Have you ever participated in volunteer work that left you feeling great? Delivering meals to shut-ins and those less fortunate left me feeling great recently. It also left me with a feeling of appreciation for what I have in life. Research backs up the warm fuzzy feeling you can get from giving to others. Michael Steger, Ph.D., conducted a study … Read More
Speak Up!
By Bill Auxier, Ph.D. Early on in my career, I was taught that after asking a question, if there was a pause in the conversation and silence prevailed, the next person who spoke “lost.” I was convinced that this technique worked, so I adapted it, particularly during negotiations. Regardless whether I “won” or “lost,” by utilizing this communication technique I … Read More