Whether you’re a teacher earning the respect of your students, a politician persuading constituents on the issue of the day, a salesperson pursuing the trust of a customer, or an employee building credibility among peers . . . trust and credibility matter. Here are 27 ways to build trust in a relationship: It takes many… [Read More]
May I Have a Word with You?
“I promise.” “I’m sorry.” “Trust me.” “I HATE you!” While it takes only a few words to make someone feel really special, words poorly chosen have the power to destroy a valuable relationship, tarnish a reputation, or become the cause of endless embarrassment. Yet in today’s fast-paced world with its cryptic, sound-bite mentality, we’re more… [Read More]
Bluffing Your Way to the Top
Remember the days when you were in school, and you studied your tail off for an exam? You celebrated when you received your grade only to find out that one of your classmates, who had partied the night before, blew the socks off the exam because he had gotten a hold of the test questions… [Read More]
It’s All About Me
Wow, do some people love themselves! They’re enamored with their job title, infatuated by their social status, and obsessed with their worldly possessions. Unfortunately, some think these “conquests” give them the right to look down their nose at others, avoid saying please and thank you to “commoners,” and treat underlings worse than their pets. If… [Read More]
Networking Tips: Make Networking Work for You
From “Notworking” to Networking Looking for a job? Need some personal advice? Looking to make some new connections? Perhaps you should try networking. But consider networking only if you are prepared to help others first. Otherwise, your efforts will fall short. Unfortunately, some take the position that “doing everything” is better than “doing less.” They… [Read More]
25 Thoughts for the New Year
If you don’t pass your values onto your kids, someone else will. You’d think we’d learn something from watching a hamster run around on its wheel. Practice doesn’t make perfect if you’re doing it wrong. Paradise is not a place; it’s a state of mind. Fun shouldn’t be confused with happiness. A homeless person wasn’t… [Read More]
Here’s to the Unsung Hero
The successful executive, the famous comedian, the sports champion, the victorious politician have become the heroes of our fame-infatuated world. And to be sure, many of these high achievers deserve our congratulations and respect. But even as we honor our acknowledged heroes, aren’t we possibly forgetting something? Overdue for a Bow? Isn’t it time to… [Read More]
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