It’s an interesting and powerful phrase, isn’t it? Of course this is from The Book of John and is part of the Creation story. But religion aside, I think it points to a powerful concept that we can use in our own lives and that is: the power of our own words. After all, words [...]
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Lessons from Software Updates
Have you ever noticed how, when you’re staring a deadline right in the face, your computer forgets what a printer is? Or your printer decides it doesn’t like the paper size? Or some other weird never-happened-before glitch shows up in your work day? That happened to me when I was on a project deadline in [...]
5 Ways to Nurture a Positive Relationship
A positive relationship can be one of the most wonderful things in the world, while a negative one can turn your life into a disaster! Do you yearn to cultivate a positive relationship with your partner and help it grow stronger? Having a positive relationship takes effort from both of you, but you can get [...]
Communicate Effectively with Your Boss
Have you ever been working peacefully at your job when suddenly your manager showed up to discuss an issue? Before you knew it, your boss was walking away, leaving sparks in the air and frustration in his wake. What happened? Most likely, it was a communication problem. Learning how to communicate effectively with your boss [...]
Simple Active Listening Techniques
Everyone wants and needs to be heard. We all want to know the people in our lives care about us. Having someone listen and respond to your needs can help you feel both mportant and card for. Conversely, you give others a boost when you listen carefully to them. This is where active listening techniques [...]
Apologize – The Top 5 Ways
Apologizing isn’t an easy thing to do, and it’s something we all need to do many times in our lives! If you’ve never been taught how to apologize, it makes the task even harder. And sometimes a simple “I’m sorry” doesn’t seem enough. When you’ve done something you shouldn’t have, here are the top 5 [...]
