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YOUR THOUGHTS BUILD YOUR LIFE
Personal Development· March 16, 2024 ·Dennis

YOUR THOUGHTS BUILD YOUR LIFE

LIFE WORKS BETTER WHEN … Feelings come from your thoughts rather than your thoughts coming from your feelings. Feelings need to be the results, not the cause.   What’s next? Whenever you’re ready – here are three ways I can help you take your business to the next level: Grab a free copy of my […]

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MY STRATEGY FOR TEAM BUILDING
Uncategorized· June 21, 2023 ·Dennis

MY STRATEGY FOR TEAM BUILDING

Believing in people’s potential vs. Fixing people’s problems  Encourage ideas vs. Sharing ideas Supporting vs. Controlling Giving responsibility vs. Taking responsibility Asking questions vs. Making statements Teach how and where to find answers vs. Giving answers   Three questions:        What do y

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Personal Development· April 24, 2023 ·Dennis

MAXIMIZE YOUR EMPOWERMENT

When developing people it is better to use “Could” in place of “Should” as it evokes a different response: Should evokes “Why?” Could evokes “How?” This simple principle goes a long way, in particular when you’re trying to encourage people to learn and grow. Using “should” in conversation or leaders

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WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK ABOUT YOU
Personal Development· April 17, 2023 ·Dennis

WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK ABOUT YOU

I love this quote from Dr. Joseph McClendon III “If you believe that other people are judging you, or that they somehow have some malice against you, then you will treat them differently and you will behave accordingly. They may not think or feel that way at all, but if you believe they do then […]

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The Most Destructive Weapon
Working With People· July 28, 2020 ·Dennis

The Most Destructive Weapon

When we think of the most destructive weapons we generally think of huge bombs or nuclear bombs however the weapon that daily does more destruction than all the bombs is one we all possess. It is also the most difficult weapon to control hence leading to hurt, anger, cruelty, criticism and a host of

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NEVER MAKE ASSUMPTIONS
Personal Development· May 15, 2020 ·Dennis

NEVER MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

Most people say never assume. When you assume you it makes an “ASS out of U and ME“. I BEG TO DIFFER! There are 5 assumptions I believe are essential to help us understand people we disagree with. Weather they are true or not they are extremely helpful.  I ASSUME: 1. PEOPLE DO WHAT MAKES SENSE TO TH

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A TRUE LEADER
Uncategorized· May 2, 2020 ·Dennis

A TRUE LEADER

Webster defines a Leader as “One who Leads”. Profound isn’t it ? What we discover is a leader is not necessarily one with a position but one with a process of performance in solving problems. All to often we find people in a position of leadership who really aren’t leaders; they just follow directio

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UNITED WE STAND
Personal Development· April 7, 2020 ·Dennis

UNITED WE STAND

🔹Cruise lines said “We can match those big Navy hospital ships with some fully staffed cruise ships.” 🔹GM & Ford said, “Hold our cars, watch this; we can make ventilators where we were making cars by next week.” 🔹Construction companies said, “Here are some masks for the medical staff & doctors.” 🔹Re

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Relationships – Good or Bad?
Working With People· February 15, 2020 ·Dennis

Relationships – Good or Bad?

RELATIONSHIPS – GOOD OR BAD? Today is the day once a year we dedicate to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Hopefully every day we aspire to be better than yesterday especially in our relationships. What is it that makes relationships good or bad? The “Gottman Institute” did an exte

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COLLECTING QUESTIONS
Personal Development· February 4, 2020 ·Dennis

COLLECTING QUESTIONS

Thirty years ago I began collecting questions. After I had made my fortune and had the opportunity to spend time with wealthy people I noticed no matter how much they had accomplished or how wealthy they were, it seemed they always asked a lot of questions. Questions say I am interested, I care, giv

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BE INTERESTED… NOT INTERESTING
Personal Development· December 12, 2019 ·Dennis

BE INTERESTED… NOT INTERESTING

Any time we are going to encounter people, whether it’s at a social event a party or even one on one we want to present ourselves to be interesting. We want to look nice, and we want to dress well, say the right things the right way, and be interesting in our conversations. As a […]

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