How Can You Show You Are Interested?• Pay close attention.• Ask how you can help.• Ask probing questions.• Practice great listening.• Invite people to participate.• Express curiosity without judgment....
To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Flip your positivity switch:What is your first instinct? If you are quick to find fault, look for the negative, or complain about another person, knock it...
What is acceptable on a personal level is very different from what is acceptable on a business level. When we utilize touch well, we can elevate our presentation, demonstrate respect, and convey confi...
Years ago, I read Andrew Carnegie’s metaphor developing people is like mining gold. He shared that sometimes you must move tons of dirt to find an ounce of gold. Every one of us has dirt because we ar...
A closed-ended question, however, is one which could be answered with a one-word answer or a simple yes or no. It can bring a dynamic dialogue to an awkward halt or stalemate. You can easily flip the...
The variety of political positions shared on Facebook in the 2016 Presidential Election was both entertaining and, sadly, destructive. I observed friends of a lifetime divide into different camps and...
Mindful Awareness. Be fully involved in the moment—right now! Developing this ability instills a sixth sense for navigating connections. Be intentional and thoughtful; listen and care.
In medicine, prescription before diagnosis is malpractice. Asking the right questions will help you discover a person’s needs and concerns so that you can respond intelligently and appropriately.Yet s...
Polishing the gold in others is easy to do and a valuable habit to develop to transform your relationship results. People will usually rise to the occasion and live up to your positive expectations.
Finding the right time is like discovering a social portal which opens a gate for others to receive your message and get you. You only get one chance to make a first impression and if the gate begins...
Encouraging quality communication will make it easier for you to establish rapport, gather information, and increase understanding. You can use this fishing technique for personal relationships, socia...
Whether you master the art of asking questions to become a skilled communicator, start conversations, or to connect in a more meaningful way, questions can help you build rapport and strengthen relati...
When you hit hard tough stuff, do you feel flattened because of it or rebound in a new direction to keep living, loving, moving, and growing? Improving your bounce-ability factor will help you rock yo...
Understanding Personality Styles Helps You:• Communicate more easily with others by understanding their perspectives.• Adapt your behavior to resonate with others. • Develop deeper levels of compassio...
Free Flowing DialogueHave you ever been engaged in a conversation which was so dynamic that you were both firing on all cylinders, in perfect harmony and at warp speed?
Are you comfortable and willing to be of service to others, but find it difficult to receive the same in return? Why are people so quick to resist receiving, even when they need the help? Your ability...
Have you ever had a friend in need whose only request was the gift of your presence? When major life changes happen or tragedies hit, you can find out very quickly who your real friends are because th...
Identify confident people whom you admire and respect and notice what they do differently to project such confidence. Learn by observing role models.
Being a conversational chameleon allows you to do that. One day I may be speaking to the CEO of a global company and the next to my four-year-old nephew. Just as you would not talk to your eighty-year...
Extroverts typically . . . • Process information externally by verbalizing, collaborating, brainstorming, discussing, sharing their ideas, and communicating until they achieve desired results.• Are re...
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