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There is good news about conflict! What? Yes! It can bring understanding about yourself, the situation, and the root cause. Conflict can even bring people closer together with a stronger confidence in building trust, respect and support with each other. It is common to say, “Conflict is inevitable!”… Duh. I say that a lot myself. …
I sat beside my three children at a local coffee shop savoring the moments together. They are becoming very rare that the five of us have some “hang” time. My children are fun and inspiring. I still think I have some things to offer them in their maturing process but now I am more a …
There is a lot to sort through in life. In our youth the responsibilities were less, time seemed to last a long time, feelings like, “bored” might even be possible. In the later years of life, we find time flying by, each year seems shorter. Responsibilities may have lessen, boredom may have returned. Most likely …
A friend of mine posted on Facebook, “I ate an onion as a midnight snack and I woke up with my mouth tasting like a foot.” You may have smiled reading that, you may have thought, “Ugh”, or you may have related to it in some way from your own morning breath experiences. After reading …
Let’s imagine that you have chosen the still most common arrangements for your funeral. Your corpse is lying in an open cask surrounded by flowers, photographs, notes, cards, etc. The line of people who are there to express their comfort to your loved ones or to grieve your loss are each waiting to pass by …
Workplace Conflict In their professional lives, an alarming 88% of Americans cite hostility, desk-rage, and workplace incivility as top concerns. This disabling, sometimes crippling, emotions rob the company of profit and productivity. Executives, supervisors, managers and the people who work for them can learn to reduce workplace stress and avoid the conflict and cynicism that …
These are not the only joy-stealers, but the three things mentioned below will rob you in the workplace, friendships and family! Let’s look at what the wisdom book tells us about it… Joy Stealers: 1. Gossip. Idle talk or rumors about others. The bible calls one who gossips a talebearer, a busybody and a whisperer. Leviticus 20:16 …
There is an important difference in sharing information about a person to others and engaging the person directly. I highlight the contrast by asking, “Why are you telling me/us this story? Is it to let us know about this person or are you seeking help in your efforts to talk with this person?” The difference …
“Dad, what do I tell people you do at work?”, my son asked me recently. Instead of rambling over the various “people helps” types of services I do, I said, “Tell them I am a Tow Truck driver”. I kept a serious look on my face for just a few seconds. Just long enough …
To arrange for Keith to speak, coach, or train call 615-596-4474 or email keith@keithbranson.com. The topics, listed alphabetically, below can be adjusted to your needs. Other topics can be presented as well. Speaking Topics: 1.Abortion and Men – A highly charged topic with surprising outcomes! Learn what Abortion does to men and what they can do about it. …