As I pondered what to write about in my next book a whirlwind of titles and topics came to mind. After writing LiNK, a book about organizational effectiveness, I had planned a sequel that took the concepts a bit deeper, but that’s all changed now. My next book will be the subject of my blog [...]

The Law of Entanglements en·tan·gle (n-tnggl) tr.v. en·tan·gled, en·tan·gling, en·tan·gles 1. To involve in or as if in a tangle. Have you ever stopped for a moment to consider the entanglements you encounter on a given day merely by being an observer? Have you ever felt by watching, you ‘somehow’ mysteriously got involved in the [...]

Binocularity is the ability for both eyes to work in unison. It entails bringing unified focus on an object as it approaches, capturing the image, and sending signals back to the brain. This allows us to “see” clearly. This pivotal aspect of depth perception requires the two eyes to work in harmony as a team. [...]

How often have you heard the expression, “The eyes are the [window] to the soul?” Many? Me too. In continuing our understanding of nonverbal blinkers, the following are a few suggestions to improve the linking process using eye contact. But with one caveat—sometimes the ‘windows’ are shut or foggy, so tread carefully. Nonverbal communication expert [...]

Why LiNK? This book will change how you connect with people. Your professional life will become more productive, your personal life more fulfilling. LiNK will change how you communicate. Why should you consider reading LiNK? The answer is threefold: 1) People are more isolated than ever. Isolation fractures organizations. Fractured organizations are not scalable or sustainable. And…any entity [...]

Why LiNK? This book will change how you connect with people. Your professional life will become more productive, your personal life more fulfilling. LiNK will change how you communicate. Why should you consider reading LiNK? The answer is threefold: 1) People are more isolated than ever. Isolation fractures organizations. Fractured organizations are not scalable or sustainable. And…any [...]

Herbert Blumer, a pioneering sociologist, spent his entire life studying human interactions, including the theory that what we see, shapes the mind. Blumer determined that people behave according to three influences. One, the meaning that things and events have for you (example: a peace sign, education, & cultural holidays). Two, the meaning of things and [...]

Often at funerals, easels display photos of the departed as a reminder of their life’s experiences. Keeping in step with our modern age, a friend of mine took a different approach. Encapsulated in a PowerPoint obituary, pictures of her deceased father transitioned from one to the next—finely coupled with a soothing violin-laden soundtrack. As each [...]

The following is a ‘guest blog’ post I did for Britt  Michaelian. She’s an entreprenuer, thought promoter, and host of “The Work Smart Lifestyle” blog and community. Please visit her website @ http://worksmartlifestyle.com or follow her on Twitter @MamaBritt. Britt offers keen advice, insight, and savvy social media expertise that will help you succeed in all areas of [...]

Brenden Foster is like any other eleven-year-old; he loves sports, video games, and having fun with his friends. By outward appearances, he resembles a jovial boy enjoying the best years of his life. Except for one thing. Brenden’s dying. Three years earlier, doctors diagnosed him with leukemia and today’s he’s unable to get out of [...]