Our family dog, Gizmo, passed away this weekend. His quirky, lively and soulful personality captured everyone’s heart. This fall he seemed to be particularly attuned to the season. Standing motionless sniffing the air, gently caressed by falling leaves, watching, instead of chasing deer. He seemed utterly present to nature. He seemed in touch with something […]
In theory, we may think that we are ready to end a conversation that we have been playing like a broken record for a long time. Paradoxically, when the moment finally arrives and we fully recognize that it is time to let go, we hold on even tighter, more desperately, shouting even louder. So much
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Pioneering media outlet, Positive News, has partnered with media and infrastructure company, Clear Channel UK, to promote messages of hope and inspiration on outdoor digital screens all around the UK. “This exciting partnership has given prominence to our positive headlines at scale, helping people discover that it’s not all doom and gloom and an incredible
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“The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw How often do we function in this world of illusion? Our conversations are sometimes like wishing on a star. We hope (or expect) that somebody got the message! When we are faced with difficult conversations, our communication
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…..my understanding is that the first step to take in having a real conversation is simply to stop having the one that you are having now.By definition the courageous conversation is the conversation that you’re not having nowand also by definition the courageous conversation is the one that you don’t want to haveand the courageous
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According to William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project and an expert in de-escalating high-stakes conflicts around the world, bringing focus and attention to our own self-management is the first critical step in conflict negotiation. In his Path to Possible method he outlines three stages, the first of which he calls “Go the Balcony”.
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Public speaking presents an opportunity. A chance to share knowledge, thoughts and understanding with others. Yet, sadly, the anxiety and fear of standing and speaking in front of others may prevent us offering our wisdom. Scot Chisholm, founder of Classy, a nonprofit giving platform, cultivates these 6 public speaking hacks. They helped transform him from
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“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and the privilege of wisdom to listen” -19th century author and physician, Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. “Knowledge Speaks, Wisdom Listens” -Widely attributed to Jimi Hendrix In an ideal world we are well served when these two protagonists both show up. The first quote reminds us that it is
How often do we make resolutions for behavior change, yet immediately reduce our chances for success by making them completely dependent on willpower. For example, we decide to exercise on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, yet we quickly allow negotiation to enter the picture. We’re tired, have too much work, don’t feel motivated and before we know it
