by Lucy Freedman | Jan 24, 2022 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influence, Listening
People Respond to People Who Respond “People Respond to People Who Respond” -Ashleigh Brilliant. Ashleigh Brilliant put out a series of postcards in the seventies that carried short, profound sayings. This one was on my bulletin boards and desks for long enough that...
by Lucy Freedman | Oct 20, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment
Three Portals to Self Awareness Some people are very clear and declarative about who they are, what they are up to, what decisions they are making. At times I admire them for it and wish I had that certainty. Other times I wonder, what else might they be missing? I...
by Lucy Freedman | Oct 13, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Events
Winds of Change: Whether You Like It or Not While the air looks calm and clear, the sound of the wind and the blowing trees tell a different story, as it is with our lives. The kinds of changes affecting us all are deeper and more significant than may be evident at...
by Lucy Freedman | Apr 21, 2021 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influence, Leaders, News
The Present-Moment Paradox: In Praise of Preparation Live in the Moment The present moment is where we experience life. It’s a blessing and a joy to be mindful and take it in. We often hear that this is the only time there is, and we miss it if our attention is...
by Lucy Freedman | Sep 15, 2020 | Communication, Consultants, Emotional Intelligence, Influence, Leaders, Listening
Time to Listen I was invited to attend an online workshop on listening. I am a big fan of listening, so I said yes. In the workshop, good points were made about the difference between hearing and listening, what happens when you are listening for something in...
by Lucy Freedman | Jun 24, 2020 | Communication, Consultants, Emotional Intelligence, Leaders
Seven Survival Skills for Managing Overload Do you have a love/hate relationship with Zoom? Is someone making another irresistible offer of free learning online? Are you wondering what happened to your schedule? Dare I mention the weight gain or stiff joints after...
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