Entries by bronwynr
10 Steps to Effective Communication
At the root of any successful leader is a strong ability to communicate. Sure, there have been leaders who have ascended into the highest positions and not had that skill, but they likely didn't last long. This point was illustrated recently as I listened to a NPR program about the failure of the big banks […]
The Power of Time Perception : Control the Speed of Time to Make Every Second Count
A fascinating, humorous, and thought-provoking journey through the neuroscience and psychology of time perception. The author simplifies complex concepts and breathes life into them with real-world examples. It will change your view on time and how you use it
Four Natural Parenting Tips to Help You Maintain Your Sanity
Are you into "natural parenting"? Do you parent according to the principles of "attachment parenting"? Regardless of your label of choice, deciding to embark on a non-mainstream parenting lifestyle means making yourself vulnerable to all of its one hundred and one challenges When you choose to use cloth diapers, co-workers will call you "strange." When […]
Public Speaking quote from Henry Ward Beecher
It's such a lovely old-fashioned quote, isn't it? "Whip with a switch" from the days of horses and horse carriages. And I would think that if you used a switch without leaves it would certainly tingle, though these days we shudder a little at the thought of beating the poor animal. Nevertheless, writing as he […]
How do I know if I have “Hurry Sickness”?
I typically drive 10 or more miles/hour over the speed limit. I interrupt others and/or finish their sentences. I get impatient in meetings when someone goes on a tangent. I find it difficult to respect people who are chronically late. I rush to be first in line, even when it doesn't matter (for example, […]
