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If you took a couple of minutes now and someone asked you, “What is your favorite movie and why?” what would you write down? Today I would say Raiders of the Lost Ark.  So many great moments!  I remember the quiet tension during in the first scene when Indy was about to switch the bag [...]

As you plan your day or week, I can imagine that you, like many of us, have all sorts of ideas and fragments and snippets floating about you.  And you’re determined to grab as many as possible with your mental fishing nets and toss them into your “To Do” bucket.  What did she ask me [...]

Have you noticed that during this time we give gifts to other people, but we don’t give anything to ourselves?  It’s time to change that!  In a moment you’re going to give yourself a wonderful gift.  While it’s not the kind you can wrap, you’re going to truly enjoy accepting it. I’m sure you’ve noticed [...]

As you think abou tinfluencing someone else (e.g., a client), “understanding” their point of view isn’t enough. “Understanding” typically means that you’ve translated their words into something meaningful for you.While that’s useful, it’s only a one-way transaction.  To significantly increase your chances of successfully influencing another you must complete the loop.  That is, give them [...]

Have you ever been to a Chinese restaurant and gotten a fortune cookie with a bad fortune? Something like, “You must tread cautiously in the coming weeks,” or “Keep your money close.”  When I get these kinds of fortunes, I justplay the Fortune Cookie Game.  Whenever you get a fortune cookie, read your fortune and [...]