Ever walked into a room and it just felt warm, inviting, good? Or the opposite - ever walked into a room and it just felt cold, kind of scary, almost evil? If you had the power to create that sensation in the room, which one would you choose? Researchers studying energy fields looked at two groups of people. The first group was couples on first dates and other romantic encounters. Using equipment that measures radiation…
Every business setting includes conversations. But sometimes having a non-business-y context for those business-y conversations works wonders. Several years ago, I took on a key role in a turnaround effort. The business was in a downward spiral, but there was still time to turn the plane around, so to speak, and get it soaring again. One of our key messages to the existing staff was, "We want you with us." And we figured, “Hey, it’s…
We live in a small, rural town in south Texas. So small, that we increased the population by 1% when we moved to town. The bustling metropolis that is Downtown New Berlin doesn't even warrant a blinking light. We're a multi-stop-sign kind of place. An intersection with a feed store, a bar, a restaurant, and a park. That setup makes it very easy to have a conversation around dinner time. We just ask, "Hey, do…