Passion is the fire that gets us moving and keeps us motivated regardless of what roadblocks impede the way.
Wouldn’t you rather have the respect of your friends and colleagues than succumb to pressure to do and say things that are out of character in order to feel accepted? You can overcome this habit simpl...
Palm Reading 101• Palm Up— Conveys openness, service, humility, and sympathy.• Palm Down—Demonstrates authority, superiority, and control.• Palm Vertical—Shows you are meeting on equal terms with a mu...
Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.
Do you have a dream or desire that is burning a hole in your soul? Something that lights your fire and brings you simple pleasure?
A simple handshake is not always a simple handshake. The way it is delivered can take on a million meanings and interpretations. As with every other form of body language and non-verbal communication,...
Think about the people in your life with whom you have the most engaging dialogue—the ones who will listen to you and consider your opinions regardless of the topic. They'll stop whatever they are doi...
What About the Social Introvert?Perhaps you don’t want to talk! Maybe you prefer to speak only when responding to another person. If you tend to be more reserved and less gregarious, the expression on...
Discretion is the Larger Part of ValorDiscretion represents both your personal self-respect and the respect you have for other people. A discreet person has the wisdom to differentiate between good an...
The list below begins to illustrate how different personalities can be assigned to different vocal qualities . . .• Warm• Loving• Breathy• Gravelly• Dull• Nasal• Rough• Hoarse• Gruff• Melodious• Whiny...
There is a reason that the words natural, wholesome, and organic resonate throughout our culture today. Aim to be natural and truly who you are one-hundred percent of the time.
Be a source of positive energy and inspiration for 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...
Your habits and hygiene demonstrate how you feel about yourself. Without saying a word, they speak for you.
When we trust someone or something, we place our faith and confidence in their word, reliability, and deeds. Without trust and rapport, a relationship can be cut short before it ever gets started.
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,...
Developing your emotional intelligence will allow you to explore new depths of understanding in yourself and others.
We crave real people and are delighted when we find them.
Emotionally intelligent people have the capacity to understand and express their own emotions—you are in touch with your strengths and weaknesses and realize where you might like to make improvements.
Poor habits can invalidate your credibility and undermine your success in all areas.
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