by DavidFraser | May 9, 2016 | Leadership, Relationship Skills
We’re inclined to avoid putting ourselves in situations where we might be judged. Holding back seems safer. A significant part of our being urges caution. And yet… The largest impediment to relationships of one kind or another developing is trust. In truth, we...
by DavidFraser | May 26, 2014 | Leadership, Relationship Skills
There something appealing about a person who is clear about what they’re good at and what they’re not so good at. For example… Watching a film of David Ogilvy, sometimes referred to as “the Father of Advertising,” it’s striking how...
by DavidFraser | Nov 5, 2012 | Relationship Skills, World Affairs
Leaving aside the politics, and the relative merit of either presidential candidate… Mitt Romney made an interesting comment—interesting in the context of the theme here: “I learned as the Governor of Massachusetts that the best achievements are shared...
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 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...