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
Infidelity can be subtle sometimes. When we think of what it means to have an affair, usually something physical comes to mind. But can you cheat on your spouse emotionally? We don’t talk about emotional affairs very often as a culture, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t having an effect on marriages. Here are some … More 6 Warning Signs You May Be Having an Emotional Affair
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
We hear it in the music we listen to. We hear it in the speeches we give. It’s in the movies we watch, the books we read and the blog posts we scan online. It’s certainly no secret that our culture is obsessed with individualism. “I’ll make it on my own…I’m a survivor…Pull yourself … More We Weren’t Meant to Make it on Our Own
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
Sean David Ealy 