The South is known for its Southern Hospitality, and I feel fortunate to have grown up in such a friendly and caring culture. Our remarkable mother has always exemplified these qualities and has been...
Punctuality Plus. When you have scheduled an appointment, or have made a commitment, you have essentially made a promise. Being punctual demonstrates your consideration for others and that you can be...
People with the gift of charm exude a delightful demeanor—an attractive likability that enwraps you in their warmth.
Nurture a balanced perspective and don’t sweat the small stuff.
In our digital world today, handwritten notes are an old school way to make people feel important. Email is easy and Facebook birthday messages are now the norm, however, taking that extra step makes...
I can . . . I can't. How do you speak to yourself? Do you ever feel as though you have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other? And they continually argue over your self-worth, competence, a...
I am sharing this wonderful information with the caveat that I am not promising, endorsing, guaranteeing, judging, or predicting any outcomes for you. I’m simply providing you with tools which I have...
Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.
Dressing appropriately in one venue may be highly inappropriate in another.
Developing your emotional intelligence will allow you to explore new depths of understanding in yourself and others.
Developing your EI will allow you to explore new depths of understanding in yourself and others. It will give you insight as to why people behave as they do and assist you in areas you may wish to imp...
Confidence is silent, humble self-assurance. Moving one step past a healthy self-esteem, confidence projects an air of authority, trust, and respect—a commanding, respected presence.
Being out of sync can be exasperating. Seek to synchronize to increase your chances for success and positive outcomes. Just because your timing is good for you does not mean it is a good time for anot...
Being culturally aware and respectful of others’ cultures will help you to keep the habit of making eye contact in context. As a matter of fact, in some parts of the world making eye contact can be co...
A positive attitude will elevate your energy and invigorate your tasks.
You can always create the space to Review, Redo, and Renew as I teach in my book Release the Power of Re3. If you feel it is time to refresh your brand, take a moment to rethink your relevance and app...
When you take the high road to living a virtuous life, you are fortified by knowing that regardless of what life throws your way or what storms may rage, you are grounded in goodness. In this, you sec...
When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.
When trust is broken, foundational cracks occur which weaken the entire relationship. As with concrete, no amount of filling and patching you apply with the hope of fortifying the fracture will ever r...
When I was a young and aspiring speaker, I sought mentorship from a man who had been a Dale Carnegie trainer for decades. Eagerly wanting to know how to improve my stage presence and build my career,...