“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”- Psalm 90:12 It is Day 3 of the new year and decade. The celebrations are done, the goal sheets written and today we show up to begin filing the blank palettes that stretch before us. How …Read the Rest
Image by Amin Tabrizi via Flickr As I grow older, I am even more appreciative of the ability to dream. …Read the Rest
“Nothing worth doing is completed in our lifetime, Therefore, we are saved by hope. Nothing true or beautiful or good …Read the Rest
Since ancient times, many cultures have attached such significance to a name that it was believed to be integrally tied …Read the Rest
Written by Karen D. Swim Questions, doubts, more questions. Fragments of ideas that seemed just out of reach. Growing tired …Read the Rest
Written by Karen D. Swim “We have to be willing to get rid of the life we had planned so …Read the Rest
: I've sat in meetings that reminded me of this routine. Hard not to laugh out loud when you start trying ...
: Hi Brad, I really like the idea of distributing terms in advance. I have learned that even in the same ...
: Hi Karen, Another excellent list of communication tips! When I think of the "who's on first" situation, it suggests people ...
: Karen,
I agree with Brad - both with regard to what he said about your list and about sincerity.
Any further points ...
: Hi Brad, thank you! Sincerity is a great addition, thanks for that one Brad! You are so right, and this ...: Hi Jeanne! You are never late and as y you know the welcome light is always on for you 
...
: Hello, Karen!
A little late to the party and just catching up on your thought provoking series. You PBJ ...: Hi Karen, You've put together a superb list of communication skills. One further point - be sincere. : Lillie, you are such a talented writer with the ability to easily convey the nuances in your writing. It makes ...
: Karen,
I'm not very articulate verbally so I always opt for e-mail. I really don't like to talk on the phone ...: Hi Brad, interesting that you mention emoticons. I always hated emoticons but when text became a bigger part of my ...: Hi Karen, Reading this made me think about the phenomenon of emoticons. Aren't they an attempt add those human subtleties ...: Janice, I love those thoughts! Often the beauty of communication lies between the words and that is something that is ...