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Choosing Peace of Mind
Occasionally things may build up. Life quickly can become super-complex. Events can seem to get out of hand. How to deal with it? How to…
March 19, 2010“The Genius in All of Us”
“The Genius in All of Us: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Genetics, Talent, and IQ Is Wrong,” is a new book by David Shenk,…
March 15, 2010EQ: The Beginning of Rapport and a Relationship
A Classic Post from the NSCBlog Archive Originally posted on September 5, 2007 A smile, a nod, a quick acknowledgement: Effective use of non-verbal communication.…
March 9, 2010Riding for the Brand
“Riding for the brand” is an expression from cattle ranching days of the American “Old West.” Most literally, the brand referred to the way cattle…
March 8, 2010The Esteemable Value of Emotional Labor
The ability to build rapport, to make others feel comfortable, valued, and welcome is one of the most vital skills we can possess. Make…
March 3, 2010TCC Culture: We Hold Ourselves Accountable: We Expect the Best and We Regularly Inspect for What We Expect
Core to the culture of The Collier Companies is accountability. We hold ourselves accountable. To our Residents and Customers, to our Team Members, to our…
March 2, 2010Happiness Is a Skill
As with any ability or trait, people tend to be born with a certain innate level of happiness. Like most things, we can get…
March 1, 2010Getting Past the Past
The mental game is a huge part of success in life. A little bit of self-confidence can take you a long way. Much confidence comes…
February 24, 2010Everything You Say is an Affirmation
Everything you say is an affirmation, a statement of belief that your body and mind hear, respond to, and attempt to fulfill, make true. Your…
February 10, 2010Learned Optimism and Explanatory Styles
“Learned Optimism” is a book by Martin Seligman that I read about 15 years ago and have since counted among my favorites. Dr. Seligman, who…
February 9, 2010The Secret of Happiness is…
Connection. When we feel connected to others, we are most content, most happy. One terrific way to connect? Commit! “People who commit to relationships are…
February 4, 2010