“I feel like I need a vacation from my vacation.” How often have you heard this phrase or something like it? How often have you yourself said it?
Read MoreThe truth is the world today is changing at a rate that’s exponentially faster than at any other time in history. I’d hazard a guess that the technological advances in the last decade alone are greater than what was experienced in the century before it. And I know that any and all workplaces are changing at similar speeds, just by virtue of the fact that they have to do so or they’ll find themselves irrelevant.
Read MoreIn an effort to help you overcome the looming pressure of your own to-do list, I want to offer a clear distinction
Read MoreI have often noticed a tendency of people holding back their whole truth, in an effort to -- you guessed it -- be nice. They’re not truly saying what they feel called to say, because they “don’t want to offend” or they “don’t want to be rude”. I know I’ve succumbed to this myself.
Read MoreGreat conversationalists are usually identified by their capacity to use language. The way they talk, the way they string sentences together, the breadth of their vocabulary – these seem to be hallmarks of those who converse well. In addition to their masterful use of language, there’s also the capacity to engage, to draw you in, to make you want to listen, even if and when you disagree.
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