Category Archives: Communication Strategies
Bottom Up or Top Down Thinking
The direction in which you think, apart from changing your immediate perspective, can be a powerful tool in developing new ideas, thoughts and processes. Bottom up thinking means you look from the ground up. Begin by starting at the very … Continue reading
Quiet: The Power of Introverts
Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain is an insightful read. At the onset of this book, the author theorizes that a shift has occurred in our western culture from one that rewards introversion and introspection to our … Continue reading
Possession Disposal – Intentional versus Unintentional
This is the third installment of the residential possession cycle. Today I’d like to focus on another element, intentional versus unintentional disposal of possessions. Intentional disposal is when our clients make a concerted effort to dispose, donate or recycle a … Continue reading
Possession Usage – Intentional versus Unintentional
Here is the second installment of the residential possession cycle. Today I’d like to focus on another small element, intentional versus unintentional usage of possessions. Intentional usage is when our clients make a concerted effort to utilize or use a … Continue reading
Six Thinking Hats – Perhaps Seven!
Have you ever thought about thinking styles? The book Six Thinking Hats may be a good read to get you started in understanding your own style as well as how you participate in a group. Beyond this, it is a … Continue reading
Possession Acquisition – Intentional versus Unintentional
Over the last few years, I have been working on thinking and developing theories regarding the residential possession cycle. Today I’d like to focus on a small element, intentional versus unintentional acquisition of possessions. Intentional possessions are those our clients … Continue reading
Discussing Backsliding
I just finished a poll on backsliding for use in an upcoming presentation. My Institute for Challenging Disorganization LinkedIn colleagues were kind enough to contribute. The question I asked was I discuss backsliding with my prospects? The results are below. … Continue reading
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Time to Give Kudos
Kudos means a praising remark. We all like to be appreciated and acknowledged for our work or contributions. Let’s spend some time exploring kudos. Why Give Kudos There are a few reasons to give kudos. First, we all like to … Continue reading
Stop Overthinking
Over thinking? How can you tell if you are over thinking? First, let’s define the concept of over thinking. Symptoms include: Having lots of “what ifs”, feeling emotionally torn by the subject of your thoughts, ruminating and dwelling on negative … Continue reading
Remedies for Screen Fatigue
Are you surfing your life away on the internet and overloaded with email. Maybe it is time for a break. Take a 24 hour hiatus and get more done, and start de-stressing. When we spend our days driven by the … Continue reading
