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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Growing up, your son will ask some significant questions. Instead of allowing the world to provide answers, it’s up to you to give your son the truth. Here are 3 questions your son will ask himself and how you can answer. First, he’ll ask: What’s my purpose? Your job is to help identify his gifts and guide him towards the answer. Second, your son will ask: Do I have what it takes? Only you can answer this question...
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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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My wife, Susan, and I have different styles of communication. So, to help us, we use what’s called the speaker/listener technique. Here’s how the speaker/listener technique works. The speaker holds a pen or some other object to show they have the floor. The speaker then makes a short statement or point. After the speaker makes their first point, the listener repeats it back or paraphrases what they heard so that...
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My friend’s 15-year-old just got her restricted driver’s license. You know what that means. Old dad had to white knuckle it from the passenger’s side. Talk about nerve-wracking! But believe it or not, he said the worst part wasn’t the close calls with curbs, cars and trees… it was realizing that his little girl was growing up… and that he needed to start letting go. Allowing our children to begin taking...
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