August 2015 Blog Posts (3)

I t would be so boring to have a singular interest and to be always exercising it. Those with whom you associate would surely prefer someone with a broader interest in a variety filled world.

John Quincy enjoyed introducing variety into his life.  He was always seeking the company of people who had a variety of interests.   He had a law degree and used his…

BEING A BETTER LISTENER

Maybe someone you know quite well accuses you of being a poor listener.  You might consider running

a little test. 

Check your assumptions.  See if you think you are already sure you know what is going on in the head of the other listeners.  Run a test by asking a question such as “so you mean,” or “so you are…

There are many advantages to being agreeable, understanding and influential.  If you are one of those who has these desires, you have already learned that you can’t treat all of your acquaintances the same way you treat some of them.  It’s no secret that all that people have different personalities.  One of the reasons for this is the influence that…