by DavidFraser | Jun 11, 2012 | Learning, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills
The speaker presents a prescription based on a profound understanding of human beings. That’s the way it seems to me anyway. Some listeners find what’s said challenging, and reject the messages, saying it’s all very “American”. (This scene is in the UK, needless to...
by DavidFraser | Jun 3, 2012 | Leadership, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills
Can you stop the leaks? …or is there a better answer? Authenticity—being real—is the key to powerful connection with others. As human beings, we are highly adept at sensing lack of authenticity. And yet, it’s surprising how many individuals and organizations...
by DavidFraser | May 28, 2012 | Communication, Relationship Skills
Picture this… The tone of voice changes: The “uh-uh”s and “yes”s are still there, but they have a hollow sound to them. The nods of the head are automatic. The gaze is no longer intent. He’s gone. I keep talking a little longer and finish a sentence or two to be...
by DavidFraser | May 14, 2012 | Communication, Relationship Skills
… and what to do about it? You’ll have been there, I’m sure… The conversation waxes and wanes, ranges about, goes round and round, without anybody ever seeming to “nail” the issue. Nobody falls out, but they never quite seem to line up either. Why is that?...
by DavidFraser | May 11, 2012 | Relationship Skills
In three words—system and structure—though that’s perhaps not for everyone. My apparent shift from engineering to relationships seems to fascinate. The typical introduction goes like this: “He is an engineer by profession but/however/though/and (delete according to...
by DavidFraser | May 1, 2012 | Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills, Wisdom
It’s seems a clever idea – switching off the date stamp on your blog posts. That way you can tweet about them later and readers won’t realize they’re not new. Well, most of them won’t… The audience respond appreciatively to this...
