Reading Time: 4 minutesFirst, thanks for your responses to my previous entry, asking what you would like to see from this site going forward. Your requests will fuel much of the content that hits JTTG in the coming months. I experienced a health scare a few weeks back. Gave me plenty of time to think.
The Gift of Mortality (and other post-New Year’s Lessons) Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutesTouched off by a former NFL executive who’s quickly becoming one of my favorite sports columnists, a few words on the importance of culture.
Culture: The Difference Between Winning and Losing Read More »
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: 5 minutesThe following is an excerpt from a future project–a step-by-step guide to creating fulfilling relationships–that I’ll release in the coming months. Easter is right around the corner and this piece fits right in with our love of Easter eggs, rabbits, and other tokens of the season. Whether you’re a believer or someone who just appreciates
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Reading Time: 4 minutesThere’s a growing ‘Self-Esteem’ movement in parenting circles. Advocates are pushing the idea that constant praise and minimal exposure to struggle are the keys to raising happy, productive children. We can thank them for the elimination of games of Tag in school playgrounds and youth sports leagues that forbid score-keeping. I’m not a parent, but I’m
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Reading Time: 2 minutesHere’s another tip for strengthening the relationships around you: Write down the birthdays of the people you care about (or want to get closer to).[[MORE]] Have automatic reminders sent to your phone or email so you don’t forget to wish them a ‘Happy Birthday’ when the day arrives. People want to feel appreciated, like they
Another Tip For Strengthening The Relationships Around You Read More »
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn Part 1, I made the case for treating universal attraction like unicorns; neither one exists. Now, let’s explore some things that can tilt the odds in your favor.
You Can’t Make Them Love You (Part 2) Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver at matchmaker Paul C. Brunson’s website, you’ll find an abridged version of my latest guest post: http://paulcbrunson.com/2014/02/4-ways-to-tilt-the-odds-of-love-in-your-favor/ If you’d like to read the article in its entirety—a two-part special—I’ve posted it below.[[MORE]] ———————————- Certain skills can be enhanced with practice. They’re usually mechanical in nature, where one learns proper technique and performance increases with repetition
You Can’t Make Them Love You (Part 1) Read More »
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver at Farnam Street Blog, a member of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division drops five tips for winning the trust of the people around you: What are some strategies to build rapport while giving a talk, presentation, or interview? Ego Suspension / self-deprecating humor… Make it all about them! How is the information you are chatting
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Reading Time: 2 minutesI was sitting on the tarmac of JFK airport after an uncomfortable cross-country flight when I was reminded of an important lesson for maintaining good relations with the people around you: Under-promise and over-deliver. After a mundane landing and relatively smooth flight, the pilot told the passengers that there would be a ‘10 or 15
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