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…
Author: Rita Watson
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…
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….
Words that Harm, Words that Heal
The Providence Journal Rita Watson: Words that harm, words that heal 01:00 AM EDT on Monday, October 2, 2006 I WORRY about children in this new school year. Teachers hold in their hands the power to affect a child’s image, for better or worse. For all the times I smile when my sons talk about…
Listening for Love
When you are out there listening to music, remember to take some quiet time to listen for love. We often need to make a change in our lives in order to give ourselves permission to love, and to clear our heads so that we can hear – love. What does love sound like? It is…
THE TACT Strategies
The TACT Strategies are a registered trademark Twenty Winning Decision-Making Strategies 1. TAKE A MINUTE 2. Guard against immediate reactions to situations 3. Learn to say no, or “I can’t give you an answer at this time.” 4. Watch your words 5. Have the courage to sleep on your thoughts 6. ASSESS THE SITUATION 7. …
Leadership skills: Starting out
Hi, I’m Rita: Why is my first blog posting about leaderships skills? Simply put, because my communications guru is thinking of going for his MBA. He is also trying to teach me to blog and promises that if I don’t start organizing my material, he will simply take items from my books and post them. …