A few years ago, I overheard a conversation that went like this: “But I only want to say it once! Can’t you get it if I just say it once?!” to which the partner in the conversation clearly answered, “NO! I can’t get it if you just fire through it once. I still don’t understand!” As [...]
Picture this: you’re in a meeting with your coworkers or staff. The goal is to come up with ways to attract new patients. One gal strongly states, “Listen! We’ve got to have more carrots to entice them to come in!” Another guy responds, “Perhaps if we up’d our FaceBook time and built strong relationships with our [...]
As we start the series using the DISC System to improve our communication, there is an important distinction I want to point out. This one adjustment will significantly enhance your communication. Years ago, I was sitting in a movie theatre watching "Bicentennial Man" - a 1999 show starring Robin Williams. He was desperate for conversation with [...]
This week, we are starting a series on how to use the DISC System for better Communication. In every relationship, in every facet of life, there are ways to apply this System that will yield great results. Before we launch into how each DISC Style prefers to communicate, there are a couple overarching goals that I [...]
At the start of this summer, I’m again taking a few weeks to focus on one of my greatest loves – reading. In my last two blogposts, I shared about the “Pleasure of a Shared Adventure” and “How to Deeply Connect with a Child.” If you missed these, just click here. I do know that many [...]
Have you ever wanted a guaranteed way to have meaningful connections with a child? Have you ever felt disconnected from a child you hope to have a good relationship with? Would you like to develop a habit that will provide repeated, deep and lasting emotional connections with that child? The answer to all these desires is [...]
