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Character Counts at Work
It’s a classic scene from a movie: The crime boss orders a hit and the professional killer finds the target. He looks the victim
Does Your Credit Score Reveal Impatience?
Did you know you can tell a lot about a person from just their credit score? You can certainly tell whether or not they will qualify for a mortgage,
Proactive Steps for Living Your Best Life and Achieving Your Goals
Guest blogger Kimberly Hayes returns with some great insights to help you set yourself up for a successful life.
Live, Work and Relate Well!
Your Best Life as an Involved Dad
In 1909 in Spokane, Wash., Sonora Smart Dodd listened to a Mother's Day sermon at Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Dodd's own mother had died 11 years earlier, and her father
How to Overcome the #1 Problem in Marriage
By far, the number one problem identified by married couples is that they can't communicate effectively. It's actually somewhat hard to believe that this problem
Ask the Right Questions, Receive Better Answers - Part II
Last time we started talking about how asking good questions in the right way could improve communication and cooperation
Ask the Right Questions, Receive Better Answers - Part I
Here’s the scenario: It has just come to your attention that a customer filed a complaint about Mr. Smith, one of your employees.
7 Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids
If you are looking for ways to better relate to and get connected with your kids, many of the parents I have worked with over the years
From Underperformer to High Achiever
Do you ever feel like you’re just never going to get anywhere in your career? Or that real success always seems to be out of reach?
Valentine's Day: Celebrating an Everyday Love
Valentine’s Day is the day that sweethearts and spouses celebrate romance and give gifts to one another to prove their love. And according to jewelry, fragrance and candy companies,
Developing Strong Relationships on the Job
Finding the right position is only one piece of the puzzle that leads to job satisfaction. Have you ever heard someone say, "I’d like my work if it weren’t
Tips for Holding Team Members Accountable
If you want to jeopardize the productivity and performance of your team and at the same time compromise trust and respect,
Fear and Cockroaches
I regularly meet with individuals who are often dominated by their fears or influenced by the fears of significant people in their lives,
Tips for Team Building Success Part 2 of 2
No man is an island, according to poet John Donne. While we strive as individuals to shoulder our responsibilities, solve our problems and achieve our goals,
Tips for Team Building Success Part I of 2
Whether you are responsible for one person or a whole team, there are several very important keys to managing people well.
You Reap What You Sow
From the earliest writings, wise humans have found ways to express this fundamental truth: You reap what you sow.
The Surprise Effect for Getting Along with Difficult People
In every area of life you are bound to run into people who at times can be very challenging. Simply stated, a difficult person is anyone who doesn't behave
How Managers Can Improve Staff Morale - Part 2
If you’re a manager, you know the challenge of keeping your best employees and trying to bring the others to a higher level of performance.
How Managers Can Improve Staff Morale - Part I
Most employees who quit their jobs are leaving because of their managers and low staff morale, not necessarily their companies.
Conquer Your Midlife Challenges: Tips for Finding Meaning and Purpose
Have you been feeling stuck lately, like you're not quite sure where your life is headed? Do you constantly find yourself questioning the choices you've made so far?