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Most of us know that “words” have power. Some believe words create, others are convinced words attract. What I know for sure, (proven by over 30 years of study and real coaching results), is we don’t spend enough time or energy focusing on the language we use. Unfortunately, we are not as Intentional as we could be with our language. Not just toward others (which could change relationships in an instant), but how our words reflect how we think and dictate what we do. Part of being more “Intentional” is deciding the right words to use when we speak. Intentional…

One of my clients just finished up a training series with me on the first half of a set of skills to improve professional and personal relationships—Communications.  We are now moving into training on the 2nd skill-set—Human Relations/Interpersonal Skills.  Contrary to popular opinion, they are not the same.  Communication is the “transference of thoughts, feelings, and ideas from one to another through the use of signs, signals, and symbols”.  Interpersonal skills are a set of action-based principles to positively influence how you and I interact with each other.  While the main purpose of communication is to ‘create understanding’, the main…