building relationships
How to Get Along with Almost Anyone (it’s easier than you think)
Over the years, I've received a lot of advice from friends and family, trained professionals and books on how to get along with others and build strong relationships. Most of [...]
When Just Trying to Help Fails
"I'm just trying to help." How often have you said or thought these words? If you're a loving parent, good friend or caring colleague, probably one too many times. It's [...]
How to Be Happier Today Than You Were Yesterday
When I ask parents what they want for their kids, the most popular answer I get is: “I just want my kids to be happy” In the United States Declaration [...]
3 Reasons Why Most People are Bad Communicators
Every day you miscommunicate something to someone. You don't do it intentionally but it happens. It actually happens all the time, you just don’t know it. The only time you [...]
3 Easy Ways to Improve Any Relationship
Life is about relationships. Boyfriend and Girlfriend Boss and Employee Parent and Child Husband and Wife Friend and Friend The list goes on... To have a meaningful life, you'll need [...]
101 Simple Ways to Build Trust
The most valuable asset you can have is trust. It allows for flow and openness. When there is no trust, it becomes harder to get anything done. Think of one of [...]
How to Sell with Integrity – Lesson 3 – Why People Buy
In this third lesson on How to Sell with Integrity, we're going to focus on how people decide to buy. Although this lesson is interesting and helpful on its own, its effectiveness [...]
How to Build Rapport with Anyone
No man is an island (quote courtesy of John Donne) ... ... and the most valuable currency among men (and women) is trust. Trust is why we get up in [...]
How to Keep Your Friends Despite (Blank)
I would fill in "being busy". Others might put "having kids", "moving away", "disagreeing", etc. No matter what your reason is, my tip is the same: You keep your friends [...]