Strengthening Relationships During the Holidays
What better time is there to strengthen your most important relationships than during the holidays? This may seem a bit counter intuitive, considering that the holidays are often the most … Continue reading
Neuroscience of Inclusivity
Inclusivity may seem like a philosophical or academic term; it may even “feel good” and be worthy of attention. Practically speaking, inclusivity, or the creation of “common ground” for people … Continue reading
Shield of Values Restores Family Harmony
Two marriages with a combination of five children and six grandchildren have been an experiential learning classroom for family living. Looking back at lessons learned, some very painful, combined with … Continue reading
A Clearly Simple View of Leadership
I frequently ask participants in our practical neuroscience workshops to raise their hands if they see themselves as “leaders.” Typically, 10% to 30% respond positively, even in a group comprised … Continue reading
How to Talk Less and Listen More
Have you noticed that many people can’t remember what was said, interrupt others regularly, rarely ask genuine questions and generally have poor listening skills? Has attentive and respectful listening gone … Continue reading
How To Recover From a Crashed Relationship
When a relationship with a loved one or someone you work with crashes, the effect takes a big toll on your mental, emotional and physical health. How many of these … Continue reading
Hot Tips for Exceptional Rapport
Nearly everyone desires exceptional rapport and communications with people they love and care about; this is the key to building successful and healthy long-term relationships. Professional relationships also require communication … Continue reading
Sequential and Global Thinkers Make Sparks Fly
Watch the sparks fly when people, having radically different ways of thinking, interact with one another at work, home and social gatherings. If your cognitive strength is Sequential thinking (e.g. … Continue reading
Communicating on Kinesthetic Wavelengths
Do you have a spouse, friend or business associate with strong preferences for Kinesthetic communications? If you communicate similarly to them, you probably have some natural rapport based on physical … Continue reading
Communicating on Visual Wavelengths
If you experience communication conflict with your spouse, friend or business associate, perhaps they are visual communicators and you have strong auditory or kinesthetic preferences. These differences may be the … Continue reading