To encourage others to listen to you, you must first master your own listening skills. You can start with 5 top ways to improve your listening skills.
active listening, Communication skills, How to communicate better, how to listen better, improve listening skills, listening tips
Taking small steps and doing them consistently over time is the key to making lasting change in your life. Take the 90-Day One Change Challenge with me.
90-day change challenge, Goal setting, making lasting change, new year's resolutions
Do you want to give someone something that may be more valued than anything you can buy? I've compiled my top 5 gifts that cost you practically nothing and expresses your heartfelt appreciation for someone you love.
Gifts of appreciation, Gratitude, low cost gift giving ideas, ways to show appreciation
We tend to repeat what we are comfortable doing. We often put off trying something new because it is out of our comfort zone. That is why, when it comes to communicating well, you simply need to get out of your comfort zone and do or say something that you aren’t very comfortable with.
Betty Lochner, communication tips, Confident Communication, trying new things
If you are business owner or manager, you know that your team and clients are your most valuable asset. They have helped you reach new goals and helped make your business a success. Without them you wouldn’t be where you are today.
I learned a bit about gratitude this summer. Kenny and I went to Glacier National Park for a 10-day hiking trip. Unfortunately, weather prevented us from hiking all but 3 of the days we were there. This led to quite a bit of unexpected down time in White Fish, Montana. On our many walks around the town, I browsed in bookstores to find a new gratitude journal. My vision was a journal with prompts for different ways to explore gratitude with lots of room for doodling. I couldn’t find what I was looking for. In the week we had in
Appreciation, Gratitude, gratitude habits, gratitude journal, intentional gratitude
Sometimes the best communication teachers are found where you least expect it. I've learned some of my best networking tips from a small business owner.
Confident Communication, Connections, relationship networking
One of my top communication tips is about shoveling your piles while they are small. Dealing with communication issues right away is a communication skill that may seem obvious, but most of us don't naturally do it.
business communication, clear communication, Communication Tip, effective communication, having a difficult conversation, How to improve relationships
Everyone has a real need to feel appreciated and valued. Showing genuine appreciation is one of the most powerful communication tools you can develop. It will open doors to better conversations, more positive exchanges, and ultimately better relationships at both work and at home.
Appreciation, communication and leadership, effective communication, Gratitude, Relationships
We are in constant communication with ourselves. And much of that time we aren't very nice. Here are some strategies to tame your negative self-talk.
communcication skills, negative self talk, positive communication strategies, Relationships
