by Barbara Bouchet | Dec 1, 2009 | All, Relationship skills, Transformation Tools
It’s been cold here in Seattle lately; colder than usual. But my home is heated, my office is heated and so is my car. I’m very grateful for this presence of warmth. When I stop to really feel gratitude for heat, friends, love, fabulous food, kindness from strangers,... by Barbara Bouchet | Nov 1, 2009 | All, Relationship skills, Transformation Tools
Create agreements with integrity and then verify them. Re-negotiate as needed. Clear agreements are at the heart of successful human relationships. They bind us together for better and worse. How you handle your agreements will build or erode trust and integrity. To... by Barbara Bouchet | Jul 1, 2009 | All, Communication, Relationship skills
Even in a difficult conversation, kindness can build trust and support high performance. Kindness is often sacrificed for truth and necessity. It doesn’t have to be. You can deliver a message with kindness even if it will be difficult for another person to hear. Think... by Barbara Bouchet | Feb 1, 2009 | Communication, Leadership, Relationship skills
Make your presence known and learn to handle the heat that comes with being the focus of attention. Visibility is something most people really want and too often, really dread. It calls up one of the most basic desires: the need to be seen in a positive light. It also...