Trust – a foundational principle in relationships!
What does trust mean to you? Trust may mean different things to different people. We thought a lot about trust as we flew home recently. We trusted people to fly us home safely. When we got home, we had trusted our refrigerator to keep working but unfortunately, it proved untrustworthy. Now we trust the repair person to arrive soon.
Effective communication: A key to better relationships!
Have you noticed what has been happening with communication in the last few years? We’re concerned because there seems to be a decline in effective communication. Today we see how it’s more and more difficult to find subjects that people can discuss without polarization. There are divisions in society, politics, and healthcare.
Are you the hero of your own life story?
You may wonder what we are talking about. You may not have written down anything about your life story – yet. Whether or not you are writing it down on paper, you are, in fact, writing your life story every day.
Are you gonna let your ‘little light shine’?
Are you fully using your strengths and sharing them with the world? What got us thinking about this was what occurred on a walk we took recently. We were enjoying nature and listening to the different sounds. There were many birds. Each type of bird had its own distinctive sound. The cardinals sounded one way, blackbirds
Remember to celebrate what July 4th represents!
What will you be doing on July 4th to celebrate our nation’s freedom? Because it’s a national holiday, lots of Americans plan to have a fun day. First, there may be a picnic at a special place like a beach or park, or maybe the whole family will be gathering in your own backyard. Next, there are parades, concerts and even fireworks
Seven simple steps to live life ‘strategically’!
Are you living strategically? What got us thinking about this is because we know how important it is for businesses to be ‘strategic’ in their activities. For successful businesses, ‘being strategic’ is not a one-time event. It is a well-thought-out plan that permeates every aspect of that business. That plan is inspired by a compelling
Balancing the positives and pitfalls of being a Perfectionist!
Are you a Perfectionist? We all can be at times. Like the name implies, the perfectionist wants everything to be just so. Therefore, being a perfectionist may have both some positives and some pitfalls. On the positive side, perfectionists may be greatly valued in the workplace. They set incredible goals.