We were designed to need other people. It might seem counterculture to even admit that, at least in the United States. So much of the American ideology is built on individualism and self-reliance. And yet, loneliness and depression continue to be on the rise in this country. We are surrounded by people, and yet feel … More The Key to Building Relationships is Letting Go of Ego
When we communicate with each other, most of the time we listen in order to respond. We’re thinking about what we’ll say next, right? Instead of intently focusing on what is being said in order to understand. Empathic listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding and … More Empathic Listening – It’s Not About the Nail
A friend of mine shared with me a unique approach he takes before making a sales call or going into a meeting. He writes down a couple objectives he wants to accomplish in the upcoming meeting, or two or three topics to discuss. This is a good time management strategy that helps keep the meeting … More Seek to Inspire Instead of Only to Influence
In our culture where productivity is held to a higher standard than skill development, many of us have adapted a kind of sensitivity to failure. In our workplace, in our homes, in our personal life…we try to avoid failure at all cost. We put on a facade when we’re around others, an image of confidence … More How To Fail in Order To Succeed
In the movie Braveheart, Robert the Bruce stands before his leprous father with tears in his eyes. He has just betrayed William Wallace on the battlefield at Falkirk, and is now riddled with guilt. “Men follow me,” Bruce tells his father, “because if they don’t I’ll throw them off of my land and I starve their … More I Don’t Want to Lose Heart
We were down 2-0 and I was standing on the sidelines watching the kids struggle on the soccer field. The other team had fresh legs and our team had already played one game. The other team executed on ball control and ours didn’t. When the other team drove the ball toward the goal, it was … More The Power of a Positive (or negative) Coach
Sean David Ealy 