March 30th, 2015
Hey Are You Really Listening or Just Hearing?
We all need people who will listen, who will give us what Dr. Carl Rogers referred to as minimal evaluative […]
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March 23rd, 2015
How to Win the Battle of Conflicts
One of the outcomes of good communication is the discovery that no matter how open and honest your relationship is, […]
March 16th, 2015
Four Helpful Tips for Becoming a Better Consultant
There are some other things I can do that may increase my influence as consultant* (whether I am in a […]
March 10th, 2015
Are You A Good Model?
One of the most powerful teaching tools is modeling. One of the least effective is lecturing. If I really want […]
March 4th, 2015
Do You Think Praising Is a Good Thing?
Praise is so ingrained in us, so much a part of social fabric that we seldom, if ever consider its […]
February 24th, 2015
This Ain’t McTraining—It’s Gonna Take Some Practice—But It’s Worth It
Question: How long does it take for people to learn and use the skills of listening and I-language? Are there […]
February 18th, 2015
Life Skills You Really Ought to Have at Work
(excerpted from Be Your Best) Effective self-disclosure involves knowing what you value, need and want, appropriately telling others about
February 11th, 2015
To Tell or Not to Tell: Discussing Your Parenting Skills with Your Kids
As a parent educator, two common questions that participants ask during a course are: “Should I tell my children I […]
February 10th, 2015
The Revolution of Human Relationships at Work
No person who has kept abreast of what is happening in organizations and institutions in our society can escape the […]
February 3rd, 2015
On Loons and Leadership
A soft, swirling mist lingered over the lake. A gentle breeze whispered, only to me, its secrets from ages past. […]