Communicate to win Olympic gold, Le Mans race and other miracles (part 1/2)
They said it was impossible. On February 22, 1980, the United States Hockey Team, comprised mostly of college players, did just that. They defeated the defending “invincible” champions, the favorites...
View ArticleConversations Remagined for better solutions Part 2/2
Hi there! This is all about Conversation Imagination, the latest development at the Mixonian. If you didn’t read the first post on this published February 22, click HERE. The following doesn’t make as...
View ArticleDriving in South Africa, James Bond and taking it to the next level
South Africa’s beauty and vastness can make you forget to breathe, almost. The people are friendly, open and interesting. This culture mash-up of a country has 11 official languages. And I only speak...
View ArticleA more imaginative (and relaxed) approach to networking
I brought my teenage daughter to a business event. She compared it to a middle-school dance. #awkward Sometimes, almost always, I find paint-by-numbers chitchat boring. My solution to this is 25...
View ArticleMake Your Message Stick… Like Sap, a Sappy Song or even Super Glue
Yep, the iOS upgrades have aised the bar on text messaging and can help you get through an extended corporate drone presentation. Now is also a fabulous moment to upgrade your conversation…(even if...
View ArticleCheers! 17 Things I Wish for You in 2017
Are things a bit more calm for you today? I love this week of quiet. In anticipation of an extraordinary New Year, here are 17 things I wish for you in this next trip around the sun. (Links to...
View ArticleWhat Do You Stand For? Use your POV to Move Forward
Strong points of view attract leaders like paparazzi to Kate Middleton. If you are ready to move up, to move forward in your career, it’s time to get ready to receive. That is, to receive that...
View ArticleSurvive Selective Hearing and Nobody Gets Hurt
Flashback to me living outside Dusseldorf and my 18-year-old sister (who is visiting) drops me off at an ATM. After completing my transaction, I’m waiting….and waiting…and waiting. Oh and btw, my...
View ArticleIt’s National Talk in an Elevator Day!
Have a cheery conversation to celebrate. Make a new friend. Ask a different question. Happy National Talk in an Elevator Day is a communication holiday designed to encourage people to talk to each...
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