We learn better in laughter. What is funny? What makes us laugh? How can we engage others with humor while we teach something meaningful? I love public speaking! It is such a powerful way to share a message and engage people with it. In my journey as a speaker, I first worked on weaning myself […]

Every once in a while, you hear someone say something so profound that you think, “Wow!” That happened to me recently when my friend Joshua Talbot spoke at our Toastmasters Club in Southlake, Texas. Every weakness is an invitation to a relationship. We are all better when we depend well. Joshua Talbot Wow!  What is “Weakness”? Merriam-Webster

Has anyone ever accused you of not listening? Did you think you were falsely called out? When we think we listen, we often don’t really listen. We all do. We think of ourselves as open-minded, objective, and listening well. Yet, are we usually doing that? A few years ago, I attended the Landmark Forum. It

Wouldn’t it be great if we could read books in the blink of an eye? How much more information could we absorb and put to use? Or, at least, how much more information could we sort through to decide whether it is worth a deeper look? One can – almost. It is not quite as

Have you ever made New Year’s resolutions? How did it work out? Most New Year’s resolutions start with enthusiastic steps – such as joining a gym – and then fade fast. We tend to see the beginning of a new year as a fresh start. It represents the hope for something new – and better.