During a contentious election season, discussing politics becomes inevitable. Despite your skill in diverting topics or coming up with excuses to sidestep family gatherings, the pressing political issues eventually demand...
Growing up in my household, communication with my mother often felt like a game of charades. For those familiar with Puerto Rican homes, some of you might relate. If she...
“Let's talk." Has someone ever sat down with you to talk? Maybe you responded by getting defensive, your heart skipped a beat, or you were thoughtful. Or maybe there have...
As a child, I used to believe that my mother had supernatural powers. Just imagine, all it took was one firm look and a raise of her pointer finger and...
What can we do to have a happy, healthy relationship? Be proactive and start with small consistent steps. How do you eat an elephant? One piece at a time. Here...
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz, is a wonderful book for stress management and personal growth. It's written in simple language but deals...
As a business major during my undergrad years, I had my fair share of networking events. I even attended classes that taught business etiquette while networking. What’s the proper approach...
As we are swept by the wave of the election outcome, many of us are getting hammered on social media by the emotion of the moment. One group (half the...
The number one complaint of communication breakdowns is NOT “he wasn’t clear”, or “she was kind of fuzzy, or “they didn’t give enough information.” It is: “He/She doesn’t listen.”
My 7-year old nephew, Daniel, loves to talk. And by loves, I mean LOVES. It’s amazing how such a small person has so much to say. His 3-year old sister...
Someone once said that the reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is because we need to listen double the amount we speak. For some, this works...