From the monthly archives:

September 2009

People have been arguing since the beginning of time. And there are several ways to win which usually involve coercion, manipulation and deceit.

At one time or another, every woman has found herself pushed to the limit by a man. Her usual response? To back down because she’s been brain trained it’s not ‘lady-like’ to argue. No doubt you’ve experienced being talked out of your objection or point.

So if passionate disagreements that turn into full-blown arguments don’t work, and neither does backing down, what does?

When you’re in the battle heat of the moment, the biggest asset you have is [Read More]

Susan Boyle’s story is a powerful study in remarkable influence.

With all the flurry surrounding her quick rise to fame, this quote in a Sept. 15th People article stands out. It’s from Piers Morgan, speaking on the incredible lineup of talent for this season’s premiere of the wildly popular TV show America’s Got Talent—where he serves as one of the show’s contestant judges.

“The Susan Boyle effect was massive,” he says. “We saw thousands more people coming out to audition that wouldn’t have done so. They saw the effect the show can have globally if you take a chance.”

Wow. Susan’s courage to compete against all odds impacted thousands of people to recognize [Read More]