The saying goes to “forgive and forget”, but forgiveness can prove to be a major internal struggle for most people. So National Forgiveness Day is here to remind us about the power this practice can have on ourselves and others. The day’s aim is to help us show unconditional love and harbor no ill will towards those who have done you wrong. Lewis B. Smedes said it best with “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” In the spirit of National Forgiveness Day, we have put together a list of seven steps to help you forgive someone. Identify what … [Read more...]
Communication: A Lost Art
From Chapter 5, "Communication: A Lost Art" in Ingredients of Outliers I must admit I’m not always the best or most appropriate in terms of my style or manner of communication. I’ve also learned over the years to take most things with a grain of salt (partic ularly if it’s followed by a shot of tequila and a slice of lime), so I don’t get too worked up over much of anything that’s directed my way. This has been tested of late, but more on that later. That said, I’ve learned a thing or two about how not to communicate and what not to say or write, mostly from experience. The … [Read more...]
Mastering the Art of Nonverbal Communication – S.O.L.E.R.
Photo by Ben Duchac on unsplash.com Communication occurs in many ways and across endless mediums. Technology has ushered in the ultra-connected era. But are we closer to loved ones? And are we more effective in business? Rapid-fire global email discourse, video calls between out-of-state loved ones, and text messages between classmates like passing notes have all enabled us to share more. They could hardly be a bad thing, right? But with the explosion of personal tech devices and virtual social platforms, we are more distracted than ever by the buzz and glow of our screens. I don’t … [Read more...]