Improving Our “Signals” and “Beings”

This is a book review of Dale Carnegie’s all time international classic How to Win Friends and Influence People. It is a fairly large review with the occasional “diversion” from the topic because I feel it is appropriate for this classic book.
The original version of this book was written in 1937 with just 5,000 copies [...]

You’re about to unlock what I believe is the greatest human need in communication. I’m going to show you how to connect with your fellow human being in the most intimate way possible – a way that many people have never experienced their entire life. This is something I know the world so desperately needs. [...]

This is a book review of Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Create Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your World in Harmony with Your Values .
I do a fair amount of reading books, listening to CDs, and watching DVDs on topics related to communication. Prior to investing in my self-education when purchasing such [...]

“Man prefers to think what he prefers to be true.” – Francis Bacon, Sr.
“Leadership comes through respect, and a large part of respect is liking someone.” – Carol Leonard
“Each man is led by his own liking.” – Virgil

You arrive at a bus station where you wait for a bus to go to work. While you [...]

This is a book review of Richard Bandler and John Grinder’s Frogs Into Princes: Neuro Linguistic Programming. It has been referred by many as the book to read for somebody starting out in neuro-linguistic programming and rightfully so.
Richard Bandler and John Grinder are the founders of neuro-linguistic programming so you can expect a fair in [...]

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the [...]

This is a book review of John Maxwell’s Winning with People: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Every Time.
Some people are born with great relationship skills that do these people wonders in their personal and professional life. However, the majority of people do not have and are not taught these skills. Winning with [...]

In the course we have covered just about all you need to know for a successful apology and healing relationships. There is but a few issues that need to be addressed. What do you do if a person is not willing to forgive you? Are there certain communication skills you can use to get the [...]

You have just meant a new girlfriend, boyfriend, client, or made a friend and you really want to build a relationship with them. If the person is a potential partner you will want him or her to fall in love with you. In addition, you may even just want to know some effective phone skills [...]

There’s a general “theory” floating around that children are becoming ruder, more ignorant, and generally less respecting of their elders. It doesn’t stop there however. Many people also think society is degrading with how everyone treats one another. We’re cutting each off in traffic, yelling abuse, ignoring others, and no longer helping the elderly lady [...]