Making Tough Conversations Effective
When was the last time you were faced with a difficult conversation? How did you handle it? Tough conversations can pop up in the office and at home but not all of us are prepared to deal with them in… Read more→
Empathy is in the Eye of the Beholder
Shared experiences and clarifying questions are two aspects that demonstrate the empathy within a Forum meeting. CFBC members say that joining a Forum improved their Emotional Intelligence, empathetic nature and bettered all aspects of their lives. But can empathy really… Read more→
The Power of a Shared Experience
Have you ever wondered why we don’t give advice at the CFBC? Well, the Dilbert cartoon that CFBC member Brent Ogle recently sent me explains better than I can – plus it made me laugh! One of the hardest things… Read more→
President’s Message – Changing Our Culture: Introducing The Diversity
I’m contemplating forums and how they work over time; specifically the benefits that I get from my EFBC Forum. It’s a huge cornucopia (like that scrabble winner?). It’s more than I could have ever imagined before getting involved with the… Read more→
President’s Message – Promoting EI Outside The Workplace
I like writing about the things that I’m thinking about. I’d truly enjoy hearing back from you on these things or anything else that we should ponder. I’m seem to be talking over the canyon and have yet to hear… Read more→
Hiring Trends To Track In 2015
As I work within the walls of family owned, private and publicly held businesses, I have the advantage to see trends that are evolving in the workplace. Some trends are a flash in the pan and others are game changers. … Read more→