The inspiration for this post comes from a book about Abraham Lincoln. Many years and probably more than 100 books later, I have long since forgotten which book gave me this thought. So, with … [Read more...]
Beware of Perception Error
All of us struggle to understand other people's perceptions. Some of us struggle more than others, and we struggle to understand some people more than others. Still, we all struggle to some degree … [Read more...]
Using an “Apologetic Attitude” When Confronting Others
Conflicts with supervisors or people in positions of authority seem to come up frequently in my work. People often ask me how to confront their supervisor or manager to address frustrations and … [Read more...]
Are You at War or at Peace?
Last week, I posted a recommendation for three books that have strongly impacted both my personal and professional lives. One of the more challenging concepts I learned from those books comes from The … [Read more...]
Beware of Labels
No one would talk so much in society, if he only knew how often he misunderstands others. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832, German playwright/poet When dictators come to power, they often use … [Read more...]
Follow the ABC’s of Correction – Affirm Before Correcting
This post first appeared as an article in a newsletter I used to publish. I included it here to make it easier for people to find and as a reference source for other posts on this blog. “There is … [Read more...]
