Just the other day, a participant in my Journey-to-the-Extraordinary experience said to me, “You probably don’t recall the lunch we had several years after I attended your program. But you asked me if I was happy with my career, if I was doing what I really wanted to do. Your comments got me thinking in a way that changed my life.” Those …
How to effectively hold others accountable.
It’s a mess all across the country, with irresponsible behavior all across the spectrum, from government officials and police professionals to rioters and anarchists. And there’s plenty of blame to spread around. Well I’m a big believer in “you reap what you sow.” About 30 years ago, our culture stopped holding people accountable for their actions. And the examples are …
The 10 Commandments of Awesome Connective Communication (part 2)
You have probably heard about The 10 Commandments. You may have even memorized them when you were little … because you were taught that was the way you should behave and communicate with other people, even God Himself. A couple of weeks ago, I gave you the first two of my 10 Commandments of Awesome Communication: 1) Increase the quantity of your communication, and …
How to Infuse Your Communication with Super-Glue Power
We are living in a time of overwhelming amounts of communication … from our cell phones, to a variety of social media platforms, and thousands of radio and TV channels. However, the quantity of communication in our world and in our relationships does not necessarily mean that we are experiencing quality communication. In fact, just the opposite is true. And you can see instances of ineffective …