Acknowledgement and Appreciation Goes Way Beyond Thank You
In the early years of my teaching, I struggled to create consistent success. It felt hit or miss no matter…
Soft Skills are Relationship and Interpersonal Skill Essentials
When was the last time you heard someone in a leadership position put emphasis on getting better at soft skills?…
What’s the One Thing You Want Me to Know About You
As a professional educator for 35 years, I would get the kids around in a circle on the first day…
Creating Connections in Less Than 3 Minutes
How much time does it take to establish connections, and build rapport in a relationship with another person? A co-worker?…
Keep Your Promises-3 Ways to Build Trust in Any Relationship
The underlying component to all things in the relationship arena, professional or personal, is to establish and maintain trust. Without…
Learn People’s Stories to Build Community
A very wise cardiologist tells his medical students, “If you want to be a good doctor, if you want to…