Where does emotional intelligence, or EQ, come from? There are two elements of emotional intelligence (also called EQ, or EI): first, an awareness of your own emotions. The second aspect of [...]
We had left San Antonio about 90 minutes ago, my daughter and I. Home from school for a brief visit, she agreed to come with me to the Alamo City (a quick 3 hour drive from our home in Houston) [...]
Asking for the toughest customers is like trying to pet a shark, or date a nun. You instantly know that it won't end up well.
Let’s face it: you’re smart. I mean, if you’re reading this blog, not only are you smart…you obviously have excellent taste. 🙂 But in conversations, presentations and [...]
What’s the difference between a teacher, and a coach? Teaching and training has its place, for learning new skills. But information is everywhere. Believe me, I just googled it. Maybe more [...]
The funny thing about self confidence is that we all possess it - and, we all suffer from its loss at some point or another! Find out how to maintain your self confidence, in difficult [...]
Does your PowerPoint suck? Wait, let me rephrase that: Your PowerPoint sucks. Are you aware of that fact? Let’s face it. We’ve all been in a butt-numbing, brain-draining PowerPoint [...]
Let’s face it: you’re smart. I mean, if you’re reading this blog, not only are you smart…you obviously have excellent taste. But in conversations, presentations and [...]
In any presentation, there are two stories. First, the story that you tell yourself. And then, the story you tell to others. To overcome the fear of public speaking, you’ve got to [...]
The one-word story is a powerful tool, when you want to create a clear message. Used by politicians, pundits and other persuaders, this conversational device is effective for adding punch to [...]
