The Common Sense Guy

In my last two posts, I discussed interpersonal competence as a critical component of life and career success. I listed some of my thoughts on enhancing your interpersonal competence. Today I’ll finish my thoughts on building interpersonal competence. • Be attentive to the needs of others. Listen... Sign in to see full entry.

In my last post, I discussed interpersonal competence as a critical component of life and career success. I listed some of my thoughts on enhancing your interpersonal competence. I’m continuing with those thoughts today. • Work hard at relating well with all kinds of people. People who are different... Sign in to see full entry.

I subscribe to a number of newsletters -- both print and electronic. Last week I received the latest print edition of Executive Leadership. There was an article entitled 6 Hidden Habits That Can Derail You on the front page. The article was an interview with my friend, Debra Benton, author of How to... Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday morning’s quote on Just Sell.com came from Henry Ford. “Obstacles are those frightening things you see, when you take your eyes off your goal.” Good one. The folks at Just Sell.com followed this up with the following sales moral. “Avoid allowing gatekeepers, rejection and objections to... Sign in to see full entry.

From time to time, I like to highlight common sense advice from other people. Harvey Mackay, motivational speaker, author of “Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive” and newspaper columnist is a good person to turn to for interesting and motivational quotes. Here are a few Harvey Mackayisms... Sign in to see full entry.

Recently, I was invited to contribute to Volume Seven of Insight Publishing’s Conversations on Success series. I am pleased to say that Steven Covey is one of my co contributors. David Wright, President of Innovators Group Inc. and Publisher of Conversations for Success, interviewed me for my... Sign in to see full entry.

Recently, I was invited to contribute to Volume Seven of Insight Publishing’s Conversations on Success series. I am pleased to say that Steven Covey is one of my co contributors. David Wright, President of Innovators Group Inc. and Publisher of Conversations for Success, interviewed me for my... Sign in to see full entry.

Recently, I was invited to contribute to Volume Seven of Insight Publishing’s Conversations on Success series. I am please to say that Steven Covey is one of my co contributors. David Wright, President of Innovators Group Inc. and Publisher of Conversations for Success, interviewed me for my chapter... Sign in to see full entry.

Recently, I was invited to contribute to Volume Seven of Insight Publishing’s Conversations on Success series. I am pleased to note that Steven Covey is one of my co contributors. David Wright, President of Innovators Group Inc. and Publisher of Conversations on Success, interviewed me for my... Sign in to see full entry.

Recently, I was invited to contribute to Volume Seven of Insight Publishing’s Conversations on Success series. David Wright, President of Innovators Group Inc. and Publisher of Conversations on Success, interviewed me for my chapter in the book. The interview was quite lengthy (over 5,000 words). I... Sign in to see full entry.