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Power of others’ words to shape our self concept 24 Feb 2013 | 03:30 am
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It’s a sing songy phrase children were taught to use to “hit back” when they were made fun of, when they were being bullied. I us...
Get the whole magilla on Purim 23 Feb 2013 | 10:15 pm
Iran, Jews and deadly decrees are commemorated in an upbeat way this week, in particular on February 24, 2013 or the Jewish Year of 5773. Even as tensions continue in the Middle East over the nuclear...
Canadian money message messes with national identity 25 Jan 2013 | 11:29 pm
A picture no longer represents a thousand words. And so it is with our Canadian Maple Leaf, even when it lies softly nestled in the green zone of our new $20 polymer based bill. It represents 35 milli...
Vocabulary’s value at the Golden Globes 14 Jan 2013 | 11:39 am
Lines were all abuzz as to what Jodie Foster, aged 50 and an actress since she was 3 years old said, yet didn’t actually say at the 2013 Golden Globes. Imagine 47 years to assemble the words, that las...
Tips to impress with good posture Part 4 in a series 14 Jan 2013 | 12:26 am
When your momma told you to pay attention to your posture, did you listen? Now’s your time to straighten up and increase your success. Our piece on posture today addresses how you stand in that best...
How close to stand for successful conversation 15 Dec 2012 | 11:11 am
How to shake hands to send both a confident and welcoming message was covered in part 2 of our Body Language for Success Series. We all know that a handshake is usually your first act of connection wh...
Body language’s handshake secrets to success Part 2 8 Dec 2012 | 09:04 am
Get control of how you shake hands and you can control the messages you send and further interpret the body language of others, to your advantage. Well executed, the handshake is your secret weapon....
“Different, not Less” message of Temple Grandin 4 Dec 2012 | 10:07 am
I was not aware that December 3, 2012 was the World Health Organization’s (WHO) designated International Day of Persons with Disabilities It was on this day I returned the DVD in which Clare Danes rep...
Body language’s secret messages…Part 1 27 Oct 2012 | 09:06 am
Your body is talking long before you even utter the words you think are going to impress someone. We all, regardless of the culture we were raised in, “speak” or experience body language fluently. We ...
Words help heal heroes 10 Oct 2012 | 11:53 am
First a book, the 3rd for Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gordon Cucullu and his wife and writing partner, Chris Fontana. Then, the notion that their written messages can help give back while also helping others heal...
