As the parent of a 14-year old girl, I feel that any day now I will be having “that talk” with a boy who will ultimately date her. I think back to my childhood as a boy that was not always as respectful as he could have been to girls. If the parents of the girls I dated had “that talk” with me I might have behaved differently. In life we often find ourselves in a position of authority, where we have the upper hand. There is a fine line from being respected, being feared, and being an asshole. The goal is the former, but sometimes, especially when it comes to teen-aged boys, instilling a little fear by setting some ground rules can be effective.…
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Posted by Joel Brookman in Communication, expectations drive behavior, Respect People, responsibility.
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Maintain relationships with special people. Find someone you haven’t talked to in a long time and reconnect now.…
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It’s easy to get caught up in daily life. Just make sure you maintain contact with great people with whom you you’ve built relationships.…
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Communication is a powerful skill. Learning to communicate more effectively can have tremendous benefits in all areas of life.…
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As you prepare your communication identify what you want your listener to do as a result of hearing your message. Start with the end in mind.…
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If you have an important message to deliver organize your thoughts before you speak.…
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