When I reflect on the wisdom I've learned over the years as a team building facilitator, I find there are four core beliefs that have guided me and saved me from a lot of frustration and wasted time, while building great relationships.

Lesson#1: 

I cannot change people.  The only person I can change is myself.  Knowing this has stopped me from wasting my time and energy on family, friends, clients, and bosses! 

Lesson#2:

When we step back and get the big picture, we see perspective.  Just because I am having a bad day doesn't mean my whole life is a disaster.

Lesson#3:

My life changes for the better dramatically whenever I learn to kick out 1 or more of these nasty needs in life:  
  
• Need to be right
• Need to look good in front of others
• Need to be perfect
• Need to protect my ego
• Need to judge

Lesson#4:

The greatest gift I can give another human being is being present with that person in the now moment.  That is NOT easy.  We all want to speak up and respond immediately.  Listening is a learned skill.  Listening is a gift.

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