The Power of Example

The Power of Example

 Many years ago, a friend shared with me a story about a woman who owned a pet macaw. The bird had a rasping cough. Naturally, the master was concerned about it, so she took her prized companion to a vet. After a thorough examination, the pet doctor couldn’t find...
Unfreezing the Frozen

Unfreezing the Frozen

 Have you ever seen someone freeze up? Sometimes, a child acting in a school play will become paralyzed in front of an audience. Adults can freeze up in real life, too, often getting stuck in an unproductive routine at work.  When I was in high school, Robert...

How to Become a Person with Charisma

  Want to see more positive results in your life? If so, I highly recommend Vanessa Van Edwards’ Book Cues: Small Signals, Incredible Impact. The book is structured around the concept that up to 90 percent of communication is nonverbal, a key lesson I remember...
Remember the Eskimo!

Remember the Eskimo!

 The Eskimos faced a significant challenge with wolves, and they devised an ingenious solution. Unfortunately, people in the 21st century can exhibit wolf-like behavior, and I will explain why shortly. Today, we complete our exploration of crucial insights from...