[Image by 18121281 of Pixabay] Many of us have historically dealt with or are currently dealing with the effects of: Anxiety Distractibility Forgetfulness Fatigue Inability to concentrate Inattentiveness Indecisiveness Lack of Empathy Low Energy Stress You can probably add to this list but at least it gives you a good place to start. Each of … Read More
[Image by Antonio Jose Cespedes from Pixabay] Each of us views commitment in a different way. For example, you may be committed to… A dress code Your job A current project A specific goal A person A way of life Your education A healthy diet Exercise An outcome Whatever it is you’ve determined for commitment, … Read More
[image by daniel64 of Pixabay] What do you own? Maybe your car, your home, your pet, etc. Probably you can add to this list and personalize it with other items that matter to you. Good or bad, ownership is power. Hence the name of this post. How about your feelings? While clearly less tangible, you … Read More
[Image by QuinceCreative of Pixabay] Everything we do comes down to sales. That includes electronic communication, virtual communication, and in-person communication. For some, sales (or selling) is considered taboo…but why is that the case? I don’t have the answer to that question but I certainly do my best not to “leave money on the table.” … Read More
[photo by Asma of Pixabay] We’ve all done it when we hear something incorrectly or mishear it. The actual word to describe that common behavior is mondegreen. Example would be saying or writing for all intensive purposes when for all intents and purposes is the actual wording. Another language error is called an eggcorn because we … Read More
Do you make it easy for others to interact with you? Whether you realize it or not, it’s critical that you do make it easy for the other person because it reflects well on you. Here’s what I mean. Do you share the common context or frame of reference? For example, you may say “We … Read More
Some of you may know that I’m a Leo. Since I’m passionate about networking (and the month of August), I came up with the acronym of R.O.A.R. In case you didn’t know, acronyms are a great tool to aid with retention. I’ve used them for many years in my coaching, webinars, presentations, podcasts, and client … Read More
I know what you’re thinking…what a mouthful. And you’re right! The term hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is not only one of the longest words in the dictionary, but it’s also the fear of long words. Well that seems rather fitting. The American Psychiatric Association views this term as a social phobia. Phobias are certainly nothing new; many of … Read More
It’s often easy to tell ourselves what we hope others believe even though it’s usually untrue. For example, we may say “Is anyone really paying attention to my voice?” Perhaps this sounds like you, someone you know, or someone who works for you. If so, please read on. Is anyone really paying attention to the: … Read More
If you read my book titled “In 30 Seconds Speak Like You Mean Business” you know that I use the analogy of baking a cake as being similar to speaking. That analogy illustrates that you want to include at least ten important ingredients each and every time you speak. As a reminder, those ingredients include: 1. … Read More