Relationships aren’t one-sided. Well, obviously. Yet time and time again, we fall into this pit of self-centeredness. We think that relationships are outlets for ourselves –and merely ourselves. In the context of managing our relationships, selfishness and apathy...

Relationships rarely mimic each other. We may not actively realize it, but each relationship serves a specific purpose in our lives –and this isn’t meant to be some profound statement. We simply partition our interactions into categories that fit our interest. One...

As we discussed earlier, there are two primary signs that show the makings of a bad, unsatisfying relationship. Yet, there are many other characteristics that can detract from a fulfilling relationship. They aren’t necessarily “bad” but rather they may prove to...

To paraphrase Scott Adams in his book The Dilbert Principle – A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions- fire all the jerks. Sometimes it isn’t you, it’s them.   Naturally, the response to that would be “But can’t...

…but doesn’t it happen naturally? We surround ourselves with relationships of all kinds, yet are we conscious of the way our interactions carve out these relationships? Maintaining relationships isn’t something we actively do; we just do it. Yet, if we took time to...

In the past few articles we’ve been discussing, in theory, how to master the art of persuasion. Now it’s time to move on and take tangible steps to get better. Here’s how.   Preparation for Persuasion 1) Derive From Others   Good substance sparks good style....

As with many things in life, leadership is in a state of flux. It has never been an easy concept to master. Just when we think we have things under control, we realize that we simply don’t. Such is the nature of business and its relationship with those who lead it....

Sometimes your job is to convince others. Sometimes your job is to convince others not to be convinced by others. Intentionally confusing? Certainly.   Getting backlash in the online sphere is inevitable. Sooner or later, you’re going to say something that ticks...

It’s not a pretty reality, but people often label your thoughts by the first few lines that come out of your mouth (or the first few lines you type). Opening lines are the determining factors of how hard it is to sell the rest of your speech. Start bad and it’s an...

Logic may convince, but emotions serve to inspire. At a superficial level, persuasion merely gives a good reason to do something. True persuasion, however, makes you want to do something (and sometimes, without a reason to boot). Emotion and logic must coexist as one....

It’s an unfortunate fact of life: Sometimes speaking the truth isn’t enough to sell the truth. On the converse, sometimes dressing up rubbish as the truth works –that’s why we have politicians.   Substance is important, but the perception that your substance is...

Relationships aren’t one-sided. Well, obviously. Yet time and time again, we fall into this pit of self-centeredness. We think that relationships are outlets for ourselves –and merely ourselves. In the context of managing our relationships, selfishness and apathy...

Relationships rarely mimic each other. We may not actively realize it, but each relationship serves a specific purpose in our lives –and this isn’t meant to be some profound statement. We simply partition our interactions into categories that fit our interest. One...

As we discussed earlier, there are two primary signs that show the makings of a bad, unsatisfying relationship. Yet, there are many other characteristics that can detract from a fulfilling relationship. They aren’t necessarily “bad” but rather they may prove to...

To paraphrase Scott Adams in his book The Dilbert Principle – A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions- fire all the jerks. Sometimes it isn’t you, it’s them.   Naturally, the response to that would be “But can’t...

…but doesn’t it happen naturally? We surround ourselves with relationships of all kinds, yet are we conscious of the way our interactions carve out these relationships? Maintaining relationships isn’t something we actively do; we just do it. Yet, if we took time to...

In the past few articles we’ve been discussing, in theory, how to master the art of persuasion. Now it’s time to move on and take tangible steps to get better. Here’s how.   Preparation for Persuasion 1) Derive From Others   Good substance sparks good style....

As with many things in life, leadership is in a state of flux. It has never been an easy concept to master. Just when we think we have things under control, we realize that we simply don’t. Such is the nature of business and its relationship with those who lead it....

Sometimes your job is to convince others. Sometimes your job is to convince others not to be convinced by others. Intentionally confusing? Certainly.   Getting backlash in the online sphere is inevitable. Sooner or later, you’re going to say something that ticks...

It’s not a pretty reality, but people often label your thoughts by the first few lines that come out of your mouth (or the first few lines you type). Opening lines are the determining factors of how hard it is to sell the rest of your speech. Start bad and it’s an...

Logic may convince, but emotions serve to inspire. At a superficial level, persuasion merely gives a good reason to do something. True persuasion, however, makes you want to do something (and sometimes, without a reason to boot). Emotion and logic must coexist as one....