Armani, Chanel, Prada, well-known and well-recognized. They represent the best . . . quality, stylish and chic. No one asks Who??? Why, because of branding. Excellent strategists on personal branding are Madonna, Jordan, Ali, and Oprah. No one asks WHO because their names are recognizable. They have created their own personal brand. Because impression in […]
Tag: Nurture You
Giving and Receiving Praise
Ask any Human Resources professional and they’ll tell you that praise given correctly is a terrific motivator and morale booster. It’s an effective, no-cost way for companies to recognize employees. Marriage counselors also love praise as a way to strengthen the couple’s relationship. As long as the praise is sincere, it’ hard to imagine there […]
Try “Yes” for a Change
I’ve been working with singles for years, and I’m still surprised how often they’re quick to shoot down an idea. The most common complaint is that they can’t meet anyone they want to date. They meet singles, but not any “good ones.” These folks ask for ideas, but when I suggest something they immediately dismiss […]
Learning Made Easy (or at least Easier)
Whether you’re a college student or working professional, it’s likely that you’ll be faced with learning new material. More mature learners often comment that it’s been such a long time since they were in college that they forgotten how to learn. (This is not true, of course, but it can feel that way.) College students […]
Let’s Get Excited
If you’ve had any exposure to the New Testament, you’ll probably recall the master teacher’s promise that whatever we pray for believing we have received we will receive. It’s easy to pray for something; it’s another thing to believe we have already received. How can we do this? Ask yourself: How would I feel if […]
What’s Expected of You?
“Young women in particular seem to feel that they have to do what is expected of them.” Shmuley Boteach, author of Kosher Sex Rabbi Boteach made this observation in 2000, and I still see evidence of its validity today – and not just from younger women. Single women of all ages comment that the impression […]
Acting Out at Work
When children misbehave at school, teachers sometimes kindly tell the parents that they’ve been “acting out” in the classroom. This phrase may refer to a child’s ignoring or arguing with the teacher, not sharing with another student, being uncooperative with classmates, or having a temper tantrum during class. While unpleasant, these are not unexpected behaviors […]
Honesty is a Non-Negotiable
I’m always amazed to see how much lying happens on television and in the movies. Want to impress someone you’re attracted to? No problem, just make something up. (E.g., the series opener of About a Boy) What’s the thought process here? Unless it’s a one-night stand, they’re eventually bound to find out your real age, […]
“I’m Too Old to Learn”
This misstatement comes in other forms, too, such as “I’m not smart enough” or “School was never my thing.” The fact is your brain was designed to learn, loves to learn, and knows how to learn, according to Rita Smilkstein, Ph. D. It learns with practice as over time it literally constructs a new neural […]
Advice from a Master
Our men’s speed skating team had a tough 2014 Winter Olympics. In reflecting on this, master skater Apolo Anton Ohno, winner of eight medals, a record for a U.S. Winter Olympian, offered the following advice when things don’t go well: 1) look at the positives, and 2) ask – what can I learn from this? […]