by Kerry Siggins | Sep 15, 2020 | Communication, Difficult Conversations, Positive Living, Treat People with Respect
Many people describe themselves as empathetic, saying things like, “I feel other people’s pain” or “people vent about their problems to me because I am a good listener.” These are misguided statements; rather than being emphatic, these...
by Kerry Siggins | Mar 13, 2019 | Accountability, Challenge Yourself, Communication, Difficult Conversations, Do the right thing, Power of Being Uncomfortable
I recently found myself in a situation where I needed to apologize to someone I hurt. I was conflicted, my thoughts filled with self-justifying righteousness, “I am right, and I am hurt, too!” Yet at the same time, I was filled with regret, choking on unfinished words...
by Kerry Siggins | Oct 15, 2016 | Challenge Yourself, Communication, Difficult Conversations, Self confidence
We all have high maintenance, difficult people in our lives. You know the person…the one who is never satisfied, the one who never stops talking, the one who makes snippy comments, the one who doesn’t follow the process, or the narcissist who is always right. No...
by Kerry Siggins | Aug 21, 2016 | Challenge Yourself, Communication, Leadership, Treat People with Respect
We all know that trust is the key to any successful relationship. There are many ways to build trust but I believe one of the most impactful ways is to be transparent. If you aren’t transparent, it will be much more difficult to create the kind of long-lasting...
by Kerry Siggins | Apr 4, 2016 | Communication, Management
I was recently asked what I think is the most important thing a manager can do to develop his or her people. The answer is simple: a good manager who is committed to developing his or her employees is also committed to always having meaningful performance...
by Kerry Siggins | Feb 14, 2016 | Communication, Difficult Conversations, Leadership, Power of Being Uncomfortable
Being candid is such a rarity today; maybe it always has been. We say we want it but tend to become defensive when we get it. Fear of negative reactions, conflict, and hurt feelings cause us to not want to be candid. But without it, so much goes left unsaid leaving...
