In this episode we discuss how to deal with criticism and feedback. I discuss the emotions you might feel about criticism, taking into account who you’re receiving criticism from, and what to say when you receive it. I do want to give credit to Michael Hyatt for his episode on a similar topic.

In today’s episode we talk about feedback: why it’s important, considering the relationship, and how to give it. My answer is with love and logic, not to be confused with the parenting book. I mentioned a technique called an “I” statement. Here’s the best link I could find from a parenting website: I Statements  

I recently read this great book by Richard Shell called Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success. I highly recommend this book as food for thought for clarifying your goals, defining success, and general food for thought. In this episode, I go through the outline of the book and comment on the major takeaways I […]

I recently have had to write some condolence letters and some congratulatory notes. This episode reports what I learned.

This week I talk about the first step to getting rich: thrift. I have several links of resources I refer to in the episode. Don’t miss the video from the Harvard student who paid off his debt in a year. Links: Dean Witter Guide to Personal Investing Get Rich Slowly The Simple Dollar Ben Franklin’s […]

This week’s episode we have a conversation with Linda Rhea, the District 26 Governor. We talk all things Toastmasters–speaking, leading, and communicating. Here’s a few helpful Toastmasters links.: Toastmasters International District 26 Toastmasters  

This is the last installment in our review of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. We talk about sharpening the saw and personal bank accounts.

This week I discuss Stephen Covey’s 6th Habit: Synergize.

This week we’re on Habit 5 of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits. This is a great lesson in communication. During this week I reference several other books on communication. Here are their links.   Just Listen by Mark Goulston How to Talk So Teens Will Listen by Adele Faber How to Win Friends and Influence People […]

This is the fourth in the series. We’ll talk about thinking win-win, Ayn Rand’s Trader Principle, and lunchbox trades. Please leave any feedback in the comments section.

This week, we’re reviewing the third habit from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Putting First Thing First. I mention Peter Drucker’s “Effective Executive“, which has a chapter called First Things First.