There are two approaches to relationships. The first one almost never works. The second one almost always does. The first approach has three steps: 1) find the right person, 2) fall in love, and 3) hope everything works out. And if that fails, repeat steps 1, 2, and 3. The second approach has three steps as well. But they are …
Subject Line: The 10 Commandments of Awesome Communication (part 4)
We’ve all heard of the 10 Commandments, but not all of us get them right. For example, in one Sunday School class, the children were asked what was the first commandment. One kid replied, “It was when Eve told Adam to eat the apple.” Years before that Mark Twain recounted the story of a 19th century industrial baron who told …
10 Grinch-approved Christmas Presents That Build Relationships
Whatever your beliefs, we’re about to end one year and start another. And at this time of the year, people from across the world give gifts. It’s a wonderful way to show love and appreciation and build your relationships at home and even on the job. However, the original meaning of the season has been forgotten by so many people. …
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 …