Peace is like Hope. You know when you’ve got it & when you don’t. But how do you get it? Can I make myself have peace? Can I – through my will – command or control myself into Peace? I’m going to say no. Why? Because Peace isn’t “a movement” or “a state of mind” or something you can decide to have. Peace is bigger – way bigger. Let me eloborate. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘Life’ Category
Advent: A Four Week Blog Series – Week 2: Peace
10
Dec
3 Better Ways To React To A Hostile Situation
15
May
We’ve all been there – hostile accusations are flying & we are the receiver. What do you do?
Here are 3 ways to react better when placed in this tough position: Read the rest of this entry »
3 Ways To Tackle Conflict Head-on
01
May
Most people don’t like conflict, and often avoid it at all costs until it’s unavoidable. Often this is at the worst possible time & things have escalated really high by then.
What is interesting is that conflict is natural, productive and doesn’t need to be a big, scary “blow-up”. Here are 3 ways to tackle conflict head-on, without starting a yelling match & hopefully avoiding the “blow-up” – taking you past that and into the “productive” zone:
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3 Ways To Gain Respect As A Leader
21
Apr
What leader doesn’t want to be respected? Here’s 3 ways to help that & keep it high.
1. Do what you say you’re going to do.
If you don’t follow through on what you promised or said you’d do, you open the door for disrespect. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Ways To Get More Done In A Work Day
13
Apr
Assumptions: 1. You work (paid or un-paid)
2. You want to accomplish more.
Here’s the 3 Ways: Read the rest of this entry »