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Three ways to improve your conversations

Aug 11, 2023

Becoming a better conversationalist can seem complicated and daunting.  But it doesn’t have to be!  If you are willing to consider a few important practices, follow some proven guidelines, and work on them regularly, you can begin to experience the benefits of...

Another important intelligence

Aug 1, 2023

A friend was recently telling me about her very smart nephew who is entering Kindergarten this fall.  He can already recite the elements of the Periodic Table.  As you can imagine, the parents and family of this highly intelligent child are immensely proud. “He’s...

Authenticity is good. But what does that really mean?

Jul 17, 2023

If you’re like me, you’re seeing a lot of posts and articles these days about the value of being authentic; being our true selves. And not just at home or with our closest friends, but in our daily lives, at work, and in our social interactions. I completely agree...

Let’s review some social basics

Jul 12, 2023

Today I’d like to share with you a few simple best practices that can help you set the stage for greater social confidence and better conversations. Sure, you may have heard these before. But based on my experiences and observations of late, it’s clear we all...

Conversation to enhance your creativity

Jun 21, 2023

It’s been exceedingly hot here in Texas the past few weeks. So when I’m not out on an early morning walk, working at my desk, or at the gym, I’ve been experimenting with what’s called a Gelli plate. This is a portable, semi-squishy plastic...

Here’s to your summer of warmth!

Jun 15, 2023

It’s June in Texas, which means the forecast is calling for three-digit temperatures. Given this, it seems totally appropriate to write about the topic of… warmth. More specifically, let’s discuss your Warmth Quotient.  WQ for short. “What’s that?” you might be...