Posts Tagged ‘communication’
Communication 101: Emotionally Intelligent Communication Strategies and Tactics to Save Time, Money and Energy
“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” ~John Wooden Shifting into a more emotionally intelligent communication style may seem like it’ll take more time, but in reality it will save time (hence the above quote). Misunderstandings, misinterpretations and faulty assumptions lead to ineffective and…
Read MoreDon’t Blame the Wind: Taking Response-Ability in Life
When I was in my early teens I was a bit of an athlete. Other than one very infamous year of Little League, it was mostly just playing football, baseball and basketball with the neighborhood kids. I was never very big or fast, but my mom said I was “graceful” and I guess that meant…
Read MoreThe “Other” A.D.D.: Addiction, Depression and Divorce and an Emotionally Intelligent Curriculum for Prevention, Expression and Connection
Addiction, depression and divorce…oh my! Like the unknown yellow brick road into the Land of Oz, confronting these three maladies can be very scary. And, from the statistics you’re about to see, apparently not important enough for us to put more resources into the prevention thereof. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse: The…
Read MoreOrganizational Alignment 101: If Who’s on First and What’s on Second, Then How the Heck Are We Ever Going to Get Home?
Yes, you probably remember that classic Abbott and Costello signature routine with the fun-loving word play intertwined with wit, banter and verbal jousting. While this was fun to watch onstage or on TV, it’d likely be far less entertaining if a confusing and mischievous dynamic like this comedy showed up regularly at your business.…
Read MoreHow Are You Connected? Engage, Engaged, Engaging and Engagement
If there were a relationship intelligence assessment it would be based primarily on how well you engage in your relationships. When people think of relationships they tend to think in the direction of the romantic type, but let’s broaden that. Think, for a moment, about ALL your relationships. This would include your friendships, co-workers, neighbors,…
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