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,...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jun 12, 2017 | Leadership
Research has shown us that a major factor of what really drives our success, and pushes us through tough problems, is our attitude. The right attitude, at the right time, can make all the difference in the world. Have you ever known someone who had all the...
