My relationship with my mom is so amazing. We never got to have that stage that people go through, like when you're 13 and you think you're too cool for your parents. When you're embarrassed by them a...
Without a second look, your habits and hygiene reflect a lot about you—your thoughts, values, beliefs, priorities, self-esteem, self-respect, confidence, and every other category covered in this book...
(n.) The state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance.
When your speaking style is clear, confident, and concise, your listeners will perceive you as such.
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 my son Nick was five years old, he was sitting at the kitchen bar while I prepared dinner. In typical busy mother fashion, I was multitasking—cooking, cleaning, running the laundry, answering the...
Trust and rapport are essential for moving a positive first impression forward to create a meaningful and lasting connection. They are the heartbeat of business, the backbone for high performing teams...
To cultivate bravery and courage, Do It Scared. Being scared is a precursor to bravery, otherwise, it wouldn’t be bravery, would it? Mustering the courage to stretch beyond your familiar territory is...
Strive to be optimistic rather than pessimistic— forgiving rather than a grudge holder.
Sometimes it is better to refrain from engaging in conversation because making no impression is better than making a bad impression.
Simply by living life you will gain new experiences that are uniquely your own. Your vantage points along your journey will help you form your perceptions, grow your influence, and ground you in a wis...
Rather than being green with envy, realize that a dramatic difference between the haves and have-nots is the do and do-nots. If you are seeking positive change and transformation, what can you begin t...
Nurture a balanced perspective and don’t sweat the small stuff.
Not everyone is going to like us or understand us. And that is okay. It may have nothing to do with us personally; but rather more about who they are and how they relate to the world.
Likened to still waters run deep, a dignified person is able to call upon their wisdom and experience to discern a situation and expertly navigate it with grace.
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...
If you want to fly high and go amazing places, your attitude is crucial.
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...
Feeling passion fuels your spirit and feeds your joy.
Companies that do not have a succession plan in place in which their seasoned professionals are teaching the younger, less experienced generations risk losing far more than talent. The depth of their...
Charisma (presence, poise, magnetism) and charm (enchantment, attraction, fascination) are behaviors which can be learned and practiced.