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Smoke Is Your Friend, Fire Is Not!

It was the first cold night in the Fall of 2009 and my family wanted a fire. We did everything as usual, stacked the wood, put paper underneath, opened the chimney flue and started the fire with a match. We were sitting in the family room with the TV off so we could talk. It was probably 5 minutes later, when I heard popping noises coming from the fireplace. I got up, looked carefully, and coul...

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The Power of Listening

Here are a couple of tips on how to practice listening that is empathetic, attentive, and non-judgmental. 

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How To Build Trust - Demonstrate Humility, Go First, Check Motives

There’s a ditch on either side of these conversations ahead of you. On one side, there’s the ditch of your selfish motives. And on the other side are your unrealistic expectations.

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How To Choose What You Have: That Grass Over There Ain’t Any Greener

Finally, I’ve accepted this old adage instead: the grass is greenest where you water it.

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Stick To The Facts Not The Feelings

Since I was a little boy, I have often allowed my feelings to be the main driver for my actions. I remember once in elementary school during recess when my feelings drove my actions. We were having a good time playing when another kid came running up to us, and said, “Trisha is in trouble!” Without hesitation, I took off without knowing any further details. In my mind, I was going t...

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Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy: 4 Ways to Fight Negative Self-Talk

Our thoughts are essential. They determine how we act in the world, how we love, how successful we are, and how we show up.

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Comfort Kills Growth: Preparing Mentally For Healthy Conflict (script included)

We like being comfortable, but comfort doesn’t lead to growth. As you take steps toward introducing healthy conflict in your home or at work, here are 4 things to be mentally prepared for. 

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The Enneagram: Learn Your Number (pt. 3)

...these numbers are known for allowing the present to inform them more than the past or the future. They often act on the moment.

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Leave A Legacy & Be A History Maker

My family and I recently toured Washington DC. We saw some amazing things like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, The White House, United States Capital, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Museum of the Bible and Arlington Cemetery. Did I mention that was all done in 2 days? My wife is super star planner. So many emotions were felt as we visited each one. However, the prou...

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The Enneagram: Learn Your Number (pt. 2)

This grouping of types is known as the withdrawing social stance. They are the ones that "move away" from the world. These numbers often accept the

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