Gratitude, Expectations, and Ray WylieGratitude, Expectations, and Ray WylieGratitude, Expectations, and Ray Wylie In one of my favorite lyrics, musician Ray Wylie Hubbard (@RayWylie) says, “The days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, those are good days.” I think it goes without saying that gratitude is an amazing “happiness strategy”. Check out this…
Conflict is inevitable. Combat, however, is optional. What’s the difference? Conflict is about an issue, combat is personal. Most people are uncomfortable with conflict, but it’s really combat we should be avoiding. Conflict can be extremely positive and productive. It can lead to better solutions and outcomes if handled effectively. So how do you effectively…
We spend a whole lot of time talking and thinking about things and people we like. But every once in a while it’s just as, if not more, important to stop and ask yourself, “Am I likeable?” Want to find out if you’re perceived as likeable? Take a moment to answer these questions: Do you…
What if you could ask three questions that could transform your professional relationships? They aren’t magic, but they are pretty close to it. If it’s true, and I believe that it is, that we train people how to treat us, then these questions will not only train people how to treat you, but it allows…
With my kids (and my husband), I’m constantly looking for ways to turn around negative behavior. I’m often guilty of handling it similar to the way most organizations handle employee problems. I wait until they exhibit a poor behavior and then correct it, only to be frustrated that the behavior repeats itself shortly after. The same…