Difficult people are everywhere. Angry people. Disagreeable People. Cranky People. Rude People. They bring their toxicity into your space and you’re suddenly overwhelmed with the noxious fumes of negativity. What do you do? How are you going to respond? Some of that may be determined by their relationship to you. But there is a certainty …
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We never outgrow the need for affirmation. No matter the income, position, credentials, age or influence – people need to be told they are valued and appreciated. Those who wear confidence well might appear to have grown beyond the need for encouragement, but it simply isn’t so. The little voice that comes to steal our …
The online community has been buzzing about what’s “hot” for 2014. It’s always good to look at trends but it’s also critical to be sure your foundation is strong. Content Marketing is here to stay and blogging is the cornerstone of fresh, relevant content. This infographic, designed by Copyblogger, clearly communicates 11 Essential Ingredients Every …
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Personality types hold a grand fascination for me. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do and communication is the currency of relationships. You can’t go far into a day without passing the wreckage of a relationship smash-up; whether it’s at home, at work or on FaceBook. The wise learn from the mistakes of …
It’s dark-thirty and you’re at your bathroom counter hastily going through your morning routine. You grab a tube, squeeze out a line of gel and start brushing your teeth. You gag as it hits you that the tube on your counter is NOT toothpaste. The right product, applied the wrong way has tainted your day …
Sometimes navigating relationships is like running a crazy obstacle course. There are times I’ve felt like a contestant in the television show “WipeOut”; getting sucker punched and knocked off course with a less-than-graceful landing. There are plenty of ways to get knocked off course in relationships. Just like a physical obstacle course, it can be really difficult …
Why Blogging is Important One of the most important reasons to express your voice online through blogging is that it crystallizes your leadership in a very personal way. Most people focus on the external benefits of blogging. Establishing your expertise, building trust with your audience, search engine optimization – these are important and good. But even more …
Blogs have personality. Some are science, some are art, some are business and some are fun. Regardless of your motivation for blogging or the content you convey, there are structural elements of an ideal blog post. The Pillars For Your Post Length 300-500 words is a guideline for a solid blog post. Most people read several …
Just as gold is weighed to determine market value, words must be weighed in order to assign the value we’ll give them. Discerning between fool’s gold and the real deal is a weighty matter in relationships. As children, we chanted in sing-song voices the words, “sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me.” …