I was reminded today of a powerful connection tool that’s easy to use and absolutely free: the pen and small notepad. I first was impressed by the use of this simple, low-tech tool years ago when used by Warren B. French, Jr., retired President of Shentel and an international leader in the telecommunications industry. He […]
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Beauty and Tragedy in the Ocean Depths
Yesterday was World Oceans Day. Right when environmentalists are struggling for a handhold, and making progress in some areas, the Deepwater Horizon Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico is threatening the lives of millions of ocean creatures, the livelihood of thousands of fisherman and Gulf Coast tourism enterprises, and thousands of square miles of fragile […]
Connect with Earth to nourish your soul
Introducing Earth Connection Messenger: April Moore Some of the most powerful Connection Messengers in my life have been those people who see the same things I see every day but who can, through their words, their music, or their art, help me see them in a wonderful new way that forever changes my appreciation for […]
Discover the Forest
It’s so important that we teach our children and grandchildren about the fascinating natural world around them. Many of my posts will lead you to great information on how to do this. Here’s one I found recently Discover The Forest (http://www.discovertheforest.org/) Many of you are probably familiar with Last Child in the Woods by Richard […]
Memorial Day: Thanks from a grateful nation
As the daughter of a WWII fighter pilot, I grew up in the 1950s, steeped in the stories of a war supported by a nation filled with patriotic fervor and fought by brave men and women with a clear enemy and worthy goals. As a young adult in the 1970s, many of my friends either […]
Self-Confidence: the natural aphrodisiac
Introducing Connection Messenger: Sarah Anma Sometimes we women just try too hard when it comes to romantic relationships. I’ve had friends and loved ones who found themselves single at an age when it seems harder to find a good match. The biological clock is ticking, and without considerable emotional maturity and a rich support network […]
Start by listening
Listening may be the most powerful tool in your whole connection toolbox. The foundation of any business or personal relationship is listening. How can you possibly respond to the needs of your constituents—or spouse or friends— if you don’t know what they are? And how can you find out what they are if you’re not […]
Find their missing puzzle piece
Too often I see people who are warm, caring and thoughtful in their personal lives, yet when they’re dealing with employees, co-workers, customers, and prospects, they seem much stiffer and more focused on what they need to get out of these people instead of how much they can give them. A service mentality should be […]