When we fear death, we miss out on a lot of life. This book hopes to change that. While hospices care for persons in their final days, hospice is not about death. It’s all about LIFE—real, nitty-gritty, poignant, funny, challenging, and bittersweet life in all its beauty and imperfection. Those who have experienced hospice usually speak …
We live in an age of rapid change and instant communication. We also live in a Culture of Blame and Disrespect, creating a need to manage our responses to high-conflict people. A BIFF Response can be applied in any communication anywhere – online, social media, in a letter or even in person. It can be used at work, …
Get What You Really Want by Controlling the Minds of Others! No matter how much we deny it, there’s no escaping the fact that people are constantly trying to influence each other’s thoughts. Do you ever wish that others would follow your suggestions? Do you wish you had the power of persuasion? Are you …
Most of us claim to value honesty and openness in communication, but we often settle for insincerity and ambiguity. We valiantly try to say what we mean, all the while using words, attitudes, and expressions that sabotage the real message. Results can be frustrating, or even devastating.A recent workplace report claims that 25% of the business sector experience …
If you think hearing loss is just a condition of old age-think again. In The Way I Hear It, Gael Hannan explodes one myth after another in a witty and insightful journey into life with hearing loss at every age. Blending personal stories with practical strategies, Gael shines a light onto a world of communication challenges: a marriage …
Think Like a Spy: 12 Basic Facts You Must Know about Espionage
Many people have wished or dreamed about the possibility of doing espionage, and movies surely stimulate such desire. But my experience of living in some of the worst neighborhoods in the world left me with little desire to ever be in such situation again. However, there are many forms of espionage in our modern world, and not just …
You Are What You Tweet: Harness the Power of Twitter to Create a Happier, Healthier Life
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could gain a large following of like-minded people in just a few minutes a day? Author Germany Kent, a top social media influencer, offers valuable tips and simple ways to maximize your social media profile and connect with like-minded people around the world. YOU ARE WHAT YOU TWEET is a cheerfully …
Introverts! Are You Ready To Tell The World To Shut Up?You know you would never do that because you are an introvert.That doesn’t mean you are not tired of being labelled as a loner, anti-social or that you are seen to have some type of personality defect that needs to be cured. When did quiet become an abnormality? …
Do you handle arguments, misunderstandings and insults with ease? Unfortunately, many of us break down and buckle under…or put up our dukes and prepare to fight. None of these gut-level reactions will solve the problem. What we need is a plan for transforming our approach to conflict. Confidence in Conflict for Everyday Life reveals how …
Arguments – How To Persuade Others To Your Way Of Thinking Arguing has a bit of a bad rap in modern society, being seen as divisive and a source of conflict. When most people hear the word they think of heated rows where voices are raised, accusations and names are thrown back and forth like missiles, no …