by Nicole Wright | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
People who are unteachable are characterized by resistance to new information and to being corrected. They are opinionated, reject feedback, and assume they are always right. Have you ever worked or tried to complete a project with a person fitting this...
by Nicole Wright | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” – John Maxwell Being teachable is a very important trait to possess. Whether you are a school-aged child or a retiree who has lived a long life, our brains have the unique ability to continue to process...
by Nicole Wright | Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Transparent people are open, honest, and forthright. They have nothing to hide and are willing to share appropriately. However, people who are not transparent are secretive and attempt to hide their thoughts and feelings. They hold back the truth about themselves...
by Nicole Wright | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Transparency: Using open communication to be easily known and understood Understanding true thoughts, feelings, and desires + communicating openly and honestly = transparency Transparency requires: Vulnerability: To be vulnerable is to reveal your thoughts and...
by Nicole Wright | Feb 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Honesty requires: Self-Appraisal – telling yourself the truth. Many temptations to be dishonest stem from something we do not like about ourselves or our situation. Self-Control – We do not need to be in every conversation. We can choose to avoid...
by Nicole Wright | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Being truthful with others + living an authentic life = honesty Honesty fosters a healthy physical, emotional, and spiritual life, and it is a significant factor affecting the success we experience in our careers and in our relationships. Being honest allows us...
by Nicole Wright | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Boldness requires VALUE. Do you value living and influencing over simply existing? If you do not value contribution over convenience and comfort, you will never acquire boldness. A bold leader will ask the basic question, “If not me, then who?” Boldness requires...
by Nicole Wright | Jan 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Boldness: Confidence and courage to do what is right regardless of the circumstances or others’ opinions. Courage and determination to do the right thing + confidence to take risks and be proactive = boldness In a culture that emphasizes political correctness, “nice...
by Nicole Wright | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Research shows that people who view the world with compassion are generally happier. People who practice compassion produce 23 percent less cortisol, the “stress hormone,” and 100 percent more DHEA, the hormone that counteracts the aging process. Compassionate...
by Nicole Wright | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Compassion: Investing in the healing of others with the willingness to bear their pain. Awareness of others’ situations and struggles + using your time and resources to help those in need = compassion Being compassionate requires moving your focus away from yourself...
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