down the internet rabbit hole, so I’m re-posting here. Want to avoid being a leader—or friend, family member, lover—that others secretly
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Reading Time: 2 minutes We’re a month in to the New Year; hope you’ve made some changes for the better. You don’t need to be a superhero to obtain the finer things in life, just a reverence for the power of systems and an understanding of how to rally the troops.
Getting Yours: A (Very Short) Guide to Getting What You Want Without Poisoning The Well Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHappy New Year, folks. Over at Women 2.0, my latest piece: A cornered person is a dangerous person; allowing outs prevents knock-down-drag-out affairs. Our words have tremendous power. In the digital age, where text is king, there’s no reason to ever distribute communication with the intent of inciting the recipient — -even if it feels good in
Conflict Management: Your New Year’s Resolution Read More »
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis post applies to more than just formal speeches. It’s about any instance where you have to address a group of people: be it a study group, an office meeting, or if you’re giving the closing prayer at church. This NY Times article touched on the growing market for speech writers for the average joe: Wedding
Why We Stopped Listening: Three Reasons You Suck at Public Speaking Read More »