Talent is Not Enough

When a leader listens to malicious gossip, all the workers get infected with evil. ~ Proverbs 29:12 Author Denis Waitley says, “The winner’s edge is not in a gifted birth, in a high IQ, or in talent. The winner’s edge is in the attitude, not aptitude.” Unfortunately, many people resist that notion. They want to …

Active & Effective Listening

Often times people assume that listening is the same as hearing; that it is instinctive. Unfortunately, because of this false misconception, little effort is made to develop effective listening skills. Many consequences can result from the lack of use of this critical skill. Problems occur such as misunderstandings, confusion, hurt feelings, incomplete instructions, loss of …