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Say it Without Blame or Shame
Good communication is difficult, great communication requires a thoughtful approach. One of the core tenants of great communication is an underlying emphasis on adding value to people. When asking a person to change it is easy to slip into confrontational language and receive a defensive response. For example: “In our marketing meetings, you never ask…
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You Can Only Affect What You Can Impact
I am an avid Star Trek fan and delight in the practical life lessons that can be learned from the shows. Lately, I have been thinking about the power we allow things we cannot control to have over our lives. I am thinking particularly about a politically charged media article that overwhelmed several people I…
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People Need Validation & Hope, Not Toxic Positivity
When I am going through a tough time it drives me crazy when people say things like, “You’ll get through it,” and “Try to find the positive.” I believe they mean well but it does not help me. I want to know I am ok, I want to know there is a way out. Having…
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About Ben
Certified Coach with the John Maxwell Team
I grew up fascinated by what made others successful. What gave them that “golden touch” in whatever they did. I learned the key to their success was personal growth and embracing “failure” as learning opportunities. I have felt the results of applying the principles I learned first hand. They have enabled me to guide teams to success, both large and small in the software world. Now I want to help you be successful.