When to Use Words I love the study of body language and how to use it effectively. The other day, I had a whole “conversation” with someone in another car without a single spoken word. Yet you can get yourself into trouble by leaving things unsaid. Especially if you...
Five Damaging Thoughts to Get Rid Of I have a confession to make: I am terrible about flossing my teeth. Due to helpful Twitter tips from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits (which I have yet to actually read), I’ve gotten a lot better with flossing in the...
Stop Depersonalizing Your Communication Recently, my friend moved away. On the day of the move, I messaged her, “I’m going to miss you!” She wrote back, “We are going to miss our friends, too, but we promise to keep in touch.” I couldn’t help but notice how...
7 Ways to Spread Hope & Health (instead of fear or germs) In times of crisis, you have a choice: contribute to the problem or contribute to the solution. Being part of the solution includes more than finding answers. It includes how you approach the crisis,...
How to Tear Down, How to Build Up In my previous life, before I became a coach and speaker, I was a pianist. I still sometimes play piano at church, along with several other people. Some are beginners, and I try to encourage and support them. It always...