If someone appears to be down, take the time to build them back up. Go to them and say something like, “You seem kind of down today, is everything all right?” Then be prepared to listen to what they have to say and look for ways to lighten their load. Taking a personal interest communicates…
Over the years I’ve had a number of people ask me: “How do I go about the business of finding my passion–something I can get truly excited about?” Each of these people had the idea that finding their passion was like walking through a cafeteria line and picking something out that seemed interesting. In reality,…
Over the years, I’ve come across a number of people who can’t admit it when they’ve made a mistake. Instead of admitting their mistake and taking responsibility for it, they blame others. They seem to think admitting a mistake is a sign of personal weakness. In reality, being able to admit our mistakes is a…
Some people attempt to gain influence by calling attention to themselves–things they have accomplished, places they have been, things they own, people they know and so forth. While such behavior comes naturally, it does little to improve your standing with those around you because most people resent such behavior. What does improve your standing is…