Self-Management is Critical for Handling Problems

A staff member doesn’t handle a problem with a customer well, and you, as the manager, are upset. You think to yourself, “Why on earth would he do such a thing? Doesn’t he know better? He should know that’s not how to deal with a customer!”
Your young child is playing upstairs. You decide to go [...]

Is it better to stay in a bad situation or get out?

Sounds like a trick question. Of course it is better to end a bad relationship and be on your own or leave a job where you are being mistreated and undervalued for something better.
And yet, haven’t you ever stayed entirely too long in a bad situation – a job or relationship – hoping the situation [...]

Do You Need to Prove Yourself?

Where are you trying to prove yourself?
How much time and energy are you spending trying to see your own personal value through the eyes and acknowledgements of others?
In your struggle to find your personal value, do you ever get it? Do you ever get the approval you seek?
And when you do, how does it feel? [...]

Powerful Communication: How Well Do You Listen?

Do you interrupt?
Do you formulate a reply while the person is still speaking?
Do you finish the person’s sentence for them?
Are you busy doing something else while someone is speaking to you?
Are you fully present or are you thinking about what’s for lunch or the tasks on your to-do list?
Are you focused on having an answer [...]

How Cynical Are You?

Do you look for what is positive or negative? Do you expect negative outcomes?
Notice the little comments you make throughout the course of your day. These little comments perpetuate the unhappiness and pain you experience each day.
Cynicism is a form of anger. It represents a general mistrust of the motives of others.
With cynicism, you take [...]

Do You Practice What You Teach?

The teacher often teaches what he/she most needs to learn. But are you open to your own lesson?
A therapist just got engaged-a second marriage. Thoughts about planning the wedding make her overwhelmed and stressed. So she doesn’t think about it. There is no date set yet.
Other examples of this disconnect between what you do for [...]

In What Ways Do You Compare Yourself to Others?

How often during your day do you think of yourself when speaking with others?
It might sound like this:
“I wouldn’t have thought of that.
“Would I do something like that?
“What would I do…?
“I can do better than that.
“How would I handle that?”
It’s all about YOU YOU YOU.
Throughout your day, you evaluate YOU against the actions of others [...]

Updated Dates for Amazing Relationships TeleClass

In order to accommodate the demand for this teleclass, we pushed back the start date to January 28th. To reserve your spot, visit http://amazingrelationships.eventbright.com and register TODAY!
Registration is now OPEN!
What does it take to Create Amazing Relationships at work and in life?
Most of us have our fair share of struggles with conflict and pain [...]

What Is the Essential Ingredient for Achieving Your Goals?

Ok, so you turn the calendar to a New Year and suddenly you think something should change. You’ll get those pesky 20 pounds off once and for all! Or you’ll definitely get promoted or change jobs this year. Or perhaps this is the year you will have a better relationship with your spouse – or [...]

Create Amazing Relationships at Work and in Life TeleClass Invitation

Registration is now OPEN!
What does it take to Create Amazing Relationships at work and in life?
Most of us have our fair share of struggles with conflict and pain in our relationships. We may avoid confrontation which causes resentment and anger to build, and creates distance in our relationships. Some of us focus more on [...]

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