In a world of electronic communications, how often do you receive handwritten letters or cards in the mail? What is your reaction when you find a hand addressed envelope mixed with your bills and junk mail? Are you upset and grumbling or does it bring a smile to your face? I’m expecting you inspect the envelope, look at the return…
Read MoreHow Going Slow at Work Helped Me Speed Up
I used to brag about being a Type A personality. I equated long work hours as a sign of my productivity. I thought going fast was the key to professional success. Boy was I wrong. It wasn’t until I left the office environment that I discovered the power of going slow at work. It took me 20+ years into my…
Read MoreHow Our Stories Are a Crystal Ball into Our Future
Storytelling is a hot topic right now. Where storytelling was once limited to authors, speakers and public relations professionals, it’s now getting the attention and respect it deserves, being used by many professionals to share information on a personal level. As a professional storyteller, I make a living by not only telling stories (through my books and public relations work)…
Read MoreStorytelling – It’s All in Your Brain
One of the oldest methods of communication is through storytelling. In our age of technology it’s still the best way to convey information. Why? Because when we share stories it actually alters how the brain processes information. Our brain is hardwired for stories. When we hear an impactful story, it changes the chemistry in our brain and allows us to…
Read More4 Social Media Tips to Create Engaging Content
Every time I work with a client, speak at a conference or deliver a corporate training workshop, questions about social media dominate the conversation. Social media is a big mystery (and concern) to many entrepreneurs and organizations. Why? Because many people asking the questions built their businesses and careers in a time before social media was a large part of…
Read More3 Active Listening Tips I’ve Learned as a Parent
There is nothing like being a parent to push you out of your comfort zone and hit you with life lessons you may or may not have been prepared to learn. This was true last week. The lesson I was learning (repeatedly) was the importance of fully listening without trying to fix or solve a problem. Listening to hear what…
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