We are faced with multiple decisions every day. Some big, others small and routine. What I know to be true is that our lives are shaped by the decisions we make.
“You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note.” | Doug Floyd
Read MoreDo you want to build strong relationships? Invest the next 3 minutes to discover some tips to become a more effective listener. It's easier than you think and the outcome is trust and healthy relationships.
Read MoreI have always had an almost insatiable fear of speaking in front of people. Fear of embarrasing myself, or saying something foolish. I was so concerned about what other people thought about me that the anxiety was almost more than I could handle. It wasn't until learning some of these keys to communicating in front of an audience that I gained confidence to speak in front of large groups. I want to share a few of them with you today...
Read MoreHow do you increase your effectiveness in connecting with others in a group? This blog unpacks each of these questions and gives some practical tips and tools to become a more effective communicator. I’ll also give you a framework for living out Simmons Values as you are connecting with a group of people during the next meeting or presentation that you give.
Read MoreHave you ever worked for someone you believed in so much that you would walk through walls for? Maybe you’ve had a teacher, pastor, maybe its your spouse or a parent - someone who influenced your by the way they lived and the way they led others. The greatest leaders find a way to balance relationships and results. In every leadership role, there is a tension when it comes to how we get things done. If you want some practical tips to becoming a more effective leader, teacher, parent or spouse - keep reading...
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