Your EQ (emotional quotient) is your capacity to recognize, discriminate, and label emotions accurately and interpret them to help guide your thinking and behavior.
While many may claim that these virtues are old-fashioned, they are essential materials for building a solid and worthwhile foundation for your life that will never go out of style.
(n.) The state of being related by kindred, affinity, or other alliance.
When you feel low self-confidence, it is usually the result of the negative thoughts your inner critic whispers in the darkness of your mind.
Welcome is a word to use often! Leaders who maintain an open-door policy inspire trust, teamwork, and healthier communication. They are more likely to earn respect, gain buy-in, and foster collaborati...
Trust and rapport are listed in that order because without first building trust, healthy rapport is not possible.
The bride waits here, she said, running her hands along her hair, taking in her image but seeming to drift away. This is the moment you think about what you're doing. Who you're choosing. Who you will...
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...
Self-confident people don’t make their self-esteem, self-image, happiness, or self-confidence dependent on another person’s approval, validation, or acceptance.
Rather than using these pages for a boring English lesson, I will simply encourage you to become keenly aware and pay close attention to your articulation and grammar.
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.
Passionate people are great about discovering what lights their fire and going for it. They might be encouraged by others who share their passion, but they don’t rely on others to tell them what they...
Manners Matter. Courteous behavior is the hallmark of healthy relations and human interaction. Manners ensure you will be more respected, admired, and appreciated. Thank you!
Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.
Expressing and demonstrating genuine interest for people can connect you on levels you may never have imagined.
Establishing social certainty helps you build trust, develop rapport, and strengthen your connection. However, the right questions might lead you to find a niche of commonality in someone who is very...
Effective communication requires an elevated level of self-awareness, and desire to understand and appreciate one another.
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...