It’s great to show deference and respect. However, if you can, just be straight forward. Your intentions of being diplomatic, although good, can make conversations inefficient.

Don’t just recognize someone for what they accomplished—actually express gratitude for all the work they put into it. – Karl Sun, How To Create A Culture Of Gratitude In The Workplace This concept is further explained in the book “Mindset” by Carol Dwick. The author presents the case that parents often praise the accomplishment of…

What’s the secret sauce to a good day? No matter how many pieces make up a good day, the single consistent is daily gratitude. If you set a goal to thank someone for something specific each day, your day will be a step closer to being a good, if not great, day. An excellent framework…

People are willing to open up if you’re willing to listen. A good framework for listening is to ask them questions about what they care about. And when they share that information empathize and show interest in it. You’ll learn something new, I guarantee.

It’s easy to do what you enjoy when people notice and react in a positive way. It’s harder to do what you enjoy when it feels like no one is watching, and no positive impact is being felt. I’m acutely aware that my daily writing is a very small drop in the ocean of life,…