You might want to avoid them or fix them. Instead, focus on how to handle them. Here are some different types of difficult people. First, there’s “The Hammer.” This person is hard on everything and everyone, so don’t take it personally. Try to separate the way they communicate from the points they make or you may miss some good feedback or information. Second there’s “The Bubble Buster.” This person doesn’t...
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We should honor our moms every day. But since we “officially” get one day out of the year to recognize the woman who changed our diapers, wiped our noses, and came to all our games, let’s put a little extra effort into it. Here are 4 ways to honor your mom this Mother’s Day. First, write her a handwritten letter. Thank her for how she provided for you and loved you through your best days, and your worst. ...
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We think forgiveness is a feeling. We think forgiveness means forgetting. We think forgiveness is a sign of weakness. But forgiveness is not what you think. Here are 3 truths about forgiveness. First, forgiveness is a decision to release. Instead of replaying the incident over and over in your mind, choose to not dwell on how you were wronged. Second, forgiveness is a decision to embrace. Instead of holding on to...
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In life, your family may enjoy many successes, but will also face some failures as well. New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson says your job is to lead your family well through it all. Here are his 3 keys of family leadership. First, lead with love. To grow a loving family, you must lead by example. Start by loving your spouse well. This will show your kids what a loving relationship looks like. Second,...
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Think about it. Your spouse comes up to you and says, “The doctor said I only have a year to live.” Then would it matter so much that he forgot to take out the trash—again? Would you care if she left the garage door open more times than she closed it? And would it still annoy you that he got lost but refused to stop and ask for directions? None of us knows exactly how much more time we’ll have with our...
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It’s tough to lead at the office. You have constant HR headaches, cash flow issues, and operational problems, just to name a few. But it’s a lot tougher to lead at home. Why? First, you can’t fire your children. You’re a parent forever, no matter what your children say or do. Second, there is no paid or unpaid time off. You are always on the job, 24/7, doing their laundry, helping with homework, carpooling them...
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Benjamin Mays, mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, said “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It isn’t a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for.” His point? Set goals and work to achieve them. No matter how discouraging...
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