The guide to getting on...and getting it together.
As children, most of us were probably inquisitive. We were trying to learn about the world around us and asked lots of questions. In fact, one study found that youngsters do this as much as 300 times a day. They wonder about such toughies as “Why is water wet?” Where does the sky end?” and … Read more
Did you smile at someone today? Did you ask a colleague how he or she was doing? Did you pay anyone a complement (no matter how small)? If so, perhaps you made their day – and maybe your own as well. Most of us crave recognition and a connection to those around us. We like … Read more
Is It Them, or Is It Me? It’s been said that to be truly happy, you must be true to yourself. But who are you, really? Are you the person who makes others laugh, or someone who wrestles with the demons of a difficult childhood behind closed doors? Do you look in the mirror and … Read more
A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird? When it comes to communicating with others, the focus is usually on the person doing the talking. But it’s often the … Read more
In theory, communicating with others using spoken words shouldn’t be all that hard, especially where a shared language and culture are involved. And yet, there is often a big disconnect between what we say and what others actually hear. The “telephone game” serves as a good example of how even simple ideas can be lost … Read more