In his book, “Making Work Work,” Shola Richards states, “Everyone desires to be: Validated, Affirmed, Understood, Appreciated….but we are an appreciation-starved society! The #1 reason people quit their jobs: they don’t feel appreciated…Remember, everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying ‘make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people.”
Read MoreIn his book, “The 5 Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to your Mate” Gary Chapman discusses how everyone has a primary and a secondary love language.
Read MoreWhat do you typically do when a friend, family member, or co-worker shares their problems with you? Have you ever found yourself searching for the ideal response? Perhaps you’ve tried to solve their problem for them or said something that you thought would be helpful but it didn’t have a positive effect. Michael Bungay Stonier author of “The Coaching Habit” recommends that after someone shares his/her issues with you, simply ask “So how can I help?”
Read MoreTal Ben Shahar author of “Happier,” recently stated in an interview with Brian Johnson that the#1 predictor of happiness is: “the amount of quality time spent with those people that care about us and that we care about.”
Read MoreThinking about criticizing someone today? Don’t forget this sage wisdom by Jack Handy: “If you want to criticize someone, first walk a mile in their shoes, that way you will be a mile from them when you criticize them and you’ll have their shoes.”
Read MoreAre you trying to accomplish your goals all by yourself? In his book “The Happiness Advantage,” Shawn Achor recites a study done about ‘very happy people.’ The top 10% had only one significant measurable common denominator: Social Support. He also mentions something many folks never think about: did you know Thomas Edison had 30 assistants (he did not work alone).
Read MoreNietzsche stated: “One should not seek to enjoy where one does not give joy.”
Read MoreDo you want your apologies to be more effective? Do you know the proper way to apologize to someone? In the book, “Recovery” by Russell Brand, he states: “A good apology is said like this ‘I apologize for what I did.’ A bad apology is said: 'I apologize for how I made you feel.’ The difference may appear slight but the impact could be significant.
Read MoreHere’s an interesting way to define who you are. According to Jim Rohn, author and motivational speaker: “You are the average of the 5 people you associate with most”.
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