Putting words on paper is an activity I find a lot of pleasure in. However, it does not show based on my current writing patterns. I am not sure why I am even writing this post. Actually I do. I felt the need to write and even though I couldn’t think of anything to write…
Tag: communication
The Worst Way to Give Feedback to Anyone
As we go about our daily lives, sometimes it is necessary to give feedback to people we interact with. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines feedback as the transmission of evaluative or corrective information about an action, event, or process to the original or controlling source. In our interpersonal interactions with people daily we observe and make…
Are Your Words Hurting or Healing?
Words can be used to hurt or to heal, the choice is usually ours to make. I watched someone deliver a speech today and he had a great story. When he was only 6 years old, his mother told him in very clear words that he would never amount to anything. That was the recurring…
We all have a backstory. How does that help you?
In the case for effective communication, it is important to recognize and appreciate that every single individual you will ever interact with has a backstory. A backstory is background information about a real person or thing that promotes fuller understanding of it. In his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, author Steven Covey lists…
Top 5 Lessons From 5 Years in Toastmasters
Today marks the 5th year anniversary of my primary Toastmasters club, All Nations Toastmasters in Anaheim, California. I have experienced exponential growth from my membership with the organization, and learned both from the people I have met as well as the education program. As I take a moment to reflect on the achievements of the…