Don’t you hate it when there’s something that needs to be addressed, but you just don’t know how to broach the subject? Met too! So today I’m giving us both some reminders on how to give really effective feedback. Feedback that grows connection rather than alienates. I’m going to focus on 3 main elements of giving effective…
read moreOh I loved this interview! AskAnnaMosely.com is a leader in the online space of the home arts. And Anna is so authentic and down to earth. You will find this interview just loaded with practical and inspiring ideas. And you’ll love getting to know Anna even better too! Key Ideas: Part 1 – Interview Highlights How…
read moreI can’t believe I haven’t done this one before! It seems crazy when this is actually the most important keystone of all communication and connection skills. Thankfully, I have an amazing sister-in-law who reminded me of this yesterday, so I get to share it with you today! Key reminders about being yourself: 1. It’s scary.…
read moreIt was over. The only thing any of them had ever wanted was gone. Actually, dead. And the only thing worse than the death of their dream, was the death of the guy who said he would make their dream a reality. But he was gone. Buried in a borrowed grave. It had been a pretty…
read moreKathi is a riot. I’m just going to start with that. She’s also a well know writer and speaker. Her latest book, Clutter Free, is not only super helpful, it’s also a fun read. My interview with her is also pretty darn fun too. I think you’ll both laugh and walk away with some great ideas…
read moreLast week we looked at how destructive unsolicited advice could be. I suggested you start asking questions before you started piping up with all kinds of suggestions for your hapless friends, family and/or co-workers. This week, I want to give you 2 magic questions you can use when you absolutely MUST give the advice burdening…
read moreIf there’s one thing we ALL like to do it’s Give Advice. I know we do it with the best of intentions, but I’m here to tell you, (my unsolicited advice is…) DON’T DO IT!!! Unsolicited advice will destroy relationships, create conflict, drive division, and push people further and further away from you. If you want…
read moreThe alarm went off at 4:40am. Yikes! Right in the middle of my dream. I knew it was time to get this booty out of bed and head to the gym. For the first time in 5 months I was going to visit an old favorite. Silas’ spin class. 5:15am sharp is the starting time.…
read moreLast week we talked about how to be charismatic. Today I want to give you some more hints about how to open the door to begin the conversation with anyone you meet. The interesting thing is that by becoming really good at Being Friendly, you will discover how much friendlier everyone else is too! And if people…
read moreAll the great celebrities, politicians and entrepreneurs have it. From Goldie Hawn to Bill Clinton to Richard Branson, they just have that special something. That spark. That thing that helps you feel like you know them, you like them, you want them to be your friend. What is it, and how can we have it…
read moreToday’s podcast features a new book just launched by my friend, Michele Cushat. It’s exactly the kind of book I love to talk about here because it’s a totally authentic, honest and incredibly vulnerable look at a real life. You won’t find sugar coating and happy endings here. What you will find is HOPE in all capital…
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