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 | Oct 17, 2017 | Leadership, Management, Treat People with Respect
There are many attributes and qualities that can be assigned to good managers such as being a decent listener, accountable, organized, motivating, honest, and having a positive outlook on life. While these are all important, they are the minimum requirements of good...
by Kerry Siggins | Jul 30, 2017 | Challenge Yourself, Do the right thing, Positive Living, Treat People with Respect
Did you know that being kind inspires kindness in others? Numerous studies show that when someone shows you kindness, you are likely to pay it forward. Think about it…when a person holds the door for you and smiles warmly, you tend to want to reciprocate. You find...
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 | Mar 18, 2016 | Accountability, Power of Being Uncomfortable, Treat People with Respect
Why are we becoming so afraid of ideas and viewpoints that are not our own? This mentality of “let’s ridicule, abuse, dismiss, deport, punch, or even kill anyone who doesn’t see the world the same way I do” is leading our country (world) into a downward spiral of...
by Kerry Siggins | Dec 27, 2015 | Positive Living, Treat People with Respect
I am a positive person, an eternal optimist. I look at the glass as full, even when it’s really only half full. I love my life and (most of) the people in it. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. And I still catch myself complaining ALL THE TIME. I want to...
