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51 Practical Lessons for a Lifetime
One of my coaching clients recently turned 51 and, upon my encouragement, prepared a list of lessons he’d learned in the “school of hard knocks.” With his permission, I present below a distillation of his wisdom. Measure twice, cut once … Continue reading
Inspirational Quotations #469
The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside.* Rabindranath Tagore The ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight.* Arthur Ashe The vision that you … Continue reading
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Accepting Compliments Gracefully
Consider the following experiences. While disembarking from a private aircraft recently, I complimented the captain on a smooth landing. She waved her hand and replied, “Ah, that was not very smooth. This aircraft-type is new to me. I haven’t yet … Continue reading
Recognizing People: Six Steps
One of our most significant aspirations is that people around us value our contributions at work, home and elsewhere. We desire that our supervisors, friends, or family members appreciate our good work; we are hungry for their compliments. Praising and … Continue reading
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You don’t praise people? What are your excuses?
“The deepest human need is the need to be appreciated.” * William James All of us have an innate desire to be appreciated and valued for our contributions at work, home and elsewhere. However, we often fail to recognize the … Continue reading
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