Nothing is impossible to the person who doesn’t have to do it himself. There’s an old story about the man who wanted to know the difference between heaven and hell. So he was given a chance to tour both places. At first he was confused. In both places he saw great banquet halls filled with the finest foods. But an …
The Great Dividends of Seeking To Understand People
The more you understand people the better off you’ll be. Nothing pays bigger dividends than an understanding of people. In fact, it is the foundation of marital bliss, professional success, and political power. If you truly understand people, if you know what makes them tick, you will get ahead. And if you apply your knowledge ethically and consistently, you will …
Dealing With Difficult People? Don't Give In To "Fight or Flight"
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it irritates the pig. I’m sure you’ve read somewhere or other some variation of today’s “slogan.” Well, it’s true. If you’re stuck with pigs, don’t waste your time on strategies that don’t work. Last week I talked about difficult, dysfunctional team members. I outlined the attitudes you …
How Perception Shapes Reality – And How To Change Yours
It is easy to see through people who make spectacles of themselves. Let’s face it. No one sees things as they “really” are. Four people can witness the same car accident and report very different things. People’s perceptions vary. One of the reasons for the varying perceptions is the fact that people have different attitudes. Attitudes act like filters allowing …