How A Creator Speaks
Your brain believes what you tell it—both consciously and unconsciously. Your thoughts and the words you speak stimulate a chemical reaction in your nervous system to respond to what you are thinking...
View ArticleBe Grateful for Your Challengers
Next week is Thanksgiving in the US, a holiday that is celebrated in other countries at different times of the year. The purpose of this popular holiday is to give thanks for the good in your life. But...
View ArticleDon’t Weaponize TED*
Since first publishing The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) we have heard instances of how some people are using the framework in less than desirable ways. Here are a few examples: “After...
View Article3 Levels of Appreciation
You don’t have to look very hard these days to notice negative news around the world. It’s not just the news media or public leaders that are using harsh words toward one another. It’s also become the...
View ArticleFocus on Your Intentions More Than Goals
Goal setting is a valuable skill that helps you stay on track and get things done. They are essential for completing immediate tasks, such as clearing your office or learning a new computer skill. They...
View ArticleLaughing Matters
Yes, laughing matters, and is probably more important than ever given the challenges in the world. If you are paying attention to the news most events are not laughing matters! A deep belly laugh,...
View ArticleShifting from Persecutor to Challenger
Of the three TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)® roles of Creator, Challenger, and Coach, we receive the most questions about the shift from the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) role of Persecutor to...
View ArticleDo You Feel Listened To?
I (Donna) recently had a challenging conversation that helped me realize, again, how important listening skills are. Here is the story: I called an audiologist to have my hearing tested. I have had...
View ArticleMaking Friends with Your Drama Roles
You know what drama feels like. It’s a muddled mess of difficult energy and usually means you are in an entangled relationship with someone else, a situation, or the way you are relating to yourself....
View ArticleThe Many Faces of the Persecutor
Earlier this week, I (David) was facilitating a live session with a leadership team who wanted to develop more positive and trusting relationships. As part of our eCourse curriculum, we talked about...
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