Thankful, Thoughtful, Clear
Open your own mind and look for the reasons behind the behavior, and you’ll take the first step toward breaking down barriers and communicating with an “impossible” person.Mark Goulston in Just Listen This book is the most important book any student, professional, or family member can read because it helps us talk so we can… Continue reading Friday Reccy: A Book to Bring Us Together
Does a leader sound good? Or does a leader do good?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCnZOvjJgwo&feature=share I’m always fascinated to see and learn from great speakers. Abby Johnson testified at a Kentucky State hearing for the Hearbeat Bill, SB9. What did she do as a speaker that was so compelling the bill received a unanimous vote? Humanized the abortion processUsed understandable, active wordsMade constant eye contactVaried her tone and paceSpoke… Continue reading Providing Effective Testimony with a Great Speech
The value of your ideas does not rely on your identity.Douglas Murray, author of The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race, and Identity, as heard on Things You Should Ngo podcast, September 19, 2019 episode Image by Annie Spratt on Unsplash.
Image from IMDB. Things are not always what they seem at first. -Daniel Larusso The Karate Kid was a favorite 1984 movie about a scrawny underdog winning a karate tournament and getting the girl. Several sequels and remakes followed (the one starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan was the best). My teenagers are enjoying this… Continue reading Striking at Perspective: a Cobra Kai Series Review
podcast This unusual podcast covers a variety of interesting, helpful topics. Roger Love, voice coach to the stars and author of Set Your Voice Free, tells listeners how to adjust and project their voice to varying effect, including projecting their true selves. The Art of Manliness podcast, episode #506: How to Improve Your Speaking Voice
Express yourself with confidence, calm, and respect.
Thought Ripples by Wendi 