Category: Communication

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Creative Minds – Timing is Everything

Posted on by Shannon Parish

Learn how to work with two opposite power types when working on your project.

I’d like to introduce you to two power types you must have on your team.

Apples and OrangesWhether they are involved as service providers, partners, or outside counsel, these two “power people” will help to keep your project moving, IF you understand their powers – and what the timing is to have them step in for their input.  Read more... (1293 words, 4 images, estimated 5:10 mins reading time)

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Communication, Conversation and Listening, is a Gift

Posted on by Shannon Parish

Learning how to be a better listener, communicator and conversationalist, isn’t rocket science. The key is being curious and other-focused.

If it’s so easy, why do most of us fail so miserably at it?

ListeningSpeaking to a young wife regarding her troubled marriage, she threw up her hands and said, “He never listens to me!” She determined to ask all of her friends, what their greatest frustration was in their marriages. Without surprise, they all replied, “My husband doesn’t listen to me!”  Read more... (198 words, 1 image, estimated 48 secs reading time)

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Exploring Your Personality and the Personalities Around You

Posted on by Shannon Parish

Boy with personalityEveryone one of us has a unique personalty and approach to life.

There are common patterns and differences …

Before we get into this, stop and take a personality test to discover your own differences with those around you! Here’s a website with a list of free personality tests that you can take that will help you to identify your personality type.

Celebrate those areas that you find appealing, and for those areas that you see a need for improvement … set it as a goal to improve!   Read more... (268 words, 1 image, estimated 1:04 mins reading time)

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