This week we’ve been looking at relationships: how the strength of our relationships is the number one driver of happiness and how to create moments – personally and professionally – that deepen our relationships.

Today we revisit public enemy #1 of building relationships: technology.

First, to be clear: I like technology.  Technology is a good thing.  Technology makes our lives better.

And…  Technology is also a relationship-chiller. 

Let’s say we’re … continue reading

Yesterday we talked about listening first, one of the high trust behaviors outlined in Stephen M.R. Covey’s terrific book, The Speed of Trust. 

Twice I’ve had the good fortune of being part of the Stagen Leadership Academy’s year-long Integral Leadership Program (ILP).  Talk about a peak learning experience.  Wow.  That’s something I highly recommend to anyone interesting in becoming a more evolved leader.

The first module of the ILP is … continue reading