Ever heard the phrase “Own the awkward?” I first saw it on social media a few months ago. To me, this well-meaning message says, “Let’s acknowledge and even embrace our hesitation, discomfort, and clumsiness in social situations.” I get it. Not...
In my last post, I shared how to evaluate the “energizers” and “drainers” in your life and at work. You know, the activities, tasks, settings, and situations as well as the interactions and the people who either leave you better than...
Ever have moments, days, or even entire segments of your life where you feel totally alive, inspired, and in flow? What about those times when you feel completely drained? Like the last of your Life Force has been sucked right out of you. Yes, me too. I’ve had both...
One of my favorite chapters in my new book More Than Just Talk is called “Consider The Four C’s.” It’s about four important traits and practices that set the stage for great conversations. One of the four Cs is Caring. Sounds so obvious. But, face...
Generational what? Generational intelligence. It’s a thing. A simplified way to understand it (and to gauge yours) is to ask yourself this question: How often and how well do I interact with and gain valuable insights from people who aren’t my age? These...
More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations is now available. “Written with wit and clarity… Patti DeNucci delivers a master class on socialization.” – Jennifer Angerame, Senior Vice President, HUB International
Recent Blog Comments