Archive for July, 2007
Five Ways To Destroy An Important Discussion
Of course you want to have a positive outcome to an important discussion!But sometimes it just doesn’t happen and you’re not sure why.
Let’s look at five possible ways you may have been jeopardizing the success of a conversation. Each of these can have a huge impact on how the communication will develop.
CANCEL THE APPOINTMENT AT [...]
Fruit Smoothies
This recipe is my son-in-law Jim’s specialty.
Nonfat, unsweetened yogurt
Choose what you like from the following and put into blender with the yogurt:
Fresh or frozenRaspberries Strawberries Bananas Mango
Orange juice orPineapple
About a tablespoon of wheat germ per smoothie
Ice cubes, more or less depending whether fruit is frozen or fresh
Blend until smooth and enjoy a refreshingly cool, healthy [...]
Difficult Conversation Needed To Resolve An Issue? Six Questions To Prepare You For The Talk
I just heard an amusing story that illustrates how a lack of communication can create some real problems.
A photographer for CNN was assigned to cover southern California’s wildfires last year. He wanted pictures of the heroic work the firefighters were doing as they battled the blazes. When the photographer arrived on the scene, he realized [...]
Watermelon Salsa
This recipe comes to you from Bob Huber, a colleague of mine in Scottsdale, Arizona
2 cups watermelon, peeled, seeded, diced1/4 cup onion, diced2 Tablespoon garlic, peeled, and in the garlic press1 Tablespoon cilantro1 Tablespoon green pepper, seeded and diced1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper (optional), seeded and diced2 Limes, juiced1/4 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper
Prepare and [...]
