by Scotty Sanders | Feb 13, 2021 | Personal Development
Six Strategies in Overcoming Adversity No one is exempt from dealing with adversity. Life is full of curves, detours, and sometimes crashes. Leaders should expect to go through significant trials in their personal and professional lives. How we handle problems makes...
by Scotty Sanders | Feb 10, 2021 | Personal Development, Relationships
12 STEPS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT 7. SPEAK THE TRUTH RESPECTFULLY Speak truth, but with love (Velvet brick). 8. ATTACK THE PROBLEM, NOT THE PERSON Don’t use “you” statements; use “I” statements. 9. DEAL WITH SPECIFIC AREAS, NOT GENERALIZATIONS Specifics will help the...
by Scotty Sanders | Feb 6, 2021 | Personal Development, Relationships
12 STEPS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT 1. LEARN TO EMBRACE AND RESOLVE CONFLICT Not by flight or fight; be proactive. 2. ADDRESS YOUR ANGER APPROPRIATELY Don’t make it worse by your actions. 3. SEEK UNDERSTANDING, NOT VICTORY Learn to listen. Your goal is not to win. 4. ...
by Scotty Sanders | Jan 19, 2021 | Personal Development, Relationships
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE CONFRONTED (A Good Follow-Up on Resolving Conflict) Five Rules to Follow: 1. Don’t Get Defensive We tend to defend ourselves. 2. Thank the Person For Coming Directly To You Yes, thank them! They could have complained to others...
by Scotty Sanders | Nov 10, 2020 | Gratitude, Personal Development
1. Keep Things in Perspective Perspective Stake (news you thought was devastating at the moment) 2. Discover Something to Laugh about Every Day What Does Laughter Do For You? Laughter reduces stress hormones, lowers blood pressure and...
by Scotty Sanders | Oct 3, 2020 | Personal Development
I have been watching Andy Griffith since I was a child. There are many great lessons to learn from the interaction with Andy and his family, friends, or any of the characters in the show. Here are seven of the best lessons: 1 Andy does not let rules get in the way...
