Create UNADULTERATED Communication in Every Conversation

One of the biggest limiting factors in a human being is our unwillingness to have straight conversations with each other.  Instead of honoring one another through open, truthful communication, we dance around what is really going on by being “nice,” not telling the full truth, or by simply spinning our conversations to avoid taking responsibility [...]

One Thing That is Better Than Sex

A recent study from Harvard University suggest that our brains respond to self-disclosure the same way it responds to pleasure triggers like food, money or sex.  It feels surprisingly good to share all of those embarrassing pictures, failures, life observations and revealing bits of personal information.  Transparency is critical for anyone to build relationships, whether [...]

What is YOUR Social Capital?

Five Keys to Success in a Slow Economy Part 2 of a 5-part Series This is the second of a five part series on Recession Success.  Look for all five parts to be posted daily this week.  Each topic will build on the next, so be sure not to miss any by subscribing to our [...]

Are You Really Listening?

Christopher David, MSW, LCSW,  is one of my coaches.  He is currently working as a Social Worker for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints.  He has over 19 years experience in social work and he is extraordinary.  After my cancer diagnosis in June of 2008, he kept me sane and authentic and has continued to guide [...]

Connection is Key

Last night, I sat with a childhood friend in Boston having a conversation that COULD HAVE changed a life, but it missed the mark.  My friend and I were sitting in the kitchen with a group of her close friends (new acquaintances to me) talking deeply about my diagnosis of breast cancer last year and my experiences [...]