Do you have to ask others to repeat something they said? Does your partner get frustrated because you interrupt before she is through speaking? Do you change the subject because you don't want to listen to what another person is saying? Do many of your conversations with family end up in an argument? Many people take a passive approach to listening. This can cause communication problems. Good listening is actually an active process. Effort and commitment are required t

I recently had the pleasure of co-facilitating a vision board session. As we started the session, several people shared "I don't know my vision." As the session progressed and everyone found pictures and designs for their boards, the mood in the room changed. People became excited and started sharing their ideas. It was wonderful to see people asking others to help find the right picture for a particular idea. The group concluded with everyone sharing his/her vision boar