Breaking Up is Hard to Do
It happens to all of us all too often. You meet someone and you think you have each been touched by the same star. Then what started as love turns into an annoyance, sometimes anger, sometimes hate. Sometimes there is just a feeling of being controlled. Sometimes it is a sadness. And many times a [...]
Interpersonal Skills – Giving and Getting Good Feedback
Feedback can come through surveys, through meetings, through one on one discussion. To receive valid feedback, it is important to develop a climate of trust. This facilitates open and honest responses.
A person skilled at Feedback is one who:
Develops a climate of trust.
Meets on a one-to-one basis.
Is direct and not judgmental.
Is timely and specific with feedback.
Provides [...]
His and Her Movies: Make a Decision to Compromise
We know that when it comes to movies, that the sexes pretty much pair off. She likes romance and he likes adventure. Sorry if you disagree with me. I checked with the top movie poster mogul in Sante Fe on this one. He does tell us, however, that the all time best selling posters on [...]
The Happy Holiday Paradox: A Different Valentine’s Day
The holidays, from Christmas to Valentine’s Day are supposed to be happy time. We are supposed to be cheerful. We are supposed to be partying and shopping. We are supposed to be enjoying every last minute of what many singles consider to be both the happiest and saddest day of the year – Valentine’s Day.
If [...]
