by Dr. John Townsend | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
During year’s end, and often in the early parts of the new year, most leaders do some sort of long-range planning so that things will be more productive, fruitful or profitable over time. This is where strategies and new approaches can really pay off for both the...
by Dr. John Townsend | Dec 16, 2017 | Growth, Leadership
Successful people generally share several key traits. One of those is being a good listener. But, how do you become a good listener? It doesn’t happen overnight and there’s no magic switch. Start by taking the initiative to enter the point of view of those around you....
by Dr. John Townsend | Dec 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
When you think of the “successful people” you know, what comes to mind? Do they have some sort of je ne sais quoi you might be missing out on? The answer is really simple – they have the ability to ask regularly for what they want. More often than not,...
by Dr. John Townsend | Nov 12, 2017 | Communicating, Growth, Uncategorized
When looking at neuroscience and performance research, I find two groups of skills sets are necessary for success in life. The first is “task skills.” These are the “doing” aspects, like making goals and forging a path to success. The second is “people skills.” These...
by Dr. John Townsend | Nov 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Pain, or discomfort, is a normal part of life. For example, it’s painful and uncomfortable to deal with: Interpersonal conflicts Family issues Professional conflicts, including stress and miscommunications The demands of everyday life Grief The list goes on. But,...
