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Why is my WERQ instructor smiling?

Feb 18, 2018 | Career Development, Coaching, Communication, Influence, Interpersonal Skills, Media, Pitch, Presentation Skills | 0

How to lead and influence through expression “Smiling stimulates our brain’s reward mechanisms in...

Lagniappe: 10 ways to say thanks this season

Nov 22, 2017 | Communication, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Interpersonal Skills | 0

Lagniappe is an inspiring word. Its origins are from Louisiana Creole French and it means “a...

Notice: 5 ways to improve your observation skills

May 22, 2017 | Coaching, Communication, Customer Service, Personal Development | 1

I do my best to take daily walks in the park near my home. This past week I happened to walk by a father with his two young children on a couple of occasions as they traveled the same path as me. One thing that struck me was...

7 Ways to Share the Love on Valentines Day

Feb 14, 2017 | Communication, Employee Engagement, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Teamwork | 0

Valentine’s Day is devoted to expressing love, appreciation and affection for others. Those ‘others’ do not have to be limited to romantic partners. Valentine’s Day can be a fun opportunity to express your appreciation for those...

Bruce Springsteen on teams and the ties that bind

Jan 10, 2017 | Teamwork | 0

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band provided the soundtrack of my youth. There was something magical about the chemistry and charisma of that ensemble. I felt they were a tribe of brothers whose bond seemed unbreakable. In...