The quickest way to kill team morale and ruin trust is to allow gossip. I define gossip as communicating negatively about someone when...

I don’t understand my employees! It’s just hard to find good people these days. It is certainly true that you may need to have better...

How many people, including you, avoid confrontation? Why do people avoid addressing differences with others? There are a variety of...

I am thankful for modern communication technology. We have access to information almost anywhere and anytime. Internet, the cloud, smart...

“I just don’t understand why they don’t listen!” Have you ever had that thought? Do you have employees? Are you married? Do you have...

The Webster definition for candor is the act of being outspoken, frank, and candid. For me, it means being transparent and authentic in...

Compare wrestling and dancing. Both require energy. Both typically involve two people in close contact. Wrestling with someone wears you...

How often have you thought “I just don’t understand him” or “They really just don’t make sense”? The reason you don't understand is...

I get this request from time to time “Dave, can you help me believe in myself?” My response is a question; “Why do you want to believe in...

Do you want to help someone change? Fully accept them. When you accept other people as they are, it increases your influence in their...

What do you think about the title of this article? In your conversations, how often do you make strong statements? Do you ask good...

There are two words that most people don’t think go together; kindness and confrontation. Most effective leaders understand the...

So here is how the story is told. Once upon a time there were four blind men that were good friends, and they helped each other make...

Great leaders ask great questions, and I have been asked this one by a great coach of mine, and now I am asking you, “How do people feel...

I have a passion as a mentor….to restore the art of conversation. Great conversation connects people. Two connected people can create...