From advice that says you should imagine your audience naked to make yourself more comfortable when giving a speech, to the "fact" that...

From advice that says you should imagine your audience naked to make yourself more comfortable when giving a speech, to the “fact” that...

While having lunch with my friend Beverly the other day, she was lamenting various employee challenges- from lack of personal...

Case in point, the simple act of changing the toilet paper roll in the restroom. She just couldn’t understand how someone could be so...

Any parent can tell you the most annoying question kids ask is, “Why?” Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why do I have to take...

Any parent can tell you the most annoying question kids ask is, "Why?" Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why do I have to...

The other day I was facilitating a workshop for a group of attorneys on the subject of employee motivation. We’d just finished discussing...

The other day I was facilitating a workshop for a group of attorneys on the subject of employee motivation. We'd just finished...

As January is a time for reflection on the past and planning for the future, I decided to go back through every blog post I’ve written...

As January is a time for reflection on the past and planning for the future, I decided to go back through every blog post I've written...

“Words - so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one...

“Words – so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one...

An assertive, professional, business handshake helps create a great first impression. Here are some tips for achieving handshake success!

This week, I’ve taught several “Business Impression” workshops. In these sessions we’ve discussed everything from dress and appearance to...

Every year, many people resolve to make the coming year their "best ever" by making resolutions for better behavior. The most common...

Every year, many people resolve to make the coming year their “best ever” by making resolutions for better behavior. The most common...

Last week, I targeted advice givers and provided tips for offering advice in a way that makes it more palatable to the receiver. However,...

Last week, I targeted advice givers and provided tips for offering advice in a way that makes it more palatable to the receiver. However,...

Okay, before I get started, I have to admit one of my many flaws: I DO NOT like being told what to do. My natural instinct when someone...

Okay, before I get started, I have to admit one of my many flaws: I DO NOT like being told what to do. My natural instinct when someone...