Feel like nobody listens to what you say? There are three actions you can use to be taken seriously. Take others seriously (meaning: Listen). We tend to talk more when it seems like other people don’t take us seriously, spending more time explaining what we mean by what we say. One way to be taken …
There is one thing you should know about yourself before you get into a relationship with another person: Are you an introvert or an extrovert? This question is vitally important because, depending on the answer, it can make or break the relationship. Introverts process internally, and they need time to themselves throughout the day. Social …
Financial differences are one of the top reasons people get divorced; and financial issues will rarely, if ever, cause a divorce. These two statements may seem to be at odds with each other, but they are not. It is not the finances that cause conflict, but the meaning each person puts behind the finances. One …
Opposites attract, and that is proven when an introvert and an extrovert get together. introverts and extroverts in a relationship have the opportunity to discuss how they relax, or recharge. Extroverts love to be in groups of people, happily talking about nothing in particular. That is how extroverts recharge their batteries. The batteries of an …
New Year’s Resolutions have one basic problem: So many past resolutions have failed that we automatically assume new resolutions will also. But there is a way to make 2019 resolutions more likely to succeed: Change your resolution to a vision. Rather than “I’m going to lose weight,” create a strategic vision about a healthier lifestyle. …
The holidays are a very eventful time of year. There are parties to plan and gifts to buy. It is a time of family gatherings and running every which way, which means there is also a lot of money to spend. Each of these will stretch a relationship, but there are two things that are …
One great way to get rid of writer’s block is to read other books and articles on your subject. For non-fiction, you should have 20-50 books on the subject you are writing about. And you should have some similar books even if you are writing fiction. Look at what others have done; not to copy …
Christmas is the gift giving holiday. Even people that don’t believe in Christmas give gifts, and they seem to enjoy doing so. One reason is because of a chemical in our brain called Oxytocin. Oxytocin is a chemical that gives us feelings of wellbeing, but only when we do something for other people. Researchers first …
Introvert leaders, now you have a book that can help you improve your leadership skills. Leadership for Introverts is available through Amazon.com, Audible.com, and many other places. You can also listen to samples of each chapter here. Or go to www.leadershipintroverts.com to read a sample of the book. Enjoy!
Are you tired of making resolutions that never come true? The problem with resolutions is that they cause stress. You make resolutions with the intention to accomplish them. But, when you don’t, you feel guilty and stop believing in yourself. It’s time to get rid of resolutions all-together and, instead, create a strategic vision for …