In his book Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others, James Flaherty (2010) stated that “language forms the basis for observation and it is, in fact, not possible to make any observation outside language” (p. 25). So how is language defined in this context? Flaherty’s contention is that “language is an orientation…
Did this title make you click on the link to read the post?
I followed a thread last week that talked about how writers could make sure their posts were read; how to get them read enough to start a ripple of others connecting and reading. After reading that post and others of the same ilk, to me, it still seems to take…
Twelve Characteristics For Success – What makes a person successful?
Success has many definitions and means different things to different people. Just Google “success” to see what I mean. The truth is, no matter how we define or perceive success, we all want to be successful in our own way, and to be seen as successful to others. This post…
A Communications Fable – Zig Ziglar on Winning Sides
One of my favourite Ziglar stories is about a young boy who was confronted by three bullies. Quickly the little guy drew a line on the ground, stepped back several feet, looked the biggest bully in the eye and said, “Now, you just step over that line.” Confidently, the big…