While I believe small talk is BIG, non-verbal communication is small-talk’s best friend. As the saying goes: “Actions speak louder than words.” And it’s a saying that rings true. No matter how savvy a small-talker, or how confidant a conversationalist might be, without making a first impression the dialogue is probably doomed. Here are Eight Great Ways […]
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Why A Handshake Beats A Fist Bump
I was two cups of coffee in to the Sunday Denver Post when I noticed this picture ofBob Beauprez fist-bumping his son. At first I didn’t realize it was his son; I was just momentarily mesmerized by the fist-bump. A fist-bump? When I realized it was Beauprez’s son, I was a bit mollified (though I will admit […]
THE Bill O’Reilly Small Talking about Debra Fine!
Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, along with Bernie Goldberg, mentioned the latest Huffington Post blog on his show last week. Check it out here – and thank you to O’Reilly and Goldberg for addressing the topic of technology and kids; an issue so important I actually wrote a whole book about it.
Six Ways To Be A More Present Parent
Remember the 1987 PSA about kids and drugs? A father finds drug paraphernalia in his son’s closet and questions him about where he found the drugs, how he even knew about drugs. The boy starts in with the standard excuses and finally explodes, “I learned it from watching you, Dad!” It was a groundbreaking commercial back in […]
Awkward Conversations – Great article (and hilarious clip) from The Sydney Morning Herald
Awkward Conversations James Adonis – thank you for this great article – and the clip! All you awkward conversationalists out there, you are not alone. Well, maybe you are alone now, but with a few easy steps, you won’t be for long. Say goodbye to awkward conversations. Promise!
Palo Verde Believes in Going Above and ‘Beyond Texting’!
Thank you Palo Verde Valley Times for the great article on Beyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-to-Face Communication For Teeneagers. Read the article here.
