by Kare Anderson | Nov 7, 2010 | behavior, Book, Connecting, Friendship
There’s a Relationship Revolution bubbling up and you’ve probably seen signs of it. Rain or shine, for over a decade, my college friend Jane Burns has been walking the same route in Lake Oswego every morning at 7:00 am with the same hardy group of women. Neighbors yet...
by Kare Anderson | Jul 17, 2010 | behavior, Book, Connecting
For many years my parents took what some Brits call an evening “constitutional.” They walked, hand in hand, around the neighborhood – just the two of them. Sometimes, they talked. Other evenings they said little, so I am told. Yet they always came home smiling....
by Kare Anderson | Jun 11, 2010 | behavior, Book, Caring, Connecting, Friendship
I met my high school boyfriend when I was upset and swung open my locker door so fast I banged him on the head as he was leaning into his locker. Not everyone can take such a first encounter in stride let alone retort with a grin, “If this is how you treat strangers...
by Kare Anderson | May 20, 2010 | Book, collaboration, Connecting, Freedom, inspiration
The sum of us can be more powerful (and fun) than one of us… sometimes. The confounding thing is exactly how we make it happen. Even when we have a strong desire to collaborate, we are likely bump up against into each other because, as in love, good intentions...
by Kare Anderson | May 6, 2010 | Book, Connecting, Friendship, Give Back, Sharing
“.. .she pointed the audience to people who were great examples of living their dreams with a very motivating and empowering attitude,” Heather Parlato wrote about Colleen Wainwright. Praising individuals in the audience is especially helpful when facing a tough crowd...
by Kare Anderson | May 4, 2010 | behavior, Book, Connecting, Cooperation
It is the moment when people see your best side. That’s most likely to happen when you really click with a person or situation. Conversely a bad reaction can quickly spiral down into conflict, even enmity. What’s the most likely way for someone to see you at your...
